VentureOut

What VentureOut does

VentureOut, LLC is a privately held, founder-led services company founded in 2012 by Brian Frumberg and headquartered at 25 West 39th Street in midtown Manhattan. The company operates as the largest US expansion platform for international technology companies, running advisory services, one-week sector programs, and three-month US launch programs designed to help foreign tech startups enter the New York City market. Its client base spans four segments: international tech startups (the primary segment, with 1,000+ companies accelerated cumulatively and 300+ successfully launched in the US), government trade and investment organizations (200+ partners across 35+ countries, exemplified by the STEP NYC program with GACCNY), corporate innovators seeking curated startup pipelines, and venture capitalists and angel investors (e.g., Blumberg Capital, NY Angels) sourcing international deal flow.

The underlying platform is human-mediated rather than technology-mediated. Core deliverables are curated acceleration programs, structured mentorship from a 500+ mentor and speaker network, in-person events (2,000+ organized), and introductions to the NYC investor and corporate ecosystem. The company produces proprietary content (blog, newsletters, events) to support demand generation but does not operate a software product, API, or proprietary technology stack. Program methodology refined over 14 years is the primary institutional asset.

Revenue is generated entirely through professional services — program tuition from startup participants, fees from government trade partnerships, and advisory or sponsorship engagements with corporate innovators and VCs. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per engagement. The company is bootstrapped (no disclosed funding rounds) and operates with a lean team of 1-10 employees, indicating a service business structured around high-margin program delivery and partner leverage rather than scalable software revenue.

Name

VentureOut

Legal name

VentureOut, LLC

Website

https://ventureoutny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VentureOut, founded in 2012 and headquartered in NYC, is a US expansion platform running advisory, one-week, and three-month acceleration programs for international tech startups entering the US market, serving governments, corporations, and investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Acceleration and Advisory Services

NAICS

Miscellaneous Intermediation (52391)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

Keywords

• Startup acceleration programs
• International market expansion
• Venture advisory services
• Tech ecosystem networking
• US market entry

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Startup Acceleration Programs: Revenue generated from hosting intensive programs for startups including one-week sector programs and three-month US launch programs. Startups pay for access to NYC market expertise, investor introductions, and mentorship.
2. Government Partnership Services: VentureOut partners with over 200 governments worldwide to run in-market conferences, advisory services, and intensive programs supporting their domestic startups' expansion to the US market.
3. Corporate Innovator Services: Services to help corporations identify and support startups from their ecosystems, including program sponsorship and advisory engagements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VentureOut runs intensive US expansion programs for international technology companies, including one-week sector-specific programs and three-month US launch programs that combine advisory, mentorship, and investor introductions within the NYC tech ecosystem. It also delivers in-market conferences, government trade-promotion services, and corporate innovation programs for governments, corporate innovators, and venture capitalists seeking to support or source startups.

Product overview

VentureOut operates as the largest U.S. expansion platform for international tech companies, functioning as an accelerator and advisory service rather than a software product. The company's core offerings include Advisory Services, One Week Sector Programs, and 3 Month U.S. Launch Programs, complemented by In-Market Conferences, Government Services, and Corporate Innovation Services. Together, these services bridge the gap between international technology companies and the New York City tech ecosystem, providing CEOs with the knowledge, connections, and opportunities needed to succeed and grow in NYC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Advisory Services Expert guidance and mentorship for technology companies seeking to access new markets, raise capital, and scale operations in New York City, available as a standalone advisory engagement for international tech CEOs.
• One-Week Sector Programs Intensive one-week sector-specific programs connecting international startup cohorts with the NYC tech ecosystem, including investors, mentors, and corporate partners tailored to the cohort's vertical.
• 3-Month U.S. Launch Programs Comprehensive three-month US launch and acceleration program designed to help international technology companies establish, raise capital, and scale in the US market through structured mentorship, investor introductions, and ecosystem access.
• Government Services Programs and services designed for national and regional government agencies and trade bodies to support their domestic startups' expansion into the US through VentureOut's NYC platform, including in-market conferences and intensive programs.
• Corporate Innovation Services Services that connect large corporations with innovative startups for partnerships, investments, and corporate innovation initiatives through program sponsorship, advisory engagements, and curated startup introductions.

Quantifiable outcome

• $2B+ capital raised by alumni companies
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GACCNY (German American Chamber of Commerce NY)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to run the STEP NYC program supporting European startups looking to launch, raise capital and succeed in the US market. Dietmar Rieg from GACCNY notes VentureOut as critical to program success.
• NYC Innovation CollectivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrian Frumberg serves on the Board of Directors of NYC Innovation Collective, contributing to the broader NYC tech ecosystem development.
• FWD.us Innovation CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrian Frumberg is a member of the FWD.us Innovation Council, supporting policy initiatives for tech ecosystem growth.
• NYC Tech InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding Member of NYC Tech International initiative supporting international tech company expansion to NYC.
• NYC Tech AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVentureOut team members actively participate in NYC Tech Alliance ecosystem events and programming.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Techstars: Global accelerator network running 3-month cohort programs for early-stage startups. Direct competitor in the general startup accelerator category with broader sector and geographic reach than VentureOut.
• gener8tor: Accelerator network running 12-week programs across multiple US cities with international founder cohorts. Comparable cohort format and a similar founder-market-fit specialization.
• Dreamit Ventures: US-based accelerator for growth-stage startups with verticals including urban tech and health. Comparable through cohort-based program delivery and corporate partnership model.
• 500 Global (500 Startups): Large global accelerator and venture fund active in emerging markets and international founder programs. Closest comparable on the international-to-US market entry thesis VentureOut executes.
• Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator (ERA): NYC-based early-stage accelerator serving digital startups. Direct regional competitor sharing the same NYC market entry thesis as VentureOut, with strong investor and mentor networks.
• Startupbootcamp (SBC): Global accelerator with programs across multiple continents and a strong reputation for international market-entry sprints; comparable cohort structure and partnership-driven GTM.

Broad incumbents

• MassChallenge: Global nonprofit accelerator with US-based programs in Boston, Texas, and Rhode Island; runs programs for early-stage startups with corporate and government partnerships — competing for the same international founder pipeline.
• Plug and Play: Large global startup accelerator with corporate innovation focus; operates multi-industry programs and partnerships with Fortune 500s analogous to VentureOut's corporate innovator services.

Regional players

• Capital Factory: Texas-based startup accelerator with strong government and corporate relationships, including state-sponsored founder programs. Comparable business model focused on a single US hub.
• Techstars London / APAC: Techstars' regional programs across non-US markets funnel startups into the US via Techstars' network. Conceptually analogous to VentureOut's inbound-from-international mandate, but operating from outside the US.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ventureoutny
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC7D9onW5edZTgD1fw_Bm5xw
• Facebookfacebook.com/ventureoutny
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ventureoutny
• Instagraminstagram.com/ventureoutny

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1105 records

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