Helping you build scalable ventures in untapped and emerging markets by addressing real demand and solving real problems.
At Maneki Ventures, a Hamburg-based venture studio, we specialize in turning bold ideas into impactful, scalable ventures across a wide range of industries. We focus on solving real problems and meeting real demands through fast, precise execution, iterative processes, and the creation of custom frameworks that ensure repeatable success.
Our disciplined approach to venture building guides founders through every step of their journey - from the spark of early ideation and testing product-market fit to thorough validation, prototyping, and MVP development. When the time comes to launch, we make sure the venture is poised for success, offering a smooth and chaos-free path to growth and scalability.
By combining strategic thinking with agility, we build ventures that don’t just succeed but endure. We empower our partners to tackle the challenges of entrepreneurship with clarity and confidence. At Maneki Ventures, we’re not just in the business of building companies - we’re here to create the systems and strategies that make success repeatable, sustainable, and meaningful.
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Identifying and researching opportunities & turning your ideas into actionable concepts.
Market Research
Problem Solution Fit
Competitor Analysis
USP & UVP
Ideal Customer Profile
Validating and testing concepts & building prototypes and your MVP to ensure product-market fit.
Wireframing
Validation Interviews
Product Discovery
Market Testing
Customer Journey
Branding & Positioning
MVP Prototyping
Launching your venture and helping you execute a successful market entry.
Market Segmentation
Campaign Strategy
Brand Messaging
Sales & Distribution
Channel Strategy
Analytics & Tracking
Launch Roadmap
The people behind the Studio
I am Mats and the Founder of Maneki Ventures. I am passionate about building products and turning ideas into reality. With extensive experience in prototyping and product development, I take a hands-on, no-nonsense approach to bring visions to life. Always excited by new ideas, I combine creativity and execution to help future entrepreneurs create products that truly connect and deliver impact.
