Solid Bond is a UK-based investment firm specializing in pre-seed and early seed-stage startups. Founded by operators Steve and Shaz, who have scaled and run successful businesses, the firm offers funding and hands-on support to founders. They focus on founder fit and their ability to work alongside each other, investing in various projects except for life sciences, engineering, deep tech, gambling, or alcohol sectors. Solid Bond has directly invested in over 20 fast-growing companies and helped many more secure funding.
Is Solid Bond the right investor for your startup? Browse their investment focus, stage preferences, and geographic scope to see how well they align with your fundraising goals. Your full match score with Solid Bond, along with a list of other relevant VCs, is available on Hopohopo.io.
Stages
Pre-seed, Seed
First ticket size
£50,000 - £1,000,000
When reaching out to Solid Bond, highlight your team's operational grit and openness to collaborative problem-solving, as they value founder-investor chemistry and hands-on partnership. Emphasize your adaptability and willingness to iterate quickly, as their operator background means they appreciate founders who can execute and learn in real time. Be candid about your challenges and how you leverage support, since they prioritize founders who are coachable and transparent.
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