The relevance of the study of one of the youngest and most promising business models - digital ecosystems, lies in the development and improvement of theoretical and methodological approaches to the formation of digital ecosystems. The goal is to improve the theoretical and methodological foundations for the formation of digital ecosystems. Research methodology - applying a dialectical way of approaching the study of digital business ecosystems with their characteristics. Results and conclusions. Based on the study of the emergence and development of such a phenomenon in the modern economy as the «digital business ecosystem,» the authors determined the definition of the term «digital business ecosystem.» It is proposed to divide the existing Russian ecosystems into eight groups, three of which are considered in more detail (offer, end user and type of openness of the offer, end user and type of openness). After studying the types of ecosystems, the authors developed their own classification of business ecosystems based on three criteria. The proposed categorization approach includes basic aspects and is used to systematize ecosystems without delving into the specifics of a particular industry. Scope of application. The proposed categorization approach serves as a model for the overall approach to developing the company's ecosystem
