helping start ups and scale ups fulfil their potential
The Founders Hub
Investment Programme
Are we right for you?
There are four things that make us sit up and take notice:
As likable, credible founders ourselves we want to work with likable, credible founders
We know and love
everything B2B
The geek in us is happiest when scaling through technology
We buy into businesses with a point of difference and a genuine brand story
Here’s what we offer
Join our programme and we will invest £100,000 in your business.
We ask for a 30% equity stake for our funding, strategic guidance, operational support and access to our network of experts and resources.
Together we will agree on the most effective way to spend your funding – we do not believe in boilerplates. Here are two examples of recent companies we have partnered with.
Company A
The experienced entrepreneur at the helm here had already created a popular B2B business with a growing reputation.
The challenge was to scale rapidly while maintaining service levels by developing online systems, expand market reach and hiring an assistant to enable the founder to focus on strategy.
Company B
Company B had devised a new B2B product that had spun out of an established business. Their challenge was to develop the technology that could automate what was previously done manually.
Once that was complete, they invested heavily in marketing to grow their revenue so that they could invest their profits in scaling up the team.
The application process
Let us know you are out there
If you fit the bill, we’d love to work with you.
And if we think we can add value, we’ll talk you through how best to pitch to us (we’re nice like that).
Give us your best pitch
Take us through your vision and business plan – polish your smile and turn on the charm.
We make you an offer you can’t refuse
We work with you for a day to get under the skin of your business and to understand its growth opportunities and potential growth pains. And here’s the bit you’ve been waiting for: we invite you to join the Investment Programme.
Let’s get to work
You now have access to a dedicated Operations Manager (to make things happen) and your very own Entrepreneur in Residence (to mentor and consult).
You have also unlocked £100,000 of services to build your business.
Our team of experts are always on hand as your go-to team to power your growth and add value to your bottom line.
Get expert advice where you need it most
Frequently asked questions
So far, all of our investment programme businesses have involved digital technology. They typically fall into one of these areas:
- Digital Tech – Networking, Data / AI, Cybersecurity and privacy.
- Digital Cities – Mobility, City Analytics, Safety.
- Digital Industry – Logistics, Production, Retail.
- Digital Wellbeing – Healthy youth, Occupational health, Independent living,
- Digital finance – Retail banking & insurance, Asset Management and Corporate financial services.
