For founders with exceptional ideas.
We've reviewed more than 1,000 companies to fund 10. Not because we're difficult. Because alignment matters. When we say yes, we mean it, and we back that yes with our full team.
One standard.Every founder.
Seed Investment
We invest from concept through early revenue in founders solving structural problems in financial services. Every company receives the same partnership: capital, guidance from investors who have built and scaled fintech companies, and direct access to our network for customers, partners, and follow-on funding.
- Seed capital from $25K to $1M
- The SteelBridge Method (24 steps)
- Dedicated mentor team
- Go-to-market and positioning guidance
- Customer, partner, and investor introductions
- Quarterly check-ins and portfolio network benefits
The 5-stepprocess.
From application to term sheet in 30 days. We move fast because we've done this before. You'll always know where you stand.
Initial Application
Send us a short overview of your idea, market thesis, and team. No deck required. We want to understand your thinking, not your formatting.
Qualification Call
A 30-minute conversation with our team. We're evaluating fit, not pitching. Interview us too, and make sure we're the right partner for you.
Deep Dive Review
We spend two to three weeks evaluating your market, your team, and your timing. We may request financials, customer interviews, or technical documentation.
Term Sheet
If we're aligned, you'll receive a term sheet within 30 days of application. Clear economics. Transparent structure. No surprises.
Funding & Kickoff
Once terms are signed, we deploy capital, set a reporting cadence, and begin introductions to our network.
Our investmentcriteria.
A structural problem in financial services with clear, large-scale demand.
Founding teams with prior fintech or financial services experience. We back people who understand the problem they're solving.
A path to durable competitive advantage through network effects, a regulatory moat, proprietary data, or technology differentiation.
No. We fund at concept stage. What we need is a clear market thesis, a capable founding team, and a problem worth solving.
It varies by stage and round size. We're transparent in term negotiations. Our goal is alignment, not extraction.
Yes. We're headquartered in Pittsburgh and invest in founders wherever they're based.
Thirty days from initial application to term sheet if criteria are met. We don't string applicants along.
Ready to build?
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. No deck required for the first call. Just bring your thinking.