Rules built into the software, not just the brochure.
These rules are enforced by the HBF platform. Critical rules are access-restricted, and any change needs authorised approval and is recorded.
Credits stay credits
Studio Pass credits are never withdrawable or transferable. They buy approved services on HBF only.
Perks are never equity
Partner perks, such as cloud credits, never count as equity and never become Studio Pass credits.
Startup money goes direct
On co-invest, investors pay a startup's new-share subscription directly to that startup, not to HBF. Any HBF membership or service fees are charged separately and disclosed upfront.
Pay on delivery
Credits are held at booking and move to settlement when the founder confirms delivery. Disputed bookings stay on hold and go to mediation.
Audit trail
Approvals, bookings, valuations and settings changes are recorded with who, when and why. Corrections are added as new entries.
Conflict control
An admin who holds a role in a company cannot decide on that company.
Role-based access
Each person sees only the data their role needs. Investors see only their own holdings.
Two-step sign-in
Every account signs in with a one-time code.
Privacy
Data handling is designed around the Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, with a published process to download your data or request erasure.
Questions about how we govern the platform?
Write to the team, or read our privacy notice.