Streamline your startup's journey with Connectd – the all-in-one platform designed to simplify your operations. Save an average of 6.5 hours per week on reporting, raising funds, and recruitment tasks, so you can focus on what truly matters.
No card details required
Recruit your advisory board without recruitment fees
Post unlimited board roles
Report KPIs to existing & potential shareholders
Legal support through ConnectdLegal on the platform
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Equivalent to £13 per month
Access and connect with our investor network
Limited Connectd member benefits to be redeemed
Recruit your advisory board without recruitment fees
Post unlimited board roles
Report KPIs to existing & potential shareholders
Legal support through ConnectdLegal on the platform
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Equivalent to £166 per month
Pitch Deck & Financial Model support
Application for three pro-bono advisors
Six months of unlimited access to our in-house team of analysts
All Connectd member benefits including $5,000 in AWS Credits
Access and connect with our investor network
Legal support through ConnectdLegal on the platform
Report KPIs to existing & potential shareholders
Exclusive event and community access
Discuss eligibility.
Connectd opens the doors to a curated community of over 1,200 active angel investors, family offices, and VC funds across the globe. Gain exclusive access to a diverse network of potential investors who are eager to fuel your startup's growth. With Connectd, you have the power to attract the right investors and unlock a world of funding opportunities.
Leverage our smart matching technology to connect with over 2,000 experienced board advisors who are ready to guide your business to new heights. Work with industry experts, thought leaders, and seasoned professionals who possess invaluable insights and in your specific field. Tap into a wealth of knowledge and expertise to propel your business forward.
Connect with your open banking data and discover untapped insights that reveal how your startup's performance compares to industry averages. Gain visibility into key metrics and benchmarks, empowering you to make informed decisions with confidence. Uncover hidden opportunities and unlock your startup's true potential with Connectd.
Unlock the full potential of your startup with our bespoke package. This offering provides personalised solutions and unparalleled support to drive your business to new heights including pitch deck, financial modelling and mock pitch days with investors.
Within the Connectd ecosystem, our investor network consists of a diverse group of individuals and entities. These include Angel Investors, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), Venture Capitalists (VCs), Angel Syndicates, and Family Offices. The exact number of Investors within our platform is not fixed, and varies on a monthly basis due to factors such as Fund Availability and Investor Preferences.
At present, we offer 3 subscription tiers for founders, priced at £0, £150+VAT, and £2,000+VAT and all subscription fees are paid annually.
Connectd does not promote, nor facilitate direct investment, and as such we do NOT charge any success fees upon successful investment. Similarly, when portfolio professionals are placed within companies, we do NOT charge recruitment fees. Connectd is a SaaS business and only charges annual subscription fees.
Investor readiness depends on many factors, many of which are subjective. It can depend on your industry and investment stage as well as many other variables. A general guideline is that it is best to have the following elements in place before engaging with investors.
1. Pitch Deck - a well-crafted pitch deck that effectively communicates your business model, value proposition, market analysis and growth potential.
2. Financial Model - a comprehensive financial model that outlines your revenue projections, costs, and profitability forecasts, providing investors with a clear understanding of the financial viability of your business.
3. Board of Advisors/NEDs - having a board of advisors or non-executive directors can demonstrate that you have sought external expertise and guidance to support your business’ strategic decisions and growth- From our research, companies with a full advisory board have a 61% increase in the probability of raising funds.
4. Legal Documents - ensuring that essential legal documents such as incorporation documents, shareholder agreements, and intellectual property protection documents are in place can provide a sense of security and transparency for potential investors.
5. Resilience - being resilient, and having a strong, positive, and confident mindset is crucial when engaging with investors. It helps create a favourable impression and instils trust in your ability to navigate through challenges and drive the success of your business.
The Connectd platform will provide you with a readiness score that evaluates all relevant information for investors that you have uploaded to the platform. The score is intended to ensure that you have all the necessary information and documentation readily available to present your business to potential investors. While it does not determine the investability of your business, it serves as a helpful assessment of your readiness to engage with investors.
On the Connectd platform, we now work with over 2500 Portfolio Professionals and this number is growing daily. Portfolio Professionals refer to Board Advisors, NEDs, Mentors and Fractional individuals.
Our Portfolio Professionals bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. They are highly accomplished professionals who are passionate about supporting early-stage companies and SMEs. They offer a range of remuneration packages depending on individual preferences.
The cost of engaging with a portfolio professional can depend on the expertise and experience of the individual as well as your Connectd membership. On the Connectd platform, and given the choice of membership options, founders have the flexibility to navigate the terms of engagement with Portfolio Professionals based on their mutual preferences and needs.
It is not uncommon to find individuals who offer their services on a Pro-Bono basis, meaning they provide support without charging a fee. This is particularly common when an individual believes in the potential of the business. It is also very possible to engage with Portfolio Professionals on a paid basis. In this instance, the compensation structure can vary and may include a day rate, equity-based compensation, or a blend of both.
The Connectd platform provides access to a wide range of Portfolio Professionals, allowing founders to explore different individuals and remuneration packages that align with their specific needs and budgets. Founders need to have transparent discussions with potential Portfolio Professionals and establish a clear understanding of the compensation arrangements before engaging their services.
We have headquarters in London and Miami, but Connectd is a truly global ecosystem. Since we began in February 2020, we have facilitated connections and provided support to companies on a global scale. Whilst the majority of our core team is based in London and Miami, we are not limited to operating in these locations. We have a remote-first attitude that allows us to assist companies worldwide.
Our ambition is to make and manage meaningful connections regardless of location and ensure that for Founders, Investors and Portfolio Professionals looking to expand their network, we can provide the relevant tools to make lasting relationships.
No. Connectd, as an organisation, does not function as a fund and does not make direct investments. Whilst Connectd does not make direct investments, we focus on connecting founders with a network of Investors and Portfolio Professionals through our platform. We strive to foster an environment where meaningful connections can be made and managed between entrepreneurs and individuals who may be interested in supporting their ventures.
No. As Connectd do not invest in startups ourselves, it is simply impossible to guarantee investment. Our Connectd Plus membership can guarantee applications for Pro Bono Advisors to work with your business, but we are unable to guarantee investment into any company regardless of membership choice. Furthermore, companies are 61% more likely to raise investment with a full and experienced advisory board.
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Their helping hand programme helps to prepare a start-up for investment and have been delivered in a first-class manner and we have learnt a lot.
Mustafa Khraishi
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Founder
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Adaptive Diagnostics
Just what a founder is looking for! Great community of NEDs and advisors who have been through the bumpy road of building businesses.
Sresht Agarwal
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Founder
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Dopplr
A perfect platform for founders. Along with finding investors & NEDs, Connectd platform has a community of founders who are going through a similar journey.
Chirag Basavaraj
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Founder
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Unigigster
Connectd is a platform that goes way beyond raising physical capital. From the platform not only have we learned a lot from the cohort group we have onboarded an excellent NED.
Ross Fuller
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Founder
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Hooda
"As a founder looking, for the first time, for early-stage funding, I was apprehensive about the process of building out our investor deck, finance model and valuation."
Kevin Robson
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Founder
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Gift-Ease
Within the Connectd ecosystem, our investor network consists of a diverse group of individuals and entities. These include Angel Investors, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI), Venture Capitalists (VCs), Angel Syndicates, and Family Offices. The exact number of Investors within our platform is not fixed, and varies on a monthly basis due to factors such as Fund Availability and Investor Preferences.