Strike Back Self Defence is a Solihull-based organisation dedicated to teaching women and girls practical self-defence techniques that build awareness, confidence and personal safety. Founded by Gulshen Bano after her own experiences, the company delivers instructor-led programmes that emphasise prevention over blame. It currently operates in seven countries through 15 franchises supported by 35 instructors, and it recently added a new licence in India. The firm positions itself as a scalable, franchise-friendly safety education platform rather than a one-off class provider. Proceeds from its latest investment will be channelled into training additional instructors, broadening international reach and making its curriculum more accessible. By focusing on franchising and licensing, Strike Back aims to ensure that personal safety education is not limited by geography or circumstance. Aside from the recent £25,000 infusion, no other funding or revenue figures were disclosed.

Total raised

$0M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Feb 2026