The Funding Partner Card
Each partner card displays key details like fees, ratings, and investor types. Clicking on a card opens the full profile on the right-hand side.
Understanding Partner Status
Each partner card includes a status tag, indicating your application stage:
Pending – Your application has been submitted and is awaiting a response. The typical response time can be found on the partner profile tab
Screening – The partner is evaluating your application. You can now contact them directly
Approved – Your application has been accepted by the partner and they are formally ready to engage. Click Engage to formalise the partnership
Partner Types
Each partner specialises in a different type of fundraising, and often focuses on different types of investor for your raise. You can learn more about investor types here. The investor type is visible on the partner card, just below the partner name
Online Platforms – Web-based networks providing access to a wide pool of investors
Crowdfunding – Platforms enabling startups to raise funds from a broad audience of smaller investors, often including their own supporters
Investor Syndicates – Groups of individuals investing collectively in startups
Angel Networks – Smaller groups of angel investors pooling resources, often geographically focused
Fundraising Services – Professionals offering pitch consulting, investor introductions, and fundraising events
Institutional Brokers – Corporate finance specialists handling larger deals with venture capital firms or institutional investors
For a detailed breakdown, check our Partner Type Guide.
Partner Tiers
ThatRound categorises partners into two tiers:
Full Partners – Fully integrated, allowing seamless application, engagement, contracts, and payments all within ThatRound
Public Listings – Partners that are not yet onboarded but providing valuable insights. You’ll be redirected to their site to engage with them directly
We’re actively working to bring more partners into the Full Partner tier for a smoother experience.
Partner Ratings
Each partner has a rating out of 5, based on verified reviews from startups. You can:
View detailed reviews in the partner’s profile
Sort and filter by highest-rated partners at the top of the screen
Total Raised
Each partner card shows total funds raised (£ GBP) through ThatRound or verified external sources. A higher amount suggests a strong track record in securing investment.
Partner Fees & Payment Structures
Partner fees are clearly listed on each partner card and within their profile's T&Cs. Typical fee structures include:
Upfront Fee – Covers initial costs, often charged by institutional brokers
Monthly Retainer – A recurring fee for ongoing fundraising support
Success Fee – A percentage of funds raised via the partner’s introductions
Some partners charge a Follow-on Success Fee, applied to subsequent investments from their investor network.
Partner Terms & Conditions (T&Cs)
The T&C tab in each partner's profile outlines key contractual terms, including:
Term – Length of engagement
Lock-up Period – Time after contract ends where success fees still apply
Exclusivity – If a partner is exclusive, you can’t engage others
Follow-on Period – Duration for which follow-on success fees apply
These Terms & Conditions are linked to the Partner Contract detailed below, you will be asked to digitally sign this contract to engage a partner.
Contracts & Agreements
Partners on ThatRound use either:
The ThatRound Universal Startup-Partner Contract (for a streamlined experience)
A custom contract, available in their profile
Partners using the Universal Contract are marked with a special icon for easy identification.
Regulatory Information
A green check mark on partner cards indicates FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) authorisation. More details, including FCA registration numbers, are in the T&Cs section of a partner’s profile.
Not all partners require FCA authorisation - it depends on investor types and fundraising activities. Partners who do not require authorisation are marked as “Exempt”.
For regulatory questions, email [email protected].