Where Startup Studios Fit

Dianna Lesage
Startup Studio Insider
6 min readOct 5, 2021

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In my work with startup studios, one of the most critical early insights to deliver is the recognition of where studios fit on the venture landscape.

I’ve written previously about The Difference Between Startup Studios, Accelerators, and Incubators and on comparing Studio Resources to Venture Capital. These articles serve as a good foundation for operators, investors, and founders to help determine which entity is best suited for their needs.

In this article, I’ll explain where startup studios fit in the venture ecosystem and why emerging studios should focus on one very specific stage.

I’ll also provide criteria for studios to use as evaluation to determine if a startup fits the model and what best practices are in terms of investing.

This article is also helpful for future founders and early-stage entrepreneurs interested in working with a studio. Not every venture is right for studio partnership, and there’s a very specific phase in which it makes sense to work with a studio. Reading this will give you a good understanding of studio “fit”.

When Studios Work

The Rise of Startup Studios White Paper (GSSN, 2019)

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Dianna Lesage
Startup Studio Insider

Venture Studio expert. Creator capitalist. Lover of innovation.