Choppy Waters
As the iconic Oxford–Cambridge Boat Race approaches this week, all eyes turn to the water - where preparation, teamwork and steady guidance make the difference between drifting and winning.
Corporate ebb and flows can be just as fast-moving and unpredictable as the Thames on race day, with shifting currents, hidden obstacles and key moments that need quick, decisive insights.
At Steppingstone, we cox you through the course - offering clear, practical help across the corporate waters.
We are a one-stop-shop for fractional support: legal, financial, marketing, comms, capital raising, partnerships, sponsorships and more.
Whether you’re picking up speed, steering through turbulent waters, or constantly battling oncoming waves, having expert guidance by your side can be the deciding factor between success and falling short.
William Meadon
Founder
“Shareflix” – The Netflix for Retail Investors
Curation Connect works with listed companies to help them scale their retail shareholder base at a competitive price, delivering measurable results.
Curation builds best-in-class digital showcases that act as compelling “shop windows” for their clients’ stories. This eye-catching content is then expertly distributed to thousands of new, sophisticated, retail investors.
What really sets Curation apart is what happens next. Using a proprietary AI model, their teams analyse how investors engage with the content. Those valuable insights are then woven into future narratives, making future campaigns even more impactful.
Progress has been rapid. In under two years, Curation has secured 35 paying corporate clients, including blue chips such as Unilever, Balfour Beatty, Fever-Tree and Rathbones.
Steppingstone is delighted to have partnered with Curation to help Investment Trusts, such as Geiger Counter and Seraphim Space, make their narratives more accessible and compelling to a new generation of investors.
At a time when the whole Trust sector is under pressure from Saba and other activists, Curation is helping Investment Trust boards think differently about how they communicate and engage - complementing their existing marketing efforts with smarter, data-led strategies, designed to cut through with measurable impact.
The David Yarrow Family Foundation
David Yarrow’s long-awaited new book, The Collection, is now here - a beautifully produced limited edition of just 800 copies, each one signed and numbered by David himself. The book’s foreword is written by the late Robert Redford, a Hollywood legend who, like his friend David, loved nature and photography.
Philanthropy has always been central to David’s mission. Since 2018, he has raised over $25 million, focusing on conservation, the socially disadvantaged and paediatric cancer care. The David Yarrow Family Foundation raises money every week from sales of David’s work.
The Collection brings together 150 of David’s most powerful photographs - a curated blend of unseen work and his most celebrated images. Tracing his remarkable journey, from a 20‑year‑old shooting pitchside at the 1986 FIFA World Cup Final to his evolution into a visual storyteller whose large‑scale productions span continents.
The Collection offers a rare window into David’s creative world - and stands testament to a world-class photographic career dedicated to storytelling, adventure, and impact.
Steppingstone is both proud and delighted to be associated with the David Yarrow Family Foundation and its remarkable philanthropy.
“I am so grateful that my work has been able to raise money to support those who dedicate their lives to the advancement of medical research, or the protection of the planet we are lucky enough to call home. Every time I am fortunate enough to meet people in these fields, it motivates me to do better.”
— David Yarrow —
Richard Noble - Going For Another World Record - This Time on Water!
We’re delighted to share that Richard Noble is making good progress with his latest world record attempt, ThrustWSH - and honoured to be helping him with sponsorship and fundraising for this remarkable project.
Richard, who famously held the Unlimited World Land Speed Record from 1983 to 1997, is now pushing the boundaries once again. His team has moved into the testing phase of a pioneering high-speed jet hydrofoil, designedto beat the current world water speed record of 317mph. The target? An extraordinary 450mph on a (still secret!) Scottish Loch in 2028.
This astonishing project is already attracting global attention, with Netflix producing a documentary which will follow this historic venture every step of the way.
We’ll continue to share updates as testing progresses and milestones are reached.
In the meantime, please let us know if you, or your organisation, are interested in being part of this unique, British endeavour.
Celebrate by the Water
at Peligoni
Tucked away on the rugged northern coast of Zakynthos, Peligoni is a secluded clubhouse set on the glittering Ionian with a beautiful selection of private villas along the coast and hidden in the surrounding hills.
As well as being a beloved holiday destination whose guests return year after year, Peligoni has rightfully earned a reputation as a distinctive venue for overseas events. Whether it’s a family gathering, milestone birthday, multi-day wedding, or company getaway, every celebration is entirely bespoke, shaped by an intuitive events team who tailors every moment to suit you, from welcome drinks in the olive groves to all-day celebrations at their waterfront taverna.
Stepping Out
Something cultural, because life isn't all about work
The Courtauld : Seurat and the Sea
13th February - 17 May 2026
Until 17 May, The Courtauld is hosting a landmark exhibition celebrating the seascapes of Georges Seurat (1859–1891).
Marking the first UK exhibition dedicated to the artist in nearly 30 years, this focused display explores the evolution of Seurat’s radical and distinctive style through his enduring fascination with the sea.
Tickets are available here.
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