Tony Bolland

www.mostexcellent.ventures

Seed-stage investment in AI-driven B2B SaaS companies with exceptional founders, large market opportunities, and radical innovation potential. Geographically focused on Manchester and the North of England.

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Stages

Seed

Focus Areas

Ai Ml, Enterprise Saas, Cybersecurity

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Investment Thesis

Most Excellent Ventures practices hands-on, operational venture capital focused on seed-stage AI-driven B2B SaaS companies. Founded and led by experienced serial entrepreneurs who have built and exited multiple software companies valued at >£350m, they position themselves as true partners beyond capital. Their philosophy emphasizes practical, ground-level support from founders who have ‘been where you are now’ and ‘carry the scars’ of building successful companies. They invest their own money (average £330,000 per investment) and commit to being ‘always available’ operational partners who ‘fight alongside exceptional founders helping them to rapidly scale.’

What Sets Them Apart

Founder-led firm composed of former CEOs with proven track records of building and scaling software companies
Personal capital deployment - investing their own money, not just managing external funds
Operational partnership model - fractional leaders available in technology, marketing, sales, and finance
Exceptional B2B SaaS sales and marketing expertise, with track record from Avecto (fastest-growing software company in UK)
Portfolio company support beyond board meetings - hands-on involvement through multiple funding rounds
Network of co-investors and partners to amplify chances of success
Demonstrated exit success with portfolio companies realizing in excess of £100m, including 50X return on usecure