COLLECTIV. Ventures is a culture-first venture studio that builds and scales businesses at the intersection of culture, media and technology. Founded by Maurice Hols and Richard van der Wilk, the studio brings more than 20 years of combined experience in media, technology, strategy and commercialisation. Its focus is on creating durable ventures, rather than temporary projects, with intellectual property (IP) as a foundation for long-term ownership and value.

The studio identifies underused cultural and commercial potential, develops creative concepts into repeatable formats with their own IP and commercial models, and builds scalable companies. Its work spans media formats, AI products, digital platforms and community-driven distribution. COLLECTIV. Ventures describes its approach through four principles: culture-first thinking, format-driven systems, shared ownership and technology-enabled scalability, including the use of AI.

The company also works with partners and investors, and maintains an active portfolio of operating ventures and developing propositions. Its founders bring complementary expertise in media strategy, content development, publishing, distribution, product development, data-driven growth and digital transformation.