Steve Bolton is a UK based serial entrepreneur and social impact investor, responsible for creating more than 500 businesses.
He has more than 40 years of experience across residential and commercial real estate, technology, digital marketing, e-commerce, franchising, management consulting, training, coaching and mentoring, both in the UK and internationally.
Leaving school at 16 with no qualifications and ADHD, Steve's first job was stacking supermarket shelves by night. At the age of 17 he was given an apprenticeship as an outdoor pursuits instructor, where he discovered a passion for teaching, coaching and mentoring. This has been a common thread through everything he has built since.
Today, the Bolton Family Office comprises multiple companies under the "BOLT" brand umbrella. His latest venture was co-founded with three of his children; Charlie (24), Ella (22) and Jude (17). Their mission to inspire 10 million stories of positive impact through training, coaching and mentoring.
TESTIMONIALS
LEADING VOICES
Prominent figures from diverse fields share their insights on Steve Bolton's impact and character.
"Steve Bolton is one of my favourite people. If you know him, you are a lucky b*****d."
Mo Gawdat
Former Chief Business Officer, Google X. Author; Scary Smart, Unstressable, Alive
"Success has been defined as the contribution you make to your fellow human beings. Steve Bolton epitomises that."
Kevin Cahill CBE
Life President and former CEO, Comic Relief; Founder, Sport Relief
"Steve is like an airborne virus. You become infected with his positive, inspiring, can-do attitude. Proud to call him a mate and a mentor."
Kriss Akabusi MBE
World Champion Athlete, Media Personality and Keynote Speaker.
"I've known Steve for nearly twenty years, and what has always stood out is his belief in people. He brings energy, curiosity and a genuine desire to make things better."
Tanya Franks
British Stage & Screen Actor, Writer and Humanitarian
"Steve has been a great friend and Patron's President for Peace One Day over two decades. A man's character shines in the mirror of his family, and the Bolton's are amazing."
Jeremy Gilley MBE
Founder, Peace One Day & AI2Peace
CORE INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO
BOLT ANGELS
Steve is a co-founder and Managing Partner of Bolt Angels. This is a high-net-worth investment syndicate, backing venture-growth companies in the AI sector with a positive social impact mission.
A pre-seed investor in Triple Whale, JAAQ & CUDO Compute, and an Investor Director in JAAQ, Steve and his team provide proactive long-term support to the businesses, through to successful capital realisations.
Sustainable AI infrastructure and Official NVIDIA Cloud Partner
£25M ⇒ £250M in 2 Years
JAAQ: "Just Ask A Question"
Backed by world-class athletes, mental Health experts, and Bolt Angels
STEVE SERVED AS THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF JAAQ FROM PRE-SEED THROUGH TO SERIES aND RAISED >£6M
A Human-first AI mental wellness platform, serving over 1.5 million employees worldwide.
$17 Million Raised Q1-26 to Scale Clinically Governed Mental Health and Digital Engagement Platform
CUDO Ventures: "GPU Infrastructure for the AI Era"
A global GPU cloud platform delivering NVIDIA compute to enterprises, hyperscalers, and AI developers.
One of only four UK NVIDIA Cloud Partners
Bolt Holdings in CUDO (2026) £21.1M reflecting the value of early-stage infrastructure in the AI era.
Triple Whale: "AI-Powered Commerce Intelligence"
The leading data and AI platform for direct-to-consumer ecommerce brands.
Unifies marketing data, attribution, and AI tools for over 35,000 brands.
Steve & His partners were the first UK investors into Triple Whale at the pre-seed stage.
Raised $50M+. Powers 35,000+ DTC brands. Tracks $15B+ in GMV
Channel 5
RICH HOUSE, POOR HOUSE
Season 12, Episode 7. Aired 29 March 2026.
Steve, with Charlie (24) and Ella (22), featured on Channel 5's prime-time series Rich House Poor House in April 2026. They swapped lives with Val, a single mother of three, and had to live on a budget of £51.93 for the week.
This powerful experience culminated in Steve, Charlie, Ella and Jude mentoring Val and her family, helping her to transform her dream into a tangible reality using The Veritas Method® and AI partnership.
2M+
tv ViewING AUDIENCE
Watched by an estimated 2+ million viewers on C5, making it one of the most popular and impactful episodes of the 12 series.
5M+
Views across Social media
The episode's story resonated with millions, showcasing the impact of empathy, belief and opportunity.
launching in june 2026
FREE ai BLUEPRINT TRAINING. for Gen Z. by gen z.
Recognising the profound impact AI will have on the younger generation, BOLT offers a unique, barrier-free virtual AI Blueprint training programme.
Free AI ACCELERATOR
Comprehensive part-time virtual AI training. Designed to equip young people (18-30) with the skills to collaborate with AI effectively, turning a threat into a positive opportunity.
By Gen Z, For Gen Z
Developed and led by Charlie, Ella, and Jude Bolton, supported by a network of expert AI practitioners and entrepreneurs - ensuring safe, relevant and relatable content.
Removing Every Barrier
Committed to making this essential training accessible to as many as possible, with no financial prerequisites - empowering the generation that will be most impacted by AI.
CONTACT
NEXT STEPS
SpeakING
To discuss speaking engagements, please contact:
JOANNA WATTS
+44 (0)7703 390419
​hello@athenaveritas.ai
MEDIA
For media appearances, please contact:
SUNNY BIRD
+44 (0)7711 053745
sunny@b4b.co.uk
Commercial
For commercial, partnership and sponsor enquiries, please contact:
ANDY KNights
Email:
a.knights@athenaveritas.ai