Our Investment Focus

Our Approach: Operator-Led, Value-Driven Investment

At Stratosphere Ventures, our investment approach is deeply informed by our collective experience as founders and operators. We don’t just provide capital; we invest our time, expertise and networks to help you build a category-leading business. We seek to partner with exceptional entrepreneurs who are building transformative technology companies in our core areas of expertise within the UK and Europe.

Target Sectors: Where We Have Deep Expertise

We focus our investments in sectors where our operational experience and networks can provide the most significant value to founders:

  • ✓ B2B SaaS: Solutions that drive efficiency, productivity and innovation for businesses.
  • ✓ Artificial Intelligence (AI): Companies leveraging AI and machine learning to solve complex problems and create new market opportunities.
  • ✓ PropTech: Technology transforming the property and real estate sectors, from construction to management and transactions.

We look for companies within these sectors that have a clear technological advantage and the potential for significant market disruption.

Investment Stage: Seed to Series A

We primarily invest in companies at the Seed and Series A stages. This is typically where our hands-on support and operational guidance can be most impactful, helping founders navigate the critical early phases of growth, from refining product-market fit to building out their initial teams and scaling customer acquisition.

Cheque Size: Fuelling Your Growth

We typically write initial cheques of between £2 million and £10 million. We are prepared to lead rounds and have the capacity for follow-on funding in subsequent rounds for companies that demonstrate strong performance and continued growth potential.

What We Look For: The Hallmarks of a Stratosphere Partner

Beyond specific sectors and stages, we look for a unique combination of factors that we believe are critical for success:

  • ✓ Exceptional Founding Teams: Individuals who possess a rare blend of vision, passion, resilience, domain expertise and an unwavering commitment to their mission.
  • ✓ Large and Growing Market Opportunities: Where a technology-driven solution can create substantial value and a defensible competitive advantage.
  • ✓ Innovative and Scalable Product or Technology: We seek solutions that are not just incremental improvements but have the potential to be disruptive.
  • ✓ Clear and Compelling Business Model: With a well thought out go to market strategy.
  • ✓ Founder-Market Fit and Collaborative Spirit: A strong sense of coachability and a collaborative spirit, as we believe the journey is best navigated as a partnership.
  • ✓ Value-Add Potential: A clear understanding of how Stratosphere Ventures' operational expertise and network can significantly add value and accelerate growth.

Geographical Focus: UK & Europe, Headquartered in London

Our primary geographical focus is on companies based in the United Kingdom and Europe. As a London-headquartered fund, we have a deep understanding of the UK market and strong connections across the European tech ecosystem. This focus allows us to provide intensive, hands-on support to our portfolio companies.