Fred Destin
VCFounder, Stride VC
London seed fund founder; backed Deliveroo early
London, UK£500K–£4M checks3 notable investments
SeedSeries A
ConsumerEnterprise SaaSFintechMarketplacesDeveloper Tools
Background
Fred Destin founded Stride VC in 2018 after senior partner roles at Accel and Atlas Venture spanning over two decades of technology investing. Of 17 investments he led, 10 have exited and three exceeded $1B in value. He co-founded Stride with Harry Stebbings and Pia d'Iribarne; he remains the fund's lead investor deploying from its second fund of over £100M. He is known for candid views on trust and early-stage risk.
Investment Thesis
Artisan seed investing; high-conviction bets on founders tackling ambitious problems
Investment Focus
Stages
SeedSeries A
Typical check: £500K–£4M
Sectors
ConsumerEnterprise SaaSFintechMarketplacesDeveloper Tools
Based in: London, UK (Europe)
Notable Investments
Last updated: Jun 11, 2026