Connectd raises £5.5m from Anker Capital and Stena & Swerve to expand its fractional talent platform.
The funding round was led by Anker Capital to support the platform's focus on modern fractional work.
Connectd is a platform that connects startups and scaleups with experienced fractional executives and strategic advisors. The company uses AI-driven tools to match businesses with senior talent across the UK and US.
Connectd has raised £5.5m in funding from Anker Capital and Stena & Swerve to support its ongoing development and focus on fractional talent placement. The investment follows a period of 80% growth and builds on the company's total funding to date.
The fresh capital coincides with a brand refresh that centers the platform on fractional work rather than investor matching. Existing backers Steven Mail and Alan Morgan also participated in the round.
From the founder
"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. 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."
Roei Samuel
CEO and Founder at Connectd
Investor perspective
"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. By leading this round we’re reaffirming our confidence in Roei and Connectd, and fuelling a fairer, faster blueprint for building early-stage companies."
Jonas Anker
Founding Partner, Anker Capital
