Putting people first
Our People + Talent experts can help you build the best team for your business
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We provide more than just money
Businesses begin with people, and getting it right from the start is vital. Our Portfolio People + Talent team has scaled the likes of DeepMind, Checkout.com, Harry’s and other high-growth startups. Each of our six investment areas has a People + Talent partner on board. We aim to be an extension of your team, advising on everything from compensation to organisational structure, design to employee well-being, and leadership to communication. Working together, we can bring your vision to life.
Setting you up for success
We’ll work with you to set up the best hiring practices, with a clear and consistent mission your future employees can get behind. If you join us at the seed or series A investment stage, we’ll assign you a dedicated People + Talent partner for the first 12 months. Together, we’ll help plan and implement your strategy for recruitment, retention, leadership and culture. All of our founders, including those joining at pre-seed stage, have access to our gold mine of resources and guides for building a successful team.
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