Broadstone

About Broadstone

Broadstone is an investment syndicate that focuses on investing in early-stage tech startups, with a preference for being the first money in on a SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity). They primarily target founders who are in pre-product, pre-traction phases of their startup journey, showing a willingness to support entrepreneures even before their first significant funding round. Specializing in Seed and Pre-seed investments, Broadstone has articulated a distinctive philosophy that transcends traditional pitching. Instead, they emphasize conversational deep-dives into the problems, solutions, and founder stories to assess potential investments. Broadstone is particularly passionate about working with founders who have a strong understanding of their respective domains, coupled with technical creativity, a drive for commercial success, and an ability to execute swiftly and effectively. Although they invest in founders across Europe, they hold a deep affection for those originating from the island of Ireland. A collective of founders, angels, developers, designers, and product managers make up the syndicate's backbone, implying a wealth of practical knowledge and firsthand experience with the full spectrum of product development and market launch challenges. Broadstone's hands-on approach is distinguished by an operational understanding, empathy for the entrepreneurial journey, and a repository of experiences marked by both triumphs and setbacks. Their portfolio showcases investments in various sectors including Software (Web Marketplace, SaaS, etc.), Business Solutions, Sales & Marketing, Blockchain & Cryptos, Cloud Services & Infrastructure, and Messaging. Projects such as Tipple, Kota, GitButler, and Ephemera provide a snapshot into the breadth of their involvement within the tech industry. Broadstone encourages like-minded investors to join their syndicate, while also running community events for founders, such as Founder Filter meetups, Demo Dinners, This Next Thing gatherings, and facilitating spaces like Baseline hackspace. Overall, Broadstone’s ethos centers on intensive founder support, community building, and fostering innovation in the tech ecosystem.