A Founder-First Approach
Great businesses are built by exceptional people. The investment philosophy at Vallstorp Seed is centered on founders who exhibit conviction, deep domain knowledge, and the resilience to navigate the challenges of a startup journey. While the business model must be sound, the primary investment criteria is the soundness of the founders' vision and ability to execute.
Investment Profile
- Sector: A strong focus on UK-based AI companies, with dozens of investments made in the space.
- Stage: Open to conversations at all stages, from initial idea and pre-seed to scaling.
- Structure: Bias towards tax-efficient S/EIS eligible investments.
The investment thesis of Vallstorp Seed focuses on explorative AI-enabled technology with a clear path to real-world application and a defensible business model. While AI is a core focus, compelling opportunities in other sectors are always considered, particularly ventures that can leverage non-dilutive funding, such as government grants.
Flexible Support
The level of involvement is flexible and determined by the needs of the startup. Vallstorp Seed can be a silent partner or take a more hands-on role. This can include mentoring, coaching, or serving in a non-executive director capacity to provide strategic guidance and support.
Get in Touch
Founders seeking early-stage investment are encouraged to get in touch.
Contact Vallstorp Seed