We don’t just connect you to opportunities - we create them.

Sumi is a Venture Studio that scales credible ventures through strategic partnerships, capital access and trusted relationships

We connect proven founders to the right decision-makers and curate the best innovations for executives who value trust, quality and speed.

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The Venture Studio built on Trust & Relationships

We don’t just open doors - we unlock markets.

We partner with proven founders to scale their ventures through meaningful, trust-led connections with decision-makers who matter.

SUMI - Strategically Unlocking Meaningful Interactions - reflects over 15+ years of experience working across start-ups, scale-ups and private equity-backed ventures. We understand the challenges of breaking into markets and the power of a black book built on compounded trust. We therefore only work with ventures we believe in and executives who seek genuine innovation.

Every partnership is curated with purpose - creating a double-sided ecosystem of trust and value that compounds with every interaction.

Our Services

  • Sumi partners directly with founders to unlock growth through our global network of trusted executives and decision-makers. Our value lies in a black book built over years of compounded relationships, giving ventures access to leaders who understand innovation and are ready to engage with the right opportunities.

    We don’t just make introductions — we strategically position the credible start-ups we work with, ensuring every connection is meaningful, timely, and aligned to what executives are actually seeking. Our partnership-led approach accelerates market entry by matching great products with decision-makers who value trust, quality, and relevance.

  • With experience across start-ups, scale-ups, and private-equity-backed ventures, Sumi understands that ‘Stage Fit’ isn’t a luxury — it’s everything. The right leader at the right moment can accelerate growth, unlock new markets, and transform a company’s trajectory.

    Our strength lies in a global network of executive leaders and world-class talent, built through years of personal relationships and trusted collaboration. Through our partnerships with top-tier headhunters — both contingent and retained — we provide founders with access to senior operators, commercial leaders, and functional experts across the US, UK, Europe, and the Middle East.

    We don’t just introduce talent; we curate leaders who align with your stage, mission, and momentum — ensuring every hire compounds long-term value.

  • Sumi brings deep experience in leading AI-driven initiatives and digital transformation projects that enhance efficiency, strengthen workflows, and unlock new growth pathways. We understand how to harness emerging technologies not as buzzwords, but as practical tools that elevate performance and accelerate scale.

    Through our network of AI specialists, technical strategists, and first-class engineering partners, we support founders in adopting intelligent systems, automating operations, and building future-ready capabilities. Whether it’s optimising internal processes or developing new product functionalities, we help ventures integrate technology that compounds value at every stage.

  • Whether you’re refining an existing product or building an MVP from the ground up, Sumi ensures your vision is brought to life with precision, speed, and technical excellence.

    Through our global network of engineering, design, and product management teams, we help founders move from ideation to production seamlessly — delivering robust, scalable applications that elevate your offering and accelerate market readiness. From early prototypes to sophisticated platform build-outs, we connect you with the right talent to execute at the highest standard.

  • Sumi provides founders with access to a global network of HNW angels, venture capital firms, family offices, and private equity investors built through years of trust and meaningful relationships. We understand what investors look for, what resonates, and how to position credible ventures for strategic funding conversations.

    We partner with post-revenue start-ups and scale-ups to open doors to the right capital at the right time — offering tailored funding pathways that support growth, expansion, and market entry. Through curated introductions and a selective investor ecosystem, we help founders secure the investment needed to scale with confidence.

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Whether you’re a Founder looking to scale or an Executive seeking trusted solutions, we’d love to learn more about your needs and explore how we can help.

At Sumi, every partnership is tailor-made. By understanding your goals, challenges, and priorities, we can determine how our global network of trusted leaders, innovators, and decision-makers can create meaningful value for you.

Tell us what you’re looking to achieve — and we’ll see how Sumi can help unlock the right opportunities. Because we don’t just connect you to possibilities — we create them.