Strand Ventures. provides early-stage funding, mentorship, and a powerful network to student-led startups across the UK.
Traditional venture capital firms rarely invest in founders at the idea stage. We bridge that gap by providing student entrepreneurs the capital and resources they need to launch and scale their ventures.
Our approach is built on three core pillars:
- Capital – Early-stage funding to support product development and market entry.
- Network – Access to investors, mentors, and advisors across multiple industries.
- Community – A structured support system that connects student entrepreneurs with like-minded peers.
Connecting Universities and Venture Capital.
Strand Ventures. is built on a university-driven ecosystem, leveraging talent from King’s College London, LSE, UCL, and Imperial. Our deep connections with academic institutions, alumni investors, and industry partners give student founders unparalleled access to funding and mentorship.
How We Help Startups.
Funding – We provide pre-seed capital to help founders develop and validate their ideas.
Mentorship – Our network of investors, alumni, and entrepreneurs guides founders through the early challenges of building a company.
Network – We connect student startups with investors, accelerators, and strategic partners to help them scale.
What kind of founders are we looking for?
We invest in students with bold ideas and the expertise to execute them. Whether you have deep industry knowledge but need help developing your idea, or a well-developed concept but require guidance in execution, we provide the funding and support to turn potential into success.
Strand Ventures backs student founders at the earliest stages, focusing on individuals with either:
- Deep expertise in their field, looking to build a business around their knowledge.
- A well-developed idea, but needing resources, mentorship, and funding to bring it to life.
We don’t just invest in businesses—we invest in people with the vision, resilience, and drive to build something transformative.
Why Partner With Strand Ventures?
Student founders are shaping the future of innovation. By investing with Strand Ventures., you gain:
- Early access to promising university startups.
- Curated deal flow from top UK universities.
- A long-term impact on the startup ecosystem.