Sohrab Vazir
Consultant | Founder | Global Citizen
Consultant
About
Former technology entrepreneur turned business consultant. I help founders and enterprise clients with global business mobility, communications and a range of other business services. Following the completion of my master's degree at the age of 22, I scaled my venture, StudyFlats, to 30+ UK cities while successfully navigating the UK's business immigration system.
Background
I am a former technology entrepreneur and business consultant. My specialism is business immigration, early ventures, and communications.
Notable projects include StudyFlats, which I started under the endorsement of Newcastle University as an immigrant entrepreneur. Prior to 2020, StudyFlats operated across 30 UK cities.
My entrepreneurship experience also led to my eligibility for British Citizenship.
Who do I work with?
Entrepreneurs & Start-ups
- Support for founders in launching and scaling businesses — business planning, fundraising strategies, and digital transformation.
- Guidance for individuals looking to start or grow their own ventures — market research, operational efficiency, and financial literacy.
- Assistance for immigrant entrepreneurs navigating startup visas and local business environments.
Enterprise
- Training and consultancy for SMEs — team development, technology adoption, and strategic growth planning.
- Capacity-building for IGOs & NGOs aligned with development goals.
- Fundraising, donor engagement, and operational strategies for non-profits.
Law Firms
- Specialised services for immigration law firms — digital marketing, client management, and compliance tools.
- Tailored marketing strategies and operational consultations for general legal practices.
Recognition
Business Immigration
I have navigated the business immigration journey in the UK and offer first-hand commercial expertise to entrepreneurs.
My consultancy is built on my experience as a law graduate, former technology entrepreneur, and most importantly, a migrant.
Expertise
Commercial Consulting
Built on real experience — not theory
10+ years as a tech entrepreneur and consultant. I help founders and SMEs turn their concepts into market-ready businesses with clear commercial strategies.
Strategy
Competitive positioning & growth strategy
Market Research
Understand the opportunity before you build
GTM Strategy
A credible route to market tailored to you
Business Plans
Investor-readyClear, strategic & compelling
Comprehensive support for every aspect of your business plan — tailored to investors, visa applications, or internal strategy.
Plan Review
Structured, commercially credible plans
Financial Projections
Realistic and defensible financial models
Pitch Decks
Decks that communicate vision & traction
Global Business Mobility
Build or relocate across 9 countries
Helping entrepreneurs and businesses seamlessly establish operations or relocate internationally — UK, Ireland, UAE, Singapore, Portugal, and more.
UK Innovator Founder Visa ↗
Commercial assessment & guidance
Ireland STEP Programme ↗
Concept & business plan review
7 More Destinations
UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong & more
Funding
Pre-seed to seedGet investor-ready before you pitch
Evaluation, pitch prep, business plan, and VC & angel investor connections. I help structure the raise and position you credibly.
Concept Evaluation
Validate before you pitch to anyone
Pitch Deck & Narrative
A story investors want to fund
VC & Angel Connections
Introductions to relevant investors
Technology Consulting
AI & AutomationLeverage AI as a competitive advantage
AI automation, custom AI solutions, and digital transformation for founders and SMEs looking to build smarter and scale faster.
AI Automation
Automate workflows and save hours daily
Custom AI Solutions
Tailored tools built for your business
Digital Transformation
Strategic adoption of technology at scale
Client Reviews

I worked with Sohrab through his Advisory Consulting Programme while preparing my business plan for the Innovator Founder endorsment application. What sets him apart is his strategic mindset and firsthand experience of the UK entrepreneur immigration journey. His feedback went far beyond basic editing, he rigorously challenged the model and strengthened the commercial positioning. Endorsement secured, thank you Sohrab.

I had a session with Sohrab, and it was an excellent experience. He clearly explained every step we need to take for the Innovator Founder Visa, making the whole process much easier to understand. Afterward, he put real effort and used his experience to review our business plan, providing us with valuable insights and practical advice. Sohrab is honest, reliable, patient, and truly passionate about his work.

Sohrab is an experienced and knowledgeable consultant with a positive attitude and a supportive approach towards startups. His guidance on fundraising solutions and on business assessment processes of the innovator founder visa was truly helpful.

I had the pleasure of meeting Sohrab, and I was very impressed. He is a responsible and knowledgeable business consultant who handles everything with great care and precision. I'm looking forward to expanding my partnership with him in the near future.

Sohrab is the most intelligent and committed individual I know. I've had the opportunity to enjoy his services. He does not consult for the sake of it. He is honest and provides informed guidance to his client. He is very hardworking and passionate about his work and wants his client to succeed. He's definitely the best in the business.
Amadu Bah
Sohrab Vazir provided good help in setting up the privacy policy for my website. He demonstrated strong knowledge of Google Analytics, Google Search, SEO, and content creation. His expertise ensures that your website is not only compliant but also well-optimised to be visible to potential clients. I highly recommend his services to anyone looking to strengthen their online presence.

As HNWIs, we were looking for business opportunities across several countries. Sohrab was very helpful, patient and knowledgable.
Hadi Shafizadeh
My call with Sohrab was incredibly insightful, and I appreciated his understanding of the international student market. Our discussion around pain points, particularly around visa sponsorship and cultural adaptation, was spot on. He offered suggestions for SEO, marketing and potential collaborations which were particularly helpful. I think his expertise as a former international student and current founder in this space really shines through.
Sohrab has demonstrated exceptional proficiency as a consultant, providing invaluable guidance regarding the Innovator Founder Visa for the UK. His insights and recommendations have been instrumental in developing a viable business plan for my application. He consistently adheres to scheduled timings and remains flexible to accommodate any necessary adjustments.
Faizan Nazir
Stealth Startup
A very professional and straightforward person. He always digs deeper into situations and offers unique personal insights. Positive and analytical, recommended for business consultations.
Paul Budrys
Stealth Startup
Clients
Contact
Resume
Experience
Verus Migration

Co-Founder | Commercial Consultant
Verus Migration is an immigration and commercial advisory firm, founded alongside my co-founder Denis Menabit.
Based in London and regulated by the IAA, we individuals, businesses, and entrepreneurs navigate UK immigration.
Ganas Ventures

Deal Partner
Ganas Ventures invests in pre-seed and seed Web 2 and Web 3 community-driven startups in the US and Latin America
Kinetic Investments

VC Scout | Network Member
Venture Scout Network Member. Sourcing high-potential startups seeking funding.
This affiliation reflects my participation in the Kinetic Investments Venture Scout Network. All
investment decisions are solely made by Kinetic Investments and its authorised representatives.
Sohrab Vazir
Remote, Global
Business Consultant
Helping founders & SMEs with their ventures on a freelance basis. My interest lies primarily in working with founders, SMEs as well as international and migrant entrepreneurs.
StudyFlats
United Kingdom
Founder & CEO
StudyFlats was a PropTech start-up simplifying renting for students.
As a solo non-technical founder & prior to the COVID-19 Pandemic, I grew the business whilst undergoing a competitive business visa scheme and receiving recognition from other external stakeholders such as NatWest.
🚀 Milestones
- Business development & property portfolio growth from 2 to 30+ UK cities (10,000 students rooms)
- 1,000+ students consulted & assisted
- Enquiries from 50+ countries
- 2 endorsements from Newcastle University for business visas (annually limited to 20 out of 6,000 students)
- UK Home Office approval for 3 business visas
Cloud Data Service
United Kingdom
Research & Marketing Assistant
CDS provides SaaS solutions for the medical sector.
- SaaS Sales: public and private healthcare organisations
Keele University
United Kingdom
International Student Ambassador
Cross-cultural program management - In charge of a summer program designed for international students in pre-sessional English courses.
Education

LLM (Master of Laws) International Legal Studies
Thesis | The impact of international terrorism & non-state actors on the law on the use of force (jus ad bellum)

BA (Dual Honours) Business Management & International Relations
Recognition
Received two endorsements for the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Scheme (annually limited to 20 international students out of 6,000)

Newcastle University Endorsee

Great British Entrepreneur Awards (GBEA)
Shortlisted as a finalist for the “Start-up Entrepreneur of the Year” category for the North East
Accepted onto & successfully completed NatWest’s 6-month entrepreneur accelerator program

NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator
Industry Specialism
- Consulting & Professional Services
- EdTech
- Education
- Government Administration
- Immigration
- Non-proft & NGO
- Real Estate
- PropTech
- Travel
















