Collaborative portal system for business launch centers and other environments

A business-to-business relationship portal (e.g., a web site or the like interface to a network or web-based computer system) facilitates the communications and activities of individuals and entities in collaborative business environments. Preferably, a network-based portal is provided that supports large-scale, e.g., global, needs. The portal preferably provides a community of stakeholders with a set of core capabilities beneficial to support business objectives. The most preferred embodiments of the invention are employed in an exemplary environment pertaining to launch centers for new business, companies or entities, which can be particularly advantageous to a launch center community of stakeholders such as: launch centers; venture capitalists; consulting companies; market units; prospects; marketing and public relations; and/or service providers.