Great companies aren’t just built. They’re built together, with grit, determination and going all in. That’s exactly what we do alongside our founders.
Venture studios like SIDEKICK are co-builders for founders. We’re an entrepreneur, operator and investor all in one. We provide funding, a physical location, startup expertise, and a team that works directly with startups to help them grow – and grow fast.
75% of venture-backed startups never return the capital invested into them. But companies built in venture studios like ours are 30% more likely to succeed, because they get expertise, guidance and hands-on support from day one.
Our founders understand the rollercoaster ride of the startup journey – because they’ve done it themselves. Together, they combine operational expertise with creative firepower to build high-potential, investable businesses.
Serial entrepreneur, decorated military intelligence pro, highly acclaimed thought leader.
Respected brand and comms strategist, advised global brands and VC-backed companies, experienced in M&A.
Based in Gloucestershire, SIDEKICK sits at the centre of the UK’s leading cyber cluster – home to GCHQ, 7,000+ specialists and the emerging Golden Valley cyber campus. That means we’re perfectly placed to co-build the next generation of high-impact startups in cyber and deeptech.
Alongside our founders, we have an advisory board of experienced mentors and partners to make sure the startups in the studio achieve their full potential.
From cybersecurity experts and technology founders, to legal specialists and local authority representatives, they work with us to provide support, oversight and vital connections.
Investing in early-stage startups is a high-risk game. Most VCs and angels know the numbers: three out of four venture-backed startups never return capital. Yet the traditional model persists –
Whether you’re a startup founder needing a SIDEKICK or an investor looking to help build the future, we should talk.
