Connectd, a platform connecting startups and scaleups with “fractional” executives and advisors, has raised £5.5m in new funding.
Originally launched with a focus on connecting investors with startups, the business has rebranded, concentrating on suppling fractional talent – executives and advisors that can provide support for businesses on a temporary or freelance basis.
According to figures from consultancy Flywheel Associates cited by Connectd, fractional work is a popular ambition among senior business professionals, with 71% of respondants to a survey intending to build a fractional portfolio in the coming years.
“Imagine Warren Buffett coming into your office one day a week to tell you where you’re going wrong. Or Jony Ive giving you an hour’s feedback on your latest product rollout,” said Connectd founder and chief executive Roei Samuel.
“With fractional engagements, companies can access some of the best minds on the planet without the associated costs. You can get incisive specialist input, be it a suggested strategic pivot or finding a problem in your financial modelling, that unlocks transformative value for your business. Fractional simply is the future model for work.”
The investment in Connectd came from Anker Capital, Stena & Swerve and existing angel backers.
“We back paradigm-shifting startups, and Connectd does just that. Roei Samuel’s UK platform has evolved beyond smart investor matching to offer on-demand fractional talent—plug-in specialists who give founders instant execution power alongside capital and advice,” said Jonas Anker, founding partner of Anker Capital.
By leading this round we’re reaffirming our confidence in Roei and Connectd, and fuelling a fairer, faster blueprint for building early-stage companies.”
The company previously raised £2.2m in a funding round in 2023.
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