Lochside Capital
Investment Opportunity
Private Investment Syndicate
Lochside Capital
Lochside is a private syndicate of experienced operators who actively collaborate on investment decisions and portfolio support.
We partner seasoned executives with innovative founders, creating mutual value through strategic guidance and access to market-defining opportunities.
The syndicate was founded in 2025, built on the principal that executive experience channelled through an active partnership model and a patient approach to investing enables young companies realize their full potential.
Our Thesis
The Gap
We occupy the sweet spot between angel investors and crowdfunding. More structured than angels, more engaged than crowdfunding platforms.
Our Solution
An operator-led syndicate where every partner actively participates in decisions, bringing hands-on experience to every investment.
The Advantage
Direct operator expertise, consensus-driven decisions, and patient capital create superior outcomes for founders and partners.
Partnership Model
Active Partnership, Not Passive Investment
Quarterly IC
Mandatory participation in investment committees where all partners review deals and make consensus decisions.
Due Diligence Pods
Partners leverage their expertise in distributed diligence responsibilities, ensuring thorough evaluation.
Portfolio Support
Direct engagement with founders, providing operational guidance and strategic introductions.
Investment Philosophy
Operator DNA
We've built companies. We know what founders need beyond capital - from product-market fit to scaling operations.
Consensus Driven
Every partner has a voice. Every decision is collaborative. No single partner can unilaterally commit resources.
Long-term Focus
We measure success in years, not quarters. Patient capital allows founders time to build sustainable companies.
Focus Areas
Talent & Learning Tech
AI skills graphs, credentialing, corporate L&D, talent intelligence.
Growth & Marketing Stack
MarTech automation, RevOps orchestration, PLG analytics, demand-gen tooling.
Data & Developer Infrastructure
Graph databases, vector stores, developer tooling, and vertical SaaS.
Applied AI & Automation
Practical AI with clear ROI and defensible technical advantage.
Investment Parameters
Founder Qualities We Look For
• Technical excellence and ability to recruit exceptional talent
• Domain expertise built from direct experience of the problem space
• Commercial acumen with credible GTM and unit economics
• Resilience & ambition to build enduring companies
Founding Partners
James Kerr
Serial entrepreneur with deep operational experience from Accenture Strategy. Advisor to family offices on private investments.
Patrick Graham
Former startup leadership with senior sales experience at PitchBook. Previously at AlphaSights Capital Markets.
Building Momentum
We are actively building our syndicate of experienced operators and evaluating opportunities across our focus sectors.
Deal Flow
Building relationships with founders and co-investors across the UK and European ecosystem.
Partner Network
Assembling a group of operators with complementary expertise across our focus sectors.
Portfolio Support
Developing frameworks for active partner engagement with portfolio companies.
Partnering with Lochside
Active Partnership
Direct participation in all investment decisions
Operator Network
Join experienced operators with complementary expertise
Curated Deal Flow
Pre-vetted opportunities aligned with our thesis
Investment Structure
• SPV for each investment
• Nominee via Sapphire Capital
• Full economic rights retained
• Transparent fee & carry model
EIS/SEIS Benefits
• 30% income tax relief
• Loss relief provisions
• CGT deferral available
• Tax-free exits (3+ years)
Next Steps
Initial
Conversation
Review
Terms
Observer
Session*
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Partner
*Observer Session: Attend an investment committee meeting to experience our collaborative decision-making, meet existing partners, and understand the active participation required.