Venture Catalysts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in Detroit, Michigan that builds inclusive venture ecosystems by combining Ecosystem‑as‑a‑Service (EaaS) infrastructure with high‑impact programs, founder diagnostics, custom pathing, and strategic partnerships. Rather than issuing standardized checks, Venture Catalysts helps design and lead large‑scale strategic programming and provides ecosystem mapping, diagnostics, pathing frameworks, mentorship, and shared infrastructure that help founders and ecosystem partners move from isolated activity to coordinated, outcome‑driven growth.

• Founders and early‑stage startup teams seeking structured support and strategic ecosystem engagement.
• Institutions, corporate partners, and public leaders building regional entrepreneurial infrastructure.
• Ecosystem builders who want frameworks for diagnostics, pathing, and coordinated program delivery.

Ecosystem Engagement & Discovery: Organizations and founders engage with Venture Catalysts to assess ecosystem needs and founder readiness. 

Diagnostics & Pathing: Venture Catalysts offers founder diagnostics and custom pathing that sequences support interventions beyond isolated programs. 

Program Integration: Through strategic programming design and partnerships, Venture Catalysts connects founders with mentors, capital partners, institutions, and corporate stakeholders. 

Outcome‑Driven Support: The focus is on building sustainable ecosystems, helping founders access capital, partnerships, and growth opportunities through coordinated systems rather than a single cohort pipeline.

✔ Ecosystem diagnostics & founder pathing frameworks to inform strategic growth.
✔ Strategic partnership connections with investors, institutions, and corporate networks.
✔ Mentorship and advisory support that aligns with local ecosystem goals.
✔ Custom program design & strategic planning for ecosystem development.
✔ Collaborative infrastructure that helps founders navigate beyond isolated programs toward sustained outcomes.