A transparent, data-informed framework for making small, carefully selected bets on early-stage companies.
Our core investment thesis is to back exceptional founders building capital-efficient businesses in markets we understand. We focus on pre-seed to Series A companies where our initial investment can be a catalyst for growth and where the founding team demonstrates a clear vision and capacity for execution.
We prioritize founder quality and market timing over early-stage financial projections. A strong team with a unique insight into a growing market will consistently outperform a mediocre team in a hot sector.
SBC actively sources and executes deals across four primary equity crowdfunding platforms. Each platform has a unique investor base, deal flow, and fee structure, which we leverage strategically.
| Platform | Market |
|---|---|
| StartEngine | US |
| Republic | US / Global |
| WeFunder | US |
| Crowdcube | UK / Europe |
For every deal that passes our initial KingsCrowd screen, we produce a standardized one-page investment thesis. This memo forces clarity and disciplined thinking before any capital is committed.
For UK-based investments, we prioritise deals that qualify for the Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme (SEIS) and the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS). These government programs provide significant tax incentives that dramatically improve the risk/reward profile of an investment.
Source: Crowdcube SEIS/EIS guides. Tax relief eligibility depends on individual circumstances. Consult a qualified tax adviser.
Research 3 new investment opportunities on Republic, StartEngine, WeFunder, or Crowdcube. Use KingsCrowd ratings. Log promising deals.
Review all active investments — update current valuations, check for company news, update status if anything has changed. Write one investment thesis for any deal under consideration.
Make 1–2 new investments if suitable deals are found (£250–£1,000 per deal). Conduct a full portfolio review — update all valuations and check for red flags.
Deep-dive portfolio review — assess every investment against the original thesis, flag underperformers, research exit options, and update exit probability scores.