Stride VC

Stride VC is a venture capital firm based in London, England, focused on investing in seed stage startups. Established in 2018, the firm aims to support early-stage companies by providing not only financial backing but also strategic guidance to help them grow and succeed in their respective markets.

Fred Destin

Founder

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Anotherblock

Seed Round in 2023
Anotherblock provides a blockchain-based platform to decentralize music rights connecting non-fungible tokens to royalty rights.

Bene Bono

Seed Round in 2022
Bene Bono is an organic producer that offers a variety of seasonal products from their fields. They purchased cheap vegetables directly from farmers, allowing farmers to sell their rejected product in exchange for money, offering customers access to reasonably priced organic produce, and reducing overall food waste.

Screenloop

Seed Round in 2022
Screenloop is a hiring intelligence platform that allows you to source candidates, analyze interviews, and automate the reference process.

Knowunity

Series A in 2022
Knowunity is the digital learning platform with summaries, study notes, presentations, answers, and more in one app.

TechWolf

Series A in 2022
TechWolf BV provides artificial intelligence based workforce planning services. The company provides human capital management with HR-software. TechWolf BV was founded in 2017 and is based in Sint-Denijs-Westrem, Belgium.

Footium

Seed Round in 2022
Footium is a web3 Football management game that allows players to become the owner, manager and scout for their very own metaverse football club, and earn prizes based on their success!

Oliva Health

Seed Round in 2022
Oliva Therapy is an online therapy for busy people. It makes mental healthcare a natural part of modern daily life by removing the fear and uncertainty from the clinical, complex process of seeking care. Make real progress towards goals with expert-curated therapists, personalized matching by certified experts, focused one-hour sessions, and a hassle-free online experience. It was founded in 2020 and is based in Barcelona, Spain.

Alena

Seed Round in 2022
Alena uses neuroscience-based games to assess the user’s behaviour and identify thinking patterns that drive key mental health disorders. Using this deeper understanding, Alena suggests the most optimal intervention and dynamically adapts to the user's changing needs. Alena was founded in 2019 in London bringing together leading figures from the world of computational neuroscience, psychiatry and user-centric innovation. You can learn more about Alena on our website: www.alena.com

DeepOpinion

Seed Round in 2022
DeepOpinion is delivering the future of text analysis/NLU for the industry. With DeepOpinion Studio and AutoNLU framework it is democratizing state-of-the-art natural language understanding for everyone - business users, developers and data scientists. DeepOpinion offers a growing library of pretrained models with world-leading accuracy as well as a range of tools to use them in production and create custom models - from DeepOpinion Studio and AutoNLU framework to an enterprise stack for on-premise deployments.

Zefir

Series A in 2022
Vesta is the new way to move for homeowners looking to buy and sell at the same time. Vesta gives homeowners the certainty of a home sale, so they can confidently buy and move into the new home, while we safely list and sell their current home on the market. Our commitment to our customers is to be the safest, easiest, and most certain sale. Vesta was founded by Louis Lambert and Remy Fabre, two engineers who previously co-founded Metabrain (1st non-invasive brain interface bridging the gap between humans and technology) and a cryptocurrency microfund. Remy worked at PAI Partners and sourced capital from 126 investors from 27 countries to raise PAI's latest fund of €5.1 billion. Louis is deeply rooted in real estate through his family and studied artificial intelligence at Columbia University with a focus on Machine Learning. Vesta is backed by Third Kind Venture and Edward Lando.

Cleverea

Seed Round in 2021
Cleverea is the P&C neoinsurer for the millennial generation. We focus on a B2B2C distribution strategy with partners like neobanks, insurers/insurtechs, brokers, airlines, etc. We conceptually design, technologically develop and stretegically distribute highly disruptive insurance products across the whole customer journey.

Hofy

Venture Round in 2021
Our platform enables your business to bring out-of-the-box home offices and on-site services to one employee or thousands – in just a couple of clicks.

Huboo

Series B in 2021
Huboo Technologies Limited is a multi-channel fulfillment service provider based in Bath, United Kingdom, that specializes in supporting e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2015, the company offers warehousing, packaging, and delivery services, enabling clients to manage their stock effectively. Huboo caters to a diverse range of products including vitamins, CBD oils, electronics, clothing, and beauty items, serving startups, subscription services, and individuals selling niche products. By facilitating the storage, picking, packing, and shipping of goods directly from wholesalers, Huboo helps internet retailers optimize their inventory management in a secure and efficient manner.

Accountable

Series A in 2021
Accountable S.A. provides real-time tax optimization solutions. The company provides banking, accounting, and tax advisory services for freelancers, consultants, and architects through its software application. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.

Sedna

Series B in 2021
Sedna is a developer of communication software specifically designed for the global trade industry, including sectors such as maritime, commodities, and logistics. The platform unifies messages, data, and documentation to streamline communication and reduce email volume. By fostering action-based communication, Sedna enhances collaboration and productivity among teams, allowing organizations to focus on critical tasks. The software connects various elements of an organization's ecosystem, providing strategic insights that enable faster decision-making and improved workflow management. Ultimately, Sedna empowers businesses to achieve greater efficiency and responsiveness in their operations.

WhenThen

Seed Round in 2021
WhenThen is a developer and operator of an open payments orchestration platform that enables businesses to create and automate diverse payment flows. The platform provides a suite of tools, including APIs, a no-code editor, and a payments ledger, that allows clients to establish and manage their payment operations efficiently. By leveraging this technology, users can design and implement tailored payment models while monitoring and enhancing their existing payment processes. This capability leads to improved checkout conversion and authorization rates, reduced fraud, lower payment costs, and enhanced customer experiences. Additionally, WhenThen's platform facilitates automated PaymentOps functions such as refunds, reconciliation, reporting, and payment communication, streamlining overall payment management for its clients.

Front of the Pack

Series A in 2021
Pet wellness, reimagined.

Onsi

Series A in 2021
Collective Benefits is the first of its kind; an insurtech platform specifically made for the 6M self-employed workers in the UK. Our products make it easy for companies to offer meaningful protections that attract, retain and reward their self-employed workforce. Built from the ground-up for gig workers, we provide benefits like sick pay, mental health support, accident cover, wellness packages, and exclusive perks - all previously inaccessible to the self-employed.

Unibuddy

Series B in 2021
Unibuddy Limited is a London-based company founded in 2015 that offers a platform designed to facilitate connections between prospective students and university representatives. The platform focuses on enhancing student engagement through peer interactions, allowing potential applicants to communicate with current student ambassadors and participate in group discussions. By integrating its tools into university websites, Unibuddy enables students to explore their options and gain insights into various institutions, helping them make informed decisions about their education. The company's suite of products includes the Unibuddy platform, Unibuddy Live, and Unibuddy on UCAS, all aimed at improving the recruitment process for universities while providing valuable content and understanding of student motivations.

Bene Bono

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bene Bono is an organic producer that offers a variety of seasonal products from their fields. They purchased cheap vegetables directly from farmers, allowing farmers to sell their rejected product in exchange for money, offering customers access to reasonably priced organic produce, and reducing overall food waste.

Purchasely

Seed Round in 2021
Purchasely is the only In-App Subscription SaaS platform from build to interface, compliant with mobile, TV and Apps Stores guidelines. Purchasely gives Marketers full control and ease to increase and retain cross-channel subscribers — in days instead of weeks. Subscription platform, In-App Purchases, App Marketing, Monetization, Lifecycle

BonBot

Seed Round in 2021
BonBot is a Food & Beverages company.

Zefir

Seed Round in 2021
Vesta is the new way to move for homeowners looking to buy and sell at the same time. Vesta gives homeowners the certainty of a home sale, so they can confidently buy and move into the new home, while we safely list and sell their current home on the market. Our commitment to our customers is to be the safest, easiest, and most certain sale. Vesta was founded by Louis Lambert and Remy Fabre, two engineers who previously co-founded Metabrain (1st non-invasive brain interface bridging the gap between humans and technology) and a cryptocurrency microfund. Remy worked at PAI Partners and sourced capital from 126 investors from 27 countries to raise PAI's latest fund of €5.1 billion. Louis is deeply rooted in real estate through his family and studied artificial intelligence at Columbia University with a focus on Machine Learning. Vesta is backed by Third Kind Venture and Edward Lando.

WhenThen

Pre Seed Round in 2020
WhenThen is a developer and operator of an open payments orchestration platform that enables businesses to create and automate diverse payment flows. The platform provides a suite of tools, including APIs, a no-code editor, and a payments ledger, that allows clients to establish and manage their payment operations efficiently. By leveraging this technology, users can design and implement tailored payment models while monitoring and enhancing their existing payment processes. This capability leads to improved checkout conversion and authorization rates, reduced fraud, lower payment costs, and enhanced customer experiences. Additionally, WhenThen's platform facilitates automated PaymentOps functions such as refunds, reconciliation, reporting, and payment communication, streamlining overall payment management for its clients.

Dishpatch

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Dispatch is a finish-at-home meal kit platform that claims to bring the best of London’s ‘world-beating’ food scene to homes across the UK

Runa

Series A in 2020
Businesses from every walk of life use rewards to acquire, retain and thank customers but the current process is broken. Sending rewards, incentives and non-cash payouts is manual, expensive, time-consuming and error-prone. WeGift changes this. Operating in more than 30 countries, in 22 languages, 20 currencies, with over 700 brand partners, and hundreds of clients, like Perkbox, Sodexo, New Look and Halfords among others, WeGift’s cloud-based, open API solutions allow businesses to transfer value to consumers, in real-time and globally. Established in 2016, WeGift is backed by leading entrepreneurs and investors.

Huboo

Series A in 2020
Huboo Technologies Limited is a multi-channel fulfillment service provider based in Bath, United Kingdom, that specializes in supporting e-commerce businesses. Founded in 2015, the company offers warehousing, packaging, and delivery services, enabling clients to manage their stock effectively. Huboo caters to a diverse range of products including vitamins, CBD oils, electronics, clothing, and beauty items, serving startups, subscription services, and individuals selling niche products. By facilitating the storage, picking, packing, and shipping of goods directly from wholesalers, Huboo helps internet retailers optimize their inventory management in a secure and efficient manner.

Front of the Pack

Seed Round in 2020
Pet wellness, reimagined.

Northflank

Seed Round in 2020
Northflank Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in cloud hosting solutions and platform as a service, primarily aimed at developers. Founded in 2013, Northflank offers an automated development operations platform that facilitates the building, running, and management of web applications, microservices, and databases through a real-time backend and application programming interface. Its services encompass fully integrated continuous integration, delivery, and deployment, as well as data processing and hosting. By providing these capabilities, Northflank enables developers to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency for organizations utilizing cloud infrastructure at scale.

Unibuddy

Venture Round in 2020
Unibuddy Limited is a London-based company founded in 2015 that offers a platform designed to facilitate connections between prospective students and university representatives. The platform focuses on enhancing student engagement through peer interactions, allowing potential applicants to communicate with current student ambassadors and participate in group discussions. By integrating its tools into university websites, Unibuddy enables students to explore their options and gain insights into various institutions, helping them make informed decisions about their education. The company's suite of products includes the Unibuddy platform, Unibuddy Live, and Unibuddy on UCAS, all aimed at improving the recruitment process for universities while providing valuable content and understanding of student motivations.

Cazoo

Venture Round in 2020
Cazoo Limited operates an online platform that allows customers to buy, rent, or finance used cars. Founded in 2018 by Alexander Edward Chesterman and based in London, the company aims to transform the automotive retail experience. Cazoo's marketplace enables users to purchase vehicles online with the convenience of home delivery. The service includes a free 90-day warranty and roadside assistance, as well as a 7-day money-back guarantee, enhancing customer confidence and satisfaction. By focusing on simplicity and convenience, Cazoo seeks to modernize the way consumers engage with the used car market.

Onsi

Seed Round in 2020
Collective Benefits is the first of its kind; an insurtech platform specifically made for the 6M self-employed workers in the UK. Our products make it easy for companies to offer meaningful protections that attract, retain and reward their self-employed workforce. Built from the ground-up for gig workers, we provide benefits like sick pay, mental health support, accident cover, wellness packages, and exclusive perks - all previously inaccessible to the self-employed.

Pando

Seed Round in 2020
Pando is an essential tool for teamwork and secure collaboration. It is designed to benefit anyone working in health and social care, working in a team, with a need to share sensitive information and images securely.

Jow

Seed Round in 2019
Jow is a grocery shopping app based in Paris, France, founded in 2017. The app aims to simplify the grocery shopping experience by offering personalized meal recommendations and free recipes tailored to users' tastes. It automates the grocery shopping process by generating a customized menu, selecting delicious recipes, and automatically filling the shopping cart with the necessary ingredients. This approach allows consumers to shop for groceries conveniently and efficiently, enhancing their overall cooking experience.

Strapi

Seed Round in 2019
Strapi Solutions SAS is the developer of Strapi, an open-source content management framework built on Node.js that enables developers to create and manage APIs efficiently. Founded in 2016 and based in Paris, France, Strapi offers a headless CMS that separates the backend from the frontend, allowing developers to choose their preferred tools and frameworks for application development. The platform supports various use cases, including blogs, brand websites, and product catalogs, while providing a powerful dashboard for API management. Additionally, Strapi offers consulting and training services to assist customers in optimizing their use of the platform. With a focus on flexibility and ease of use, Strapi serves a global clientele, empowering developers to build robust back-end solutions with minimal effort.

Impala

Series A in 2019
Impala allows products to securely connect to hotel systems using a clean and well-documented JSON API. It is an easy-to-understand, universal REST API to connect to many hotel systems. It also uses bank-grade security, is fully GDPR-compliant, and uses geographically diverse hosting. Impala was founded on 2016 and is headquartered in London, England.

Cazoo

Venture Round in 2019
Cazoo Limited operates an online platform that allows customers to buy, rent, or finance used cars. Founded in 2018 by Alexander Edward Chesterman and based in London, the company aims to transform the automotive retail experience. Cazoo's marketplace enables users to purchase vehicles online with the convenience of home delivery. The service includes a free 90-day warranty and roadside assistance, as well as a 7-day money-back guarantee, enhancing customer confidence and satisfaction. By focusing on simplicity and convenience, Cazoo seeks to modernize the way consumers engage with the used car market.

Unibuddy

Series A in 2019
Unibuddy Limited is a London-based company founded in 2015 that offers a platform designed to facilitate connections between prospective students and university representatives. The platform focuses on enhancing student engagement through peer interactions, allowing potential applicants to communicate with current student ambassadors and participate in group discussions. By integrating its tools into university websites, Unibuddy enables students to explore their options and gain insights into various institutions, helping them make informed decisions about their education. The company's suite of products includes the Unibuddy platform, Unibuddy Live, and Unibuddy on UCAS, all aimed at improving the recruitment process for universities while providing valuable content and understanding of student motivations.

Runa

Series A in 2019
Businesses from every walk of life use rewards to acquire, retain and thank customers but the current process is broken. Sending rewards, incentives and non-cash payouts is manual, expensive, time-consuming and error-prone. WeGift changes this. Operating in more than 30 countries, in 22 languages, 20 currencies, with over 700 brand partners, and hundreds of clients, like Perkbox, Sodexo, New Look and Halfords among others, WeGift’s cloud-based, open API solutions allow businesses to transfer value to consumers, in real-time and globally. Established in 2016, WeGift is backed by leading entrepreneurs and investors.

Cazoo

Seed Round in 2018
Cazoo Limited operates an online platform that allows customers to buy, rent, or finance used cars. Founded in 2018 by Alexander Edward Chesterman and based in London, the company aims to transform the automotive retail experience. Cazoo's marketplace enables users to purchase vehicles online with the convenience of home delivery. The service includes a free 90-day warranty and roadside assistance, as well as a 7-day money-back guarantee, enhancing customer confidence and satisfaction. By focusing on simplicity and convenience, Cazoo seeks to modernize the way consumers engage with the used car market.

Pando

Seed Round in 2018
Pando is an essential tool for teamwork and secure collaboration. It is designed to benefit anyone working in health and social care, working in a team, with a need to share sensitive information and images securely.