SEED by Stride
The Launchpad for Future Leaders
A six-month career accelerator developing the next generation of leaders in venture finance and private markets.
Inside SEED: The Journey
Curated by Stride, SEED is a six-month career accelerator that develops exceptional early-career talent into strategic thinkers, disciplined investors and future entrepreneurs across private markets. The programme combines live investment work, expert-led learning and structured immersion across Stride's global platform.
180+
Days of high-impact work on live mandates
60+
Hours of curated learning content
80+
Hours of immersive training with investment experts
12
Modules across venture finance, consulting and strategic investments
Where Ambition Grows into Leadership
Real Exposure from Day One
1
Participants in Seed by Stride are embedded within platform teams from the outset, working on live mandates with the same standards upheld across the firm.
End-to-End Investment Experience
2
Participants work across each stage of an investment, from sourcing and diligence to structuring and portfolio monitoring, building a complete view of how capital is deployed and managed.
Mentorship with Intent
3
Each participant is paired with a senior team member and supported through structured check-ins, candid feedback, and a well-defined development approach, making mentorship an integral part of how the programme operates.
The SEED Edge
SEED is reimagining access to the buy-side. For too long, venture finance has been gated by pedigree, networks, and legacy. SEED is changing that.
Democratising Access
Opening doors to global private markets by prioritising merit over pedigree
Rewarding Drive
Inquisitiveness, intent and hunger to prove matter over everything else
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Embracing varied perspectives, experiences and voices to shape the future of investing