Let's Take Your Startup
to New Heights

Capital + operational help for
B2B software founders

Committed to helping fellow founders build remarkable companies

Building a company is tough. You'll face product pivots, fundraising pressure, hiring challenges, scaling bottlenecks, and those make-or-break decisions that keep you up at night. I've been where you are, and I'm here to help you take your startup to the next level.

Stuart Saunders

Founder and Managing Partner

Hi 👋 I'm Stuart. I've walked the path you're on right now.

Back in 2007, I started Mobile Defense. Nine years later, we sold the company to Assurant (NYSE: AIZ) after scaling to serve more than 30 million users worldwide. Our clients included mobile carriers, cable operators, and major OEMs. Along the way, I learned what it takes to build something real, scale under pressure, and navigate the challenges that come with limited resources and high expectations.

After the acquisition, I spent several years leading product teams at Assurant. When that chapter ended, I returned to what I do best: building and growing early-stage companies. That led me to start Glider Capital, where I invest in founders and contribute the operational experience needed to fill critical gaps in your team. Whether that’s refining go-to-market, evolving your MVP into a product ready for scale, hiring the right people, or having a trusted sounding board for tough calls, I can help. If you’re a B2B founder who wants a funding partner with real operating experience to help you navigate what’s next, let’s talk.

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