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Partnering with founders on early-stage investments

More than just capital, we’re an entrepreneur’s partner, connector, and advocate.

The value we add to our portfolio companies is often more than the size of a check. We're not afraid to roll up our sleeves and earn our equity by helping founders iterate towards product-market-fit, close deals, fundraise, hire key team members, scale technology, and even navigate M&A.

Pre-Flight Checklist

Attributes we look for when evaluating new opportunities

Founders

  • 2 to 3 mission-driven founders
  • Ambitious with a bias towards action
  • Unique customer insight

Product

  • Shipping to real customers
  • Proof of rapid product iteration
  • Pattern of consistent growth

Market

  • Large total addressable market
  • Credible path to customers
  • Disruptive market changes

Portfolio Companies

Supporting startups across industries on their journey to success

Capbase

Capbase

Cap table and corporate management software for early stage companies.

Deep Sentinel

Deep Sentinel

AI-powered security cameras monitored by remote guards.

Gauge

Gauge

Dealer marketplace for purchasing used cars directly from consumers.

GoShare

GoShare

Online marketplace connecting truck owners with available deliveries.

Kippo

Kippo

Real-time virtual world for dating and making new friends.

Kwant

Kwant

Smart sensors and software for the construction industry.

LeadiQ

LeadiQ

Lead generation platform for discovering prospect's contact info.

Mood Health

Mood Health

High-quality online therapy and prescribed mental health solutions.

Outfit

Outfit

Marketplace that connects brands, influencers, and content creators.

ProductionPro

ProductionPro

Production management software for TV, film, Broadway, and theme parks.

Steezy

Steezy

Making dance the next global sport via online classes and community.

Ruby Love

Ruby Love

Fem-tech e-commerce company specializing in leak-proof clothing.

Slate

Slate

Marketing platform for streamlining branded social media content.

Thalamus

Thalamus

Interview and physician management platform for healthcare recruiting.

Tonebase

Tonebase

Online music education taught by renowned artists and instructors.

Yourefolio

Yourefolio

Estate planning software for attorneys, advisors, and family offices.

Stuart Saunders

Stuart Saunders

Founder and Managing Partner

Stuart founded Mobile Defense, Inc. in 2007 and served as CEO until the company was acquired by Assurant (NYSE: AIZ) in 2016. While at Assurant, he served as VP of Software Engineering and led seven cross-functional product development teams to deliver scalable innovation to over 30 million monthly active users. Prior to Mobile Defense, Stuart worked in the IT Leadership Program at Fifth Third Bank (Nasdaq: FITB), and in his early career, he played various roles for multiple startups. Through Glider Capital, Stuart combines his diverse skills in engineering, product, and leadership, with his love for coaching and mentoring young startups.

🚀 Ready to take flight?

Let’s start a conversation about how we can add value

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