Connectd Reviews 660

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Review summary

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Looking at 276 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness and positive attitude, making interactions pleasant and productive. The service provided is frequently highlighted as exceptional, with many people appreciating the efficiency and ease of their overall experience. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the smooth user experience and the excellent customer service. However, some people were dissatisfied with the customer service, mentioning last-minute cancellations and a lack of understanding regarding their business needs. A few other people also felt that the value for money was unclear, with some questioning the availability of roles and the emphasis on training courses over direct connections.

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Staff

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Service

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User experience

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Customer service

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Value for money

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having been with Connectd for about 15 months now the experience has been consistent and efficient. It truly lives up to its name by Connecting us with the right support to grow and expand our brand... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We found our board advisor Grant through Connectd. Working with Grant has been transformative for Snippit Media. We began working together at a particular low point for Snippit, our Go-To-Mar... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As someone new to the UK startup ecosystem, Connectd has been a huge help to us. The platform gave us access to genuinely top-notch advisors across different areas of expertise, and the value they b... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve absolutely loved working with Connectd and the team James, Harriet, Inarah and Sarah have been incredible. From day one, they’ve been responsive, supportive and genuinely invested in what... See more

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Company details

  1. Career and Education Provider
  2. Recruitment Service

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Founded by serial entrepreneur Roei Samuel, Connectd is a people-first platform connecting startups with fractional executives. With AI powered matching, we’ve facilitated over 10,000 connections across the UK and US, helping companies grow and leaders build fractional first careers.


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4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

660 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Renee!!

Renee has been fantastic in helping me join the Connectd transition-to-portfolio pathway, making the whole process smooth and straightforward. The Connectd platform is booming with fractional and board opportunities in my field, and just 3 weeks into my first board advisory placement I’ve already landed another paid role. I’m very satisfied with my journey so far and grateful for Renee’s support throughout. Thank you!

21 July 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Makari, thank you for sharing this! We’re delighted that Renee was able to support you so well and that you’ve already seen success with your first placement. It’s fantastic to hear you’re making great progress on your journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Working with connect to be connected to

So far, my experience working with Connected has been very professional and promising, fully meeting my expectations. The meetings with the Pro Bono advisors have been excellent—their profiles and experience align perfectly with what we’re looking for, and the introductory conversations were even more encouraging. We’re looking forward to collaborating with the advisors over the coming months.

31 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Thank you, Paul! We’re so glad to hear your experience with our Pro Bono advisors has been encouraging and aligned with your goals. We’re excited to continue supporting you on this journey and look forward to seeing the collaboration grow.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seamless match + outstanding support from Daniel

As a founder at Zavvis AI, I had an excellent experience with Connectd. They matched me with seasoned executives, and Daniel Watson coordinated and hosted our first three-way meeting. The session was focused, insightful, and we left with clear next steps. I’m genuinely excited to work together. Strongly recommend Connectd for high-quality operator/advisor matches.

29 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Thank you, Alexis! We’re delighted to hear that the matching process and your first session were so valuable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Daniel. Excited to see the progress you’ll make with your advisors!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very supportive and highly recommended

Emily and Daniel were very supportive and the platform has enabled us to connect with much sought advisors. Thanks.

30 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Ibiza, thank you so much! We’re thrilled to hear that Emily and Daniel’s support helped you connect with the right advisors. Wishing you continued success as you build on these connections.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Personalised support

Personalised support to look for the right kind of profiles, and helping me in the discussion for the appropriate support.

28 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Thank you, Abhijit! We’re so pleased to know that you felt supported in finding the right profiles and navigating the discussions. Let us know if you need any support!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

SCAM - try to sell you a traning course - nothing more

This is a 100% scam.

The initial interview invitation implied they had a specific role for me. The meeting lasted 30 minutes:

The first 10 minutes were about my experience as a board member, which seemed okay.

The next 10 minutes were just them talking about how great it is to be a board member.

The final 10 minutes were a sales pitch for their system.

They revealed that to get a place, I would have to pay £2400 or £4500 for their course and then, (fingers crossed) I might get a role. I said, if the training is so good, let us make "commission-based," but they declined.
They clearly don't trust their own system.

SCAM - DO NOT TRUST THEM.

27 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Hi Daniel, thank you for your feedback. We are always open and transparent around our offering. When booking in a meeting with our team to discuss we do always advise to also check out the Connectd website where the details of the programme are available including associated costs

We are a structured platform designed to connect experienced professionals with startups in need of advisory support.

The platform and transition to portfolio programme has helped thousands of our customers to create meaningful connections in the early stage ecosystem and we are extremely proud of this and the value we deliver to our customers.

We do have a joining fee attched to all our membership packages but totally understand if this is not a right fit for you but we stand by our model, our integrity, and the results it continues to deliver for startups and advisors alike.

If you would like to discuss your experience further we are always contactable through the info@connectd.co address

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Invaluable service for scale ups

Great experience with Connectd over the past few months we've been on the platform. We've been connected with some excellent advisors thanks in particular to Nathaniel Opedo's help. Really appreciate the ability to access such amazing talent as a small business working towards growth.

27 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Thank you, Angela! We’re delighted to hear how much value you’ve found from the advisors you’ve connected with. Nathaniel will be so pleased to hear your feedback too. We’re excited to see your business continue to grow!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Within 2 months of being active and…

Within 2 months of being active and certified, I was able to land two roles through Connectd!

25 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Congratulations, Swapna! Landing two roles in such a short time is impressive. It’s fantastic to see talented professionals achieve their career goals so quickly. Wishing you continued success in your new role!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daniel Advisor/Founder Match-Making Skills and Great Interpersonal Communication and Support.

Daniel, has been hugely helpful in not only directly sourcing and pairing myself and my co-founder with the advisors we need, but also throughout the process of doing so.

Despite him already having paired us with an advisor, he continues to help us greatly in multiple ways, such as finding additional advisors to compliment not only our existing advisor, but my own personal strengths and weaknesses.

Daniel's support has certainly had a large positive impact on our Prop/LegalTech start up, because of his support, we are making better decisions, faster.

Legend.

Harrison, Founder & CEO of ComplyPal.

22 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Fantastic to hear, Harrison! Daniel’s dedication to not just matching but continuing to support you clearly makes a big difference. It’s inspiring to see how effective advisor partnerships can accelerate decision-making and growth for startups like ComplyPal. Let us know if anything!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

James St John-Dunlop X Izzy

James St John-Dunlopis brilliant and his enthusiasm is amazing! He's found 2 great matches for Forma- both off which I'm generally very excited to explore!

22 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Thank you for the lovely review, Izzy! James’s energy and ability to find the right matches clearly makes a big impact. Excited to see how these connections develop and support your next steps.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nathaniel our rep was great

Nathaniel our rep was great, the first two recommendations he found for us we hired immediately

21 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Thank you for leaving this great review Alex and your kind words about the support you received from Nathaniel

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Daniel had a good understanding of my…

Daniel had a good understanding of my business needs and has matched me with someone that I’m really excited to work with.

13 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Thank you so much for this great review Chi Chi. Its so nice to hear you kind words around the support you received from Daniel

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

More Than Advice, Real, Hands-On Support

I came across Connectd just two weeks ago, and in that short time James and the team have already connected me with a fantastic pro-bono advisor. Things couldn’t be going more smoothly, and I’m genuinely excited for what the next six months will bring. What really stands out for me is that this goes beyond simply giving advice, it’s real, hands-on help that’s making a difference already.

14 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Oli, thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that James and the team have been able to connect you with the right support so quickly, and that you’re already seeing a real difference. It’s fantastic to know that our hands-on approach is making an impact, and we look forward to supporting you over the coming months.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve recently been onboarded and…

I’ve recently been onboarded and quickly finding this company to be the ultimate platform to transitioning into a portfolio career. Working with Faun has been a pleasure and I encourage anyone looking to switch their career to advisory and fractional to see what Connectd has to offer.

8 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Hantz, thank you so much for your kind words and positive feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you’ve had a smooth onboarding experience and are already finding value in transitioning to your portfolio career. We’re also glad to know working with Faun has been a pleasure for you. We look forward to supporting you as you continue your journey with Connectd!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Connectd introduces Fractional Board level to Startup

Connectd has been very helpful in connecting our startup with a Non exec Director and the experience so far has been great. The connection was initiated by the Connectd team and facilitated by Nathaniel Opedo in a seamless and helpful way.

30 July 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you've had a great experience with our team and that the connection with your NED has been valuable. We're especially glad to hear Nathaniel Opedo was able to support you in a seamless and helpful way. We look forward to continuing to support your growth!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Positive Connectd Experience

The programme offered practical guidance that helped refine my advisory profile and align my experience in digital transformation with board-level opportunities. The tailored support, insightful mentorship, and engaging sessions helped me build confidence and strengthen my positioning. I’m pleased to have secured pro bono advisory role, with the team’s proactive support.

2 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Shivram, thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're really glad the programme helped you refine your advisory profile and build confidence. Huge congrats on securing your pro bono advisory role, well deserved! It’s great to hear that the tailored support and mentorship made a real impact. Wishing you continued success on your journey!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

For founders and advisors

As a founder and an advisor, I've got a unique experience of both sides of the coin.
I am currently finding the platform useful - but I know others mileage may vary. It ultimately depends on you to make the most of the networking opportunities to build your portfolio.
As a founder - I've found it useful to get access to a diverse set of skills that I would not have otherwise had.
As an advisor - it has been useful to get a group of contacts that expand the network and are a great source of knowledge.
Nathaniel was instrumental in setting up my initial placement which is going well also.

2 August 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Avtar, we're so pleased to hear that you’ve found value in the platform and that it’s helped expand your network and skillset. Nathaniel will be especially happy to know his support made a difference in your initial placement. Appreciate the feedback and wishing you all the best with the journey ahead!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impressive!

Exceptional connection as my first advisory role on the platform, swift and effective with excellent communication and momentum in the whole process.

Impressive!

31 July 2025
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Reply from Connectd

Thanks so much for the kind words, Iain! We're thrilled to hear your first advisory role through the platform was a smooth and impactful experience. Great to know the momentum and communication stood out, that’s exactly what we aim for. Wishing you continued success in your advisory journey!

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