Vishal Bhatia

Microsoft for Startups is a digital ecosystem removing barriers to building a company with free access to technology, coaching, and support for founders in any stage of development. Let us accelerate your startup journey from idea-to-exit. Find out more here: https://startups.microsoft.com/

Various board memberships

Forward Thinking is at the intersection of consumer, culture and capital. Each episode brings founders, creators and investors together to break down the ideas, trends and companies shaping what’s next. Fast commentary, cultural insight and live investment calls make it one of the most engaging places to understand the future of consumer brands. Launching March 2026. Streaming live on X and YouTube every Friday from 12pm–2pm GMT.

Angels Den Funding is one of the UK and Europe’s leading angel-led investment platforms, connecting ambitious companies with the capital, expertise and networks they need to grow. With a community of over 25,000 investors, including HNWs, UHNWs, family offices and institutional investors, Angels Den supports startups and growth companies through a range of funding structures, including equity, debt and revenue-sharing models. Alongside its investor network, Angels Den works with experienced industry partners to help companies access not only capital, but also the strategic support required to scale.

From My Left is where football meets real conversation. No pundit suits. No corporate filters. Just raw, intelligent, and funny takes on the game we love, from Premier League chaos to the stories shaping football culture worldwide. We’re not trying to be pundits. We’re fans, creators, and culture kids who live and breathe football. Hosted by some of the most authentic voices in the game, each episode blends humour, honesty, and cultural commentary, the way real fans actually talk. We reach over 10m fan every month and our work has attracted global brands including Coca-Cola, William Hill, Manscaped, and NordVPN, partnering with them to create campaigns that connect football with modern fan culture.

FWD: is evolving the podcast industry. We offer an all-encompassing production house for online talents and podcasts, enabling creators to build shows and help grow brands.

At LFVC, were redefining consumer venture capital by putting distribution at the heart of everything we do. Were here to fund the DISRUPTORS of the FUTURE.