For Founders
Partner With Someone Who's Been There
We're not just investors - we're founders who understand your journey. We bring capital, experience, and genuine partnership to help you build something extraordinary.
Investment Criteria
What We Invest In
We have a focused investment strategy that allows us to add maximum value.
Stage
Seed to Growth
We invest across stages, from early seed rounds to growth capital.
Sectors
Events, Technology, Property, Economic Development
We focus on sectors where our experience adds real value.
Geography
UK-focused
We primarily invest in UK-based businesses, particularly those with connections to the North.
What We Look For
The Founders We Back
Beyond the numbers, here's what gets us excited about an opportunity.
Exceptional Founders
We back people, not just ideas. We look for founders with relevant experience, domain expertise, and the resilience to navigate the startup journey.
Scalable Business Models
We invest in businesses with clear paths to scale. Whether through technology leverage, network effects, or operational efficiency.
Clear Path to Profitability
We look for businesses with viable unit economics and a realistic path to sustainable profitability, not just growth at any cost.
Portfolio Synergies
We're building an ecosystem of complementary businesses. We particularly value opportunities that can benefit from or contribute to our existing portfolio.
What We Offer
More Than Just Capital
We bring everything we learned building and scaling businesses to help you succeed.
Capital
Equity investment to fuel your growth, with the flexibility to structure deals that work for both parties.
Operational Support
Hands-on guidance from a founder who's built, scaled, and exited successful businesses.
Network Access
Connections to customers, partners, and talent through our extensive network in events, property, and beyond.
Exit Planning
When the time is right, we help plan and execute successful exits, drawing on our own experience.
Submit Your Pitch
Tell Us About Your Business
Fill out the form below and we'll review your submission within 5 business days.