Entrepreneur First
Entrepreneur First is a London-based startup accelerator founded in 2011 by Alice Bentinck, Matt Clifford, and Siddharth Gupta, focusing on early stage venture and seed investments. They bring together driven entrepreneurs to collaborate on building innovative and globally impactful technology companies.
Key Info
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Founded Year
2011
Founders
Alice Bentinck, Matt Clifford, Siddharth Gupta
Number of Investments
394
Number of Exits
23
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Industries
Artificial Intelligence, Finance, Financial Services, FinTech, Venture Capital
Number of Portfolio Organizations
301
Number of Lead Investments
108
Number of Diversity Investments
3
Number of Exits (IPO)
23
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Accelerator Duration (in weeks)
24
Contact Email
Startupbootcamp
Startupbootcamp is a renowned global network of industry-specific startup accelerators founded in London, England in 2010 by a team of experienced professionals including Aldo de Jong, Alex Farcet, Carsten Kolbek, Kalie Moore, Marc Wesselink, Patrick Zeeuw, Richard Celm, and Ruud Hendriks. With a focus on providing investment and mentorship services, Startupbootcamp nurtures and supports startups at the seed and venture stages of their development.
Key Info
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Founded Year
2010
Founders
Aldo de Jong, Alex Farcet, Carsten Kolbek, Kalie Moore, Marc Wesselink, Patrick Zeeuw, Richard Celm, Ruud Hendriks
Number of Investments
541
Number of Exits
41
Investment Stage
Seed, Venture
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Number of Portfolio Organizations
522
Number of Lead Investments
42
Number of Diversity Investments
23
Number of Exits (IPO)
41
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Accelerator Duration (in weeks)
13
Contact Email
Founders Factory
Founders Factory is a startup builder and investor, collaborating with exceptional entrepreneurs and leading companies worldwide. With over 300 technology companies in their portfolio, they offer tailored support and capital to drive startup success, backed by a team of over 100 specialists and a strong network of corporates and established entrepreneurs. Notable partners include Aviva, L’Oreal, Guardian Media Group, easyJet, Reckitt, Marks and Spencer, CSC Group, J&J, Deutsche Telekom, Fastweb, Pico Global, and Standard Bank.
Key Info
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Founded Year
2015
Founders
Brent Hoberman, George Northcott, Henry Lane Fox, Jim Meyerle, Julia Brucher
Number of Investments
126
Number of Exits
13
Investment Stage
Seed
Industries
Consumer, Digital Media, Education, FinTech, GreenTech, Telecommunications
Number of Portfolio Organizations
120
Number of Lead Investments
45
Number of Diversity Investments
5
Number of Exits (IPO)
13
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Accelerator Duration (in weeks)
24
Contact Email
Bethnal Green Ventures
Bethnal Green Ventures (BGV) is a prominent startup accelerator based in London, England that focuses on supporting early-stage technology companies with a social impact. Founded in 2012 by Paul Miller, it offers funding and mentorship to startups in their seed and venture stages, making it a key player in the European tech for good ecosystem.
Key Info
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Founded Year
2012
Founders
Paul Miller
Number of Investments
192
Number of Exits
2
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed, Venture
Industries
Financial Services
Number of Portfolio Organizations
160
Number of Lead Investments
31
Number of Exits (IPO)
2
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Accelerator Duration (in weeks)
12
Contact Email
Upscale
Upscale is a startup accelerator based in London, England, United Kingdom, established in 2011. It is dedicated to supporting and nurturing the growth of the UK's most promising tech companies, providing them with the necessary resources and guidance to accelerate their growth and achieve successful scaling.
Key Info
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Founded Year
2011
Number of Investments
107
Number of Exits
19
Number of Portfolio Organizations
107
Number of Lead Investments
1
Number of Diversity Investments
1
Number of Exits (IPO)
19
Accelerator Duration (in weeks)
24
L Marks
L Marks is a startup accelerator based in London, England, that specializes in supporting early-stage ventures and seed-stage companies. With its extensive experience in corporate innovation, L Marks has become a trusted partner for global businesses seeking to fuel their growth.
Key Info
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Founded Year
2014
Founders
Stuart Marks
Number of Investments
32
Number of Exits
5
Investment Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Industries
Angel Investment, Information Technology, Innovation Management
Number of Portfolio Organizations
30
Number of Lead Investments
11
Number of Diversity Investments
1
Number of Exits (IPO)
7
Accelerator Duration (in weeks)
10
Contact Email
Geovation
Geovation is a leading proponent of open innovation in the public sector, supporting technology startups through its Accelerator Programme with grant funding, data access, and mentorship. With 79 startups backed and over £20M raised in investment funding, Geovation fosters a thriving community of location-data and proptech collaborators.
Key Info
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Founded Year
2009
Founders
Chris Parker
Number of Investments
27
Number of Exits
1
Investment Stage
Grant, Seed
Industries
Information Services
Number of Portfolio Organizations
27
Number of Lead Investments
10
Number of Exits (IPO)
1
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Accelerator Duration (in weeks)
21
Contact Email
Collider
Collider is a London-based startup accelerator that focuses on fueling the growth of marketing and advertising tech startups, providing them with the necessary resources and support to thrive in the industry. Founded in 2012, Collider boasts a team of experienced professionals including Andy Tait, David Prais, Ellen Bark-Lindhout, Mark Adams, and Rose Lewis, who guide and mentor the startups throughout their journey.
Key Info
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Founded Year
2012
Founders
Andy Tait, David Prais, Ellen Bark-Lindhout, Mark Adams, Rose Lewis
Number of Investments
79
Number of Exits
2
Investment Stage
Seed
Industries
Advertising, Marketing, SaaS, Sales
Number of Portfolio Organizations
63
Number of Lead Investments
48
Number of Exits (IPO)
2
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Accelerator Duration (in weeks)
12
Contact Email
Phone Number
(+44) 7474 361358
DigitalHealth.London Accelerator
DigitalHealth.London Accelerator is a London-based startup accelerator that strives to accelerate the growth of digital innovations in the healthcare and care sectors and promote their integration into the National Health Service (NHS). Founded in 2016, this accelerator focuses on supporting early-stage startups by providing seed funding and extensive resources to help them thrive in the competitive market.
Key Info
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
When was it founded?
2016
Investment Stage
Seed
Number of Investments
27
Number of Exits
2
Industries
Biopharma, Biotechnology, Health Care, Health Diagnostics, Life Science, Medical Device, mHealth, Personal Health, Therapeutics
Number of Portfolio Organizations
27
Number of Lead Investments
26
Number of Exits (IPO)
2
Contact Email
Future Fifty
Future Fifty is a London-based accelerator established in 2013 that focuses on supporting late-stage digital companies by providing them with the necessary resources and expertise to accelerate their growth.
Key Info
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
When was it founded?
2013
Investment Stage
Late Stage Venture
Number of Investments
176
Number of Exits
72
Industries
Financial Services, FinTech
Number of Portfolio Organizations
176
Number of Lead Investments
173
Number of Exits (IPO)
72
Accelerator Duration (in weeks)
4
Contact Email
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