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29 business model strategies to inspire you

Uncertain situations require more strategic thinking and choosing the right business model can be a game-changer. To get you inspired, we put together a list of 29 business models, with examples of successful companies from all industries using them.

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Insights from 50 new business builders across DACH

What is it about?

We collected 29 famous proven business models from all industries and verticals and show you examples of companies that have successfully used these business models. Use this guide as proven inspiration on how to innovate like a serial entrepreneur and keep your business stable

Who is it for?

Are you currently positioning your corporate startup for long-term success and evaluating different business models? Or are you working for a corporate looking to diversify its business and considering different and new business models? Then this guide is for you.

What you’ll find inside

29 famous proven business models from all industries and verticals Examples of companies that successfully used the business models Proven inspiration on how to innovate like a serial entrepreneur and to keep your business stable

What you’ll find inside

29 famous proven business models from all industries and verticals Examples of companies that successfully used the business models Proven inspiration on how to innovate like a serial entrepreneur and to keep your business stable

What you take away from the whitepaper

  • 29 famous proven business models from all industries and verticals
  • Examples of companies that successfully used the business models
  • Proven inspiration on how to innovate like a serial entrepreneur and to keep your business stable

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Key numbers

67%

of participants believe new business building will contribute significantly to their company's growth and stability over the next 5 years

39%

of corporate venture building users report their resources decreased in the past 12 months

55%

of less successful new business builders name strategic direction as their top struggle

82%

of participants who face challenges in ideation struggle more with identifying strategically aligned opportunites - not generating volume.

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