💰 Major Studio Funding
OSS Ventures Raises €75M to Scale Industrial Software Strategy Paris-based venture studio OSS Ventures has announced a new €75 million fund (with a €40 million first close) to back startups created internally. Backed by Decathlon Pulse and Teknor Apex, the fund focuses on "factory-floor" software. Since 2019, OSS has launched nearly 30 startups serving over 3,600 industrial sites. Read more
Delta40 Secures $20M for African Startup Ecosystem Kenya-based Delta40 has raised $20 million to expand its venture studio operations across Africa. Backed by the Soros Economic Development Fund and the Rockefeller Foundation, Delta40 combines capital with operational support to build and scale high-impact ventures in energy, agriculture, and mobility. Read more
🚀 New Studio Launches
Dave Stewart Launches "Rare Entity" Venture Builder Eurythmics co-founder Dave Stewart has launched Rare Entity, a "reverse VC" model designed to return power to creators. The studio identifies IP first, builds an operational engine, and then introduces capital. Projects include immersive venues and fan engagement platforms. Read more
Rubix Studio Launches as Qatar’s First Corporate Venture Studio Rubix Holding, in partnership with Qatar Development Bank and Rasmal Ventures, has launched Rubix Studio. The initiative aims to co-build 40 high-growth startups over five years, integrating them directly into corporate value chains to accelerate market entry. Read more
AiPX Ventures Debuts in Australia/APAC Former Mars United Commerce executive Sally Tobin has launched AiPX Ventures, an AI-native venture studio. Focused on fragmented industries like construction and marketing operations, AiPX acts as a hands-on partner to design platforms and build MVPs. Read more
Haus of Creators Launches AI Studio at NYFW Debuting at New York Fashion Week, the Haus of Creators AI Labs Pre-Incubator aims to help creatives leverage AI for brand building. The program bridges fashion, tech, and finance, offering workshops on AI literacy and venture readiness. Read more
📈 Portfolio & Partnerships
Boomerang Ventures Invests in Impower Health Digital health studio Boomerang Ventures has led a strategic investment in IMPOWER HEALTH to standardize the "6th Vital Sign" (mobility). As part of the move, Trent McCracken has been appointed as the new CEO. Read more
Butterpie Venture Studio Partners with Cool Studio Butterpie has inked a strategic partnership with creative agency Cool Studio to elevate celebrity-led CPG brands. The collaboration combines venture building with high-end design to create authentic lifestyle brands. Read more
NEC X’s Elev X! Shortlisted for Tech Award Silicon Valley studio NEC X has been shortlisted for the 2026 Global Business Tech Awards. Their program, Elev X!, is recognized for bridging R&D with market-ready business solutions. Read more
🧠 Studio Methodology
The Rise of Flexible Venture Capital Mandalore Partners advocates for a "Hybrid Studio" model, combining traditional VC with execution support. This "VC-as-a-Service" approach allows adaptive growth for startups rather than rigid milestone-based funding. Read more
Podcast: Systematic Innovation with Iron Key Capital Joseph Argiro discusses the "thesis-driven" nature of venture studios on the PreVetted Podcast, emphasizing that studios function as factories for startups by providing validation frameworks to avoid "build it and they will come" failures. Listen here
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