I’m Douglas Seabrooke — a startup fractional consultant, AI strategist, and investor-readiness advisor.

Startups don’t fail because founders aren’t smart or ambitious — they fail because they’re overwhelmed, under-resourced, and often left trying to figure everything out alone.

I started VentureEdge to fix that.

Most early-stage businesses need high-level support — someone who can create a clear strategy, develop investor-ready materials, refine the business model, and guide decisions with experience and precision. But hiring a full-time strategist, pitch expert, or growth lead is expensive — and risky — when every euro or pound counts.

VentureEdge was built to bridge that gap.

I offer the kind of value you'd get from a full-time team member — someone who will actually write your business plan, build your pitch deck, and help you prep for investor meetings — but on a flexible, fractional basis. You get senior-level thinking and execution without the cost, complexity, or long-term commitment of another salary.

Beyond just documents or strategy, I bring founders clarity. I help them cut through the noise, avoid wasting months chasing the wrong ideas, and instead, move forward with a solid plan, better conversations, and greater momentum.

Because early-stage companies deserve real support — not just generic advice or inflated fees.

VentureEdge exists to give founders a smarter, leaner way to build — with a partner who’s embedded in the journey, not just checking in from the sidelines.