Approach to Managers
Stride makes 1-3 anchor investments per year, focusing on exceptionally talented managers with proven experience in their area of expertise. Our process is largely self-selective with an aim to find like-minded founders who share our investment philosophy, values, and approach to partnership.
- Stride invests long-duration, fee-paying capital.
- Manager entrepreneurship and independence are critical to investment success and are emphasized in deal structure.
- Extensive expertise and industry relationships can materially assist founders to execute and grow throughout the life of the partnership.
- Deals employ a creative structure that anticipates shifting dynamics in the manager-seeder relationship.
- Stride approaches seed investments and ongoing relationships fairly and directly as long-term partners.