Co-opetition Co-opetition

Co-opetition - Definition and Overview

Co-opetition is a buzzword coined to describe cooperative competition. Cartels are well-known examples of companies working together in order to limit competition. In contrast, co-opetition focuses on cooperation between companies in competitive markets.

A prime example are Free and Open Source Software companies: They all contribute to the production of a software pool that anyone can use as a base for their own business model.

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