Stride.VC

General contacts
Investor type

VC

Founded

2018

AUM

$1 000 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

Europe
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Stride.VC is a venture capital firm based in London, known for its hands-on approach to early-stage investing. The firm was founded with a mission to support dissenters and innovators who challenge the status quo. The team, comprising a mix of seasoned venture capitalists and entrepreneurs, prides itself on being approachable yet selective, favoring prototypes over presentations to assess potential investments. Stride.VC uniquely positions itself by ensuring meaningful support at crucial early stages of a startup's journey.

Stride.VC invests in a range of sectors including E-commerce/Marketplace, Internet and Web Services, HealthTech, AdTech, and Logistics. It writes meaningful checks at the early stages of a company's lifecycle, focusing predominantly on Europe. The firm operates with a philosophy of commitment and clarity, aiming to be hands-on when needed while maintaining a respectful distance at other times.

Notable investments include companies like Deliveroo - delivery service, Zoopla - property website, PillPack - online pharmacy, Secret Escapes - travel deals, and IntegralAds - digital advertising solutions. This diverse portfolio highlights Stride.VC's commitment to backing industry rebels with innovative solutions.

Industry

HealthTech AdTech TravelTech Logistics E-commerce/Marketplace Financial Services Fintech Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Other Real Estate Software Travel Edtech Food and Beverage Foodtech SaaS

Stride.VC Funds

Name Type
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Stage
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Region 		Size AUM Launch date
Stride VC Fund I
Venture Capital (VC)
Edtech
E-commerce/Marketplace
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
SaaS
HealthTech
Pre-seed
Seed
Europe
$5-10 m
$62 M
June 2018
Stride VC Fund II
Venture Capital (VC)
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
SaaS
HealthTech
Pre-seed
Seed
Europe
$5-10 m
$128 M
May 2021

Contacts

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Fred Destin Founder
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Gabbi Cahane Partner
Partner
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FAQs about Stride.VC

Stride.VC is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Stride.VC is located in London, England, United Kingdom.
Stride.VC was founded in 2018.
Stride.VC invests in companies and startups in HealthTech, AdTech, TravelTech, Logistics, E-commerce/Marketplace, Financial Services, Fintech, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Real Estate, Software, Travel, Edtech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, SaaS.
Stride.VC invests in companies and startups in Europe.
Stride.VC invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.
Stride.VC usually invests $1-5 m on average.
Stride.VC has around $1 000m assets under management.
Stride.VC last fund was created/launched in 2021-05-20
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