--- title: About date: 2025-06-16T10:33:00+01:00 author: Ashley Dutton canonical_url: "https://www.connectd.com/about" section: Pages --- # Reshaping the way experts and organisations connect ![](/dist/images/blob-light.png) ![](/dist/images/blob-light.png) ![](/dist/images/blob-light.png) ![](/dist/images/blob-light.png) We exist to empower organisations and talent to transition into and succeed in the future of work ![](/uploads/Images/_1400xAUTO_crop_center-center_90_none/Connectd_Team_Image.jpg) 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Nov ## Our story so far ### Connectd Launch Connectd is born! Committed to creating a three-sided marketplace that would match not only investors and founders but also a community of NEDs, mentors and fractionals. ## Our story so far ### New platform goes live Connectd launches a brand new tech platform, supporting startups with innovative utility tools to showcase their startups through pulse metrics. ## Our story so far ### Member 1,000 Onboarded Connectd reach over 1,000 member across advisors, startups and investors on the platform. ## Our story so far ### Startups 100 Ranking Recognised within the startups.co.uk 100 for 2021. The list showcases an index of new businesses that demonstrate innovation, solid financials, economic impact and the ability to scale. ## Our story so far ### Portfolio Management Tools Launched our brand new portfolio management system for investors and startups, allowing members to see aggregated insights across their entire startup portfolio and manage everything they need in one place. ## Our story so far ### Connectd touches down in Florida We land in Florida, choosing Miami as the base for our US expansion due to the growing local tech ecosystem and its welcoming environment. ## Our story so far ### Our first US event Our official US launch takes place at Mana Tech Miami’s HQ, attended by professionals and startups from across the early-stage ecosystem ## Our story so far ### LinkedIn Top 50 Startups We rank at number 6 in LinkedIn's Top UK startups for 2024 ## Our story so far ### Google for Startups Program Partners Connected officially partners with the Google for Startups Cloud Program to deliver support, cloud credits and resources to our startup members. ## Our story so far ### Connectd comes to the Big Apple Connected land in New York City with an official launch party at CitzenM Manhattan ## Our story so far ### Sifted Top 100 We rank 43rd in the Sifted 100: UK & Ireland Leaderboard, which ranks the region's 100 fastest-growing startups by revenue growth ## Our story so far ### Hiring for Success Jamie Morris, former Head of Success at Too Good To Go joins the team, alongside former Seedrs/Republic Investment Director, Clement Bigot [ Skip To End ](#end-of-timeline) ## Our team operate across three continents and five international offices ## London 32-38 Leman St, London E1 8EW ## Manchester 47 Lloyd Street South, Manchester, UK [Get Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//47+Lloyd+St+S,+Manchester+M14+7WR/@53.4501777,-2.2411569,17z) ## Warsaw Dolnych Wałów, Gliwice, Poland ## Mumbai Raheja Platinum, Road, off Andheri - Kurla Road, Sag Baug, Marol, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India ## We’re proud that our efforts have been recognised by our industry peers with recognition within: ![Refresh white](/uploads/Logos/Refresh_white.webp) ![Startups white](/uploads/Logos/Startups_white.webp) ![Linked In top white](/uploads/Logos/LinkedIn-top_white.webp) ![Startups100 white](/uploads/Logos/Startups100_white.webp) ![Forbes 30 white](/uploads/Logos/Forbes-30_white.webp) ![Sifted white](/uploads/Logos/sifted_white.webp) ![Forbes white](/uploads/Logos/Forbes_white.webp) ![Refresh white](/uploads/Logos/Refresh_white.webp) ![Startups white](/uploads/Logos/Startups_white.webp) ![Linked In top white](/uploads/Logos/LinkedIn-top_white.webp) ![Startups100 white](/uploads/Logos/Startups100_white.webp) ![Forbes 30 white](/uploads/Logos/Forbes-30_white.webp) ![Sifted white](/uploads/Logos/sifted_white.webp) ![Forbes white](/uploads/Logos/Forbes_white.webp) ![Refresh white](/uploads/Logos/Refresh_white.webp) ![Startups white](/uploads/Logos/Startups_white.webp) ![Linked In top white](/uploads/Logos/LinkedIn-top_white.webp) ![Startups100 white](/uploads/Logos/Startups100_white.webp) ![Forbes 30 white](/uploads/Logos/Forbes-30_white.webp) ![Sifted white](/uploads/Logos/sifted_white.webp) ![Forbes white](/uploads/Logos/Forbes_white.webp) ## Meet our executive team ![](/uploads/Images/_720x720_crop_center-center_90_none/Roei-1030-x-690_72dpi.webp) ### Roei Samuel Founder & CEO ![](/uploads/Images/_720x720_crop_center-center_90_none/Claudia-1030-x-690_72dpi.webp) ### Claudia Stankler COO ![](/uploads/Images/_720x720_crop_center-center_90_none/Spyros-1030-x-690_72dpi.webp) ### Spyros Balampekos Finance Director ![](/uploads/Images/_720x720_crop_center-center_90_none/Oli-1030-x-690_72dpi.webp) ### Oliver Tarpey CMO ![](/uploads/Images/_720x720_crop_center-center_90_none/James-1030-x-690_72dpi.webp) ### James Matthews CRO ## Ready to grow your global network? 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