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Raise Capital

We assist diverse founders to raise capital through our unique 
micro deck, linking founders with a range of investors.

Why us

Founders x Investors

We act as a single match maker to a pool of the best VCs & Angels in the UK We alos support you on your pitch refinement should you need it.

Innovative Platform

Pitch decks don’t tell the full story. Stand out form the crowd with a micro deck that tell investors everything else that makes your business valuable.

Advocating Change

Just 2% of capital reaches female founders, 3% to black and minority and only 14% to founders outside London.

Designing your growth

Brand & Design-driven startups generate more revenues and get ahead of the competition with better customer retention and satisfaction.

How it works

01

Fill the form

Begin your journey by filling out the application form. Please ensure to include your pitch deck.

02

Review & Call

Our team will review your application and pitch deck. If you are successful we’ll invite you for a call to learn more about your startup.

03

Microdeck Creation

After the call you’ll be invited to fill in your micro deck, ready for investor outreach.

04

Intros

Once live, your micro deck will be sent to relevant investors in our network. We’ll get in touch when they request an intro!

Warm connections
to multiple investors

Connections to Investors

  • Reach more investors with less effort
  • Managed investors introductions
  • Get feedback along the way

Innovative curated
Platform

Curated to Maximise Success

  • Be part of a curated startup selection
  • Stand out with our micro decks
  • Get an impact & valuation score*

Specialist

Diversity Focus

Diversity Centred & Transparent

  • Advocating for change
  • Amplifying diverse perspective
  • Closing the funding gap

Connect to grow by design

Grow by Design

  • Get ahead of the competition
  • Generate more revenues
  • Increase your valuation

Raise up to

£5m

Listing cost

£299

Success fee from

3%

Eligibility Check

Check if you could realistically raise venture capital

Raising amount
£1m
Revenue (Monthly)
+£10k
Valuation
£5m

Valuation

£5m

FUNDRAISING

£1m

Poulami Bhowmick Boomway

“The process was easy and straightforward, and we were able to bypass the VC application queue”

Bomway

Ethical sourcing & transparent labor

Sustainability Marketplace B2B

Georgia Bondy Well Adapt

“Design Future’s process was easy and straightforward. We got intros and great feedback from investors”

Well Adapt

Online health courses

SaaS B2C B2B2C

Kate Margolis
Pet Proov

“We were fast-tracked to pitch to investors.”

PetProov

Protecting pet purchases

B2B2C Marketplace

Investor interest from the Microdeck

Warm intro’d founders 
go into DD

More likely to receive 
investment

Select Partners

Get matched with the right investors and fast track your connections

Need help Raising?

Tap into Workshop cards which will help you on your fundraising journey

What investors do you work with?

We work with a growing network of UK, EU, and global VCs, as well as Angels and Angel Syndicates. They invest in startups from pre-seed to Series A+ across all sectors

Do I need to pay to apply?

No, it is free to apply and get on an introductory call. If you are successful and want to fast-track your raise, we charge a one-off fee to get you warm intros to investors and 3% success-fee on any investment raised through our introductions.

Is there a demo day?

We do run demo days regularly and will invite you if you qualify!

What about the studio?

Design-led startups generate more revenues and are more likely to succeed in the long run. Stay ahead of the competition and head over to our studio page to learn more about our offerings

Get in touch

Salomé Petetin

Partner

Email us or fill in the form here to get in touch or send us a deck.

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