24Haymarket
Mayfair, London
Monthly pitch events where 4-5 startups pitch to 80-100 angels. Founded 2011, facilitated 150+ investments totaling £180M+ with accessible application.
London Accelerators, Incubators & Funding
London has one of the deepest pools of early-stage support in the world. Accelerators such as Seedcamp and Entrepreneur First, corporate programmes run by banks and telecoms groups, angel networks and venture funds all compete to back the city's best founders.
This section lists accelerators, incubators and funding organisations from the Startups London directory. Each card summarises what the programme offers, where it is based and which areas it focuses on, with a link to its website. Use the search to filter by sector or keyword, and read our guide to London innovation hub grants and accelerators for advice on choosing the right programme for your stage.
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83North
London · Location TBD
Global venture capital firm with $1.8B+ under management. Multi-stage investor from seed to growth backing globally ambitious European technology companies.
Accel
London · Location TBD
Global VC with strong London presence. Early to growth-stage investor in companies like Spotify, Slack, Dropbox. $1M-$20M+ across seed to Series C+.
Activate Studio
London · Location TBD
Hub for creativity and innovation helping startups develop successful digital products. Expertise in business, design and technology to refine models and roadmaps.
Amadeus Capital Partners
London · Location TBD
Global VC supporting visionary entrepreneurs across industries since 1997. Backed 275+ companies raising $1B+. Notable exit: VocalIQ (acquired by Apple).
Amazon Sustainability Accelerator
London · Location TBD
Climate tech accelerator by EIT Climate-KIC and Amazon providing grants, significant AWS credits and mentorship. Two cohorts yearly (April and July) under 5% acceptance.
Angel Academe
London · Location TBD
Female-led angel network investing exclusively in companies with 20%+ female founder equity. £300-500K investments addressing the 2% funding gap.
Angel Investment Network
London · Location TBD
300,000+ registered angel investors globally with strong UK presence. Free for entrepreneurs to post opportunities and connect with interested angels.
Angels Den
London · Location TBD
Monthly pitch events and online platform with 50K+ investors. Regular Demo Days and sector-specific events. £300-500 pay-to-pitch with guaranteed exposure.
Angels in MedCity
London · Location TBD
Healthcare-focused angel syndicate investing £300K average in digital health, medtech, biotech. Sector expertise in NHS and regulatory pathways.
Angular Ventures
London · Location TBD
Specialist venture capital firm committed to founders redefining global markets. Focus on B2B software with deep technical and operational support.
Anthemis Group
London · Location TBD
Global platform cultivating change in financial system by investing in, growing and sustaining fintech businesses. Investment fund and venture builder.
Antler
London · Location TBD
10-week program with £80K for 8.5% equity bringing exceptional individuals together for co-founder matching and idea validation. 800+ companies created globally.
Ascension Ventures
London · Location TBD
Healthcare specialist investing in startups revolutionizing medical devices and health services. £10M-£20M investments in early to late-stage companies.
Atomico
London · Location TBD
International investment firm helping disruptive tech companies scale globally. 244 investments focusing on AI and deep tech from seed to growth.
Balderton Capital
London · Location TBD
Founded 2000, Europe's largest VC with $2.5B+ invested. Early-stage focus in software, fintech, healthcare. Backed Revolut, Citymapper, GoCardless.
Barclays Accelerator London
London · Location TBD
13-week Techstars-powered fintech accelerator with £120K for 6% equity. Direct access to Barclays for pilots and mentorship from banking executives.
Barclays Black Founder Accelerator
London · Location TBD
12-week virtual accelerator for Black founders with 40 per cohort. Completely FREE taking NO equity. Practical fundraising and growth support.
Bessemer Venture Partners
London · Location TBD
Global VC investing in consumer, enterprise and healthcare companies since 1911. Multi-stage investor with significant London presence and portfolio.
Bethnal Green Ventures
Bethnal Green, London
Europe's leading tech-for-good accelerator supporting early-stage technology companies with social impact. Seed and venture stage funding with expert mentorship.
Better Futures Retrofit Accelerator
White City, London
Government-funded climate tech accelerator for built environment solutions. Partnership with GLA and Imperial College. Takes NO equity. Focus on decarbonizing buildings.
BGF (Business Growth Fund)
London · Location TBD
UK's most active growth capital investor backing entrepreneurs across all sectors and stages. Patient capital supporting scaling businesses £2M-£15M.
Black Valley Founders
London · Location TBD
8-week accelerator for Black founders addressing 0.24% funding gap. Pre-seed/seed stage focus with investor readiness and pitch training.
British Business Bank
London · Location TBD
UK government's economic development bank. Core programs support £12.4B+ finance to 90K+ smaller businesses through various access-to-finance schemes.
British Patient Capital
London · Location TBD
Commercial subsidiary of British Business Bank providing patient capital to high-growth innovative firms. Long-term funding for ambitious companies.
City, University of London Centre for Entrepreneurship
City, London
City's entrepreneurship center supporting student startups with incubation, mentorship and funding. Strong links to City of London financial and professional services.
Collider
London · Location TBD
London-based accelerator fueling growth of marketing and advertising tech startups. Provides resources and support with experienced team since 2012.
Connect Ventures
London · Location TBD
Product-obsessed seed VC backing UK and European founders. $500K-$3M investments focusing on exceptional UX/design and product-market fit.
Crowdcube
Exeter, London · Location TBD
UK's leading equity crowdfunding platform with £1.5B raised across 1,100+ campaigns. 390K registered investors, 1.5% success fee. Average raise £800K.
Dawn Capital
London · Location TBD
Europe's largest specialist B2B software investor backing companies from Series A onwards. Focus on enterprise software with deep operational support.
Digital Catapult Black Founders
London · Location TBD
13-week accelerator with £20K non-dilutive per startup. Focus on creative deep tech with Sony Music partnership for music tech access.
DigitalHealth.London Accelerator
London · Location TBD
12-month NHS-focused healthtech accelerator taking ZERO equity. Dedicated NHS Navigator, access to 15+ hospitals and regulatory guidance. Portfolio raised £2.06B.
Downing Ventures
London · Location TBD
Healthcare-focused VC offering investors opportunity to invest in leading UK early-stage healthtech businesses. Sector specialist in digital health and medtech.
EIS (Enterprise Investment Scheme)
London · Location TBD
Government scheme encouraging investment with tax reliefs. Investors receive up to 30% income tax relief. Crucial for regional startup fundraising.
Emerge Capital
London · Location TBD
First check for founders defining future of work and learning. Early-stage VC focusing on productivity tools, HR tech and education technology.
Entrepreneur First
Shoreditch, London
Unique pre-team accelerator investing in exceptional individuals before they have co-founders or ideas. £210K total investment for 8.5% equity, created 350+ companies.
Entrepreneurs Collective Pitch
London · Location TBD
Monthly pitch competitions with £150K total annual prize pool. 5-10 startups pitch to judges and audience with cash prizes and investor exposure.
F100 Growth Fund
London · Location TBD
10-week hybrid accelerator for revenue-generating businesses led by Black founders. Sky partnership focusing on scaling existing profitable companies.
FinTech Innovation Lab London
City of London, London
Elite 12-week fintech accelerator by Accenture connecting startups with 35+ global financial institutions. Takes NO equity with 4.6% acceptance rate.
Forward Partners
London · Location TBD
Applied AI and ecommerce focused VC providing £100K-£1M seed funding. Combines capital with hands-on operational support for consumer startups.
Founders Factory
Shoreditch, London
Six-month program with £30K for 4-7% equity and direct access to corporate partners (Guardian, Aviva, L'Oreal, M&S). Supported 200+ companies with 20+ exits.
Future Fifty
London · Location TBD
Government-backed accelerator established 2013 focusing on late-stage digital companies. Provides resources and expertise to accelerate growth of tech leaders.
Geovation
London · Location TBD
Leading public sector open innovation accelerator with grant funding, data access and mentorship. Backed 79 startups raising £20M+ in location-data and proptech.
Global Disability Innovation Hub
Bloomsbury, London
WHO Collaborating Centre for assistive technology at UCL. MSc programs, research support and startup assistance for assistive tech with global network.
Google Black Founders Fund
London · Location TBD
£100K non-dilutive funding for 10 UK Black founders annually. Includes $120K Google Cloud credits and mentorship. Extremely competitive under 1% acceptance.
Green Angel Syndicate
London · Location TBD
UK's leading climate/sustainability investor network. 400+ members invest £150K+ average in climate tech and cleantech through quarterly pitch events.
Hatch Enterprise
South London, London · Location TBD
Charity supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs with 3-month City Bridge Accelerator. Programs cost £300 delivering £5K+ value. Grants available for low-income founders.
Horizon Europe
London · Location TBD
EU's flagship research and innovation program with UK as associate member. Innovate UK helps access funding for collaborative international projects.
Hoxton Ventures
London · Location TBD
Pre-seed and seed VC investing $500K-$5M for 10-20% equity. Focus on customer interest, unique products and talented teams with US market assistance.
Hustle Accelerator
London · Location TBD
Prep program helping startups get products or businesses to investment-ready stage. Up to £100M funding available for qualifying companies under 35% equity.
Idea London
London · Location TBD
Empowering tech startups to grow faster, stronger and further than they could alone through comprehensive accelerator programs and ecosystem support.
Imperial AI SuperConnector
White City, London
AI-focused accelerator for Imperial early-career researchers commercializing AI research. £20K non-dilutive funding with 6-month program and industry partnerships.
Imperial Enterprise Lab
South Kensington, London
FT Top 50 European hub supporting Imperial innovators with Venture Catalyst Challenge (£80k prize), WE Innovate and expert mentoring for deep tech startups.
Imperial Venture Catalyst Challenge
White City, London
Investment-readiness program for Imperial startups offering up to £20K non-dilutive funding. Mentorship and investor training for deep tech and science ventures.
Imperial White City Incubator
White City, London
18,000 sq ft lab-based incubator for deep tech and life sciences. Affordable lab space, prototyping facilities and expert support for science-based ventures.
IncuBAte
London · Location TBD
GCBA incubation program for Buenos Aires founders in London stimulating innovative ventures through personalized support and financing opportunities.
Index Ventures
London · Location TBD
Leading European VC founded 1996 investing from seed to growth. Portfolio includes Revolut, Wise, Deliveroo. $500K-$50M+ investment range across stages.
Innovate UK
London · Location TBD
UK's innovation agency providing grants up to £10M for R&D projects. Annual events connecting 300K+ people. Invested in 24,600+ projects since 2007.
Innovation Loans
London · Location TBD
Innovate UK program offering £100K-£5M loans at 7.4% interest for late-stage R&D. Flexible patient terms helping bridge research to commercial success.
Intel Ignite
London · Location TBD
Early-stage deep tech accelerator launched 2019. No equity taken. Focuses on AI, machine learning, advanced computing with 216 startups participated globally.
King's College London Entrepreneurship Institute
Strand, London
King's innovation hub supporting student and staff entrepreneurs with incubation programs, funding competitions and commercialization support for research ventures.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
London · Location TBD
Partly funded by Innovate UK bridging academia and business. Provides real-world experience for emerging talent while supporting company innovation projects.
L Marks
London · Location TBD
Specializes in early and seed-stage ventures with extensive corporate innovation experience. Trusted partner for global businesses fueling growth through innovation.
LocalGlobe
London · Location TBD
Pre-seed and seed focused VC investing in UK and Europe since 2012. Partner-only, low volume, high conviction team backing transformative product companies.
London Business School Entrepreneurship Institute
Regent's Park, London
LBS entrepreneurship hub with MBA programs, startup support and access to world-class business education and alumni network for venture building.
London Demo Day
London · Location TBD
Annual showcase of top university startups pitching to 700+ investors. Highly curated 15-20 companies with significant media coverage and follow-on funding.
London Venture Partners (LVP)
London · Location TBD
Seed fund focused on games ecosystem investing in gaming studios and related infrastructure. Early-stage specialist in interactive entertainment.
LSE Generate
Holborn, London
#1 UK university in-house incubator (FT ranking). Supports socially-driven ventures with £30k awards, mentoring and global hubs for social entrepreneurs.
Mansion House Compact
London · Location TBD
July 2023 commitment from major pension funds investing 5% of assets (£50B) into UK private equity and VC by 2030. Game-changing for startup ecosystem.
MMC Ventures
London · Location TBD
Research-led venture capital firm investing in early-stage technology companies with transformative potential. Data-driven approach to B2B software and AI.
NatWest Accelerator
London · Location TBD
13-week accelerator taking NO equity open to all UK startups (not just NatWest customers). Mentorship, workspace and bank partnership support.
New Enterprise Allowance
London · Location TBD
UK government program for unemployed individuals starting businesses. Financial assistance and mentorship for those receiving certain benefits wanting to become entrepreneurs.
Newable Angel Network
London · Location TBD
Deep tech and B2B focused angel network with 150+ members. £150K-£1M investments with sector expertise in enterprise software and hardware.
North Valley
London · Location TBD
Global networking hub connecting founders, executives and investors for strategic business opportunities at international level including London ecosystem.
Notion Capital
London · Location TBD
Specialist B2B SaaS investor helping European founders build category-leading software. Built by former founders. £1M-£10M seed to Series C investments.
NXTP Labs London
London · Location TBD
Pioneer LATAM VC fund with London connections. B2B early-stage investment helping Latin American startups expand into European markets.
Octopus Ventures
London · Location TBD
Multi-stage investor backing entrepreneurs in health, fintech, deep tech and consumer sectors. Active from seed to growth with flexible investment approach.
Oneday
London · Location TBD
MBA-accredited startup-building program combining structured education with hands-on entrepreneurship. Designed for founders serious about building companies.
Outlier Ventures
London · Location TBD
Leading Web3 accelerator backing blockchain and decentralized technology startups. Comprehensive support from token economics to go-to-market strategy.
Oxygen Accelerator
London · Location TBD
Longstanding accelerator program for tech startups providing structured mentorship, funding opportunities and connections to investor networks across London.
Passion Capital
London · Location TBD
Early-stage VC with hands-on approach investing in UK digital media and technology. Early backer of fintech unicorn Monzo. £100K-£1M pre-seed to Series A.
Pi Labs
London · Location TBD
Europe's first venture capital firm focused on property technology (proptech). Accelerator providing funding and support for real estate sector tech innovations.
Picante London
London · Location TBD
Accelerator financing young LATAM founders expanding to London. Capital semilla, strategic network and integral support for tech startups with regional scalability.
Queen Mary Innovation
Mile End, London
Queen Mary's enterprise company managing IP commercialization, spinout creation and business support. Focus on life sciences, engineering and digital innovation.
R/GA IoT Venture Studio
London · Location TBD
Partnership with Innovate UK for early to later-stage startups. Focus on IoT technology with capital investment, co-working space, workshops and R/GA mentorship.
R&D Tax Credits
London · Location TBD
Government tax relief for UK companies undertaking innovative R&D projects. Can claim 33% of R&D spend even if operating at loss.
Rare Founders
Mayfair, London
Quarterly Demo Day showcasing 10-15 diverse founders (Black, Brown, immigrant) to 500+ investors. Invitation-only addressing funding inequity.
Royal College of Art InnovationRCA
Kensington, London
RCA's center for enterprise, entrepreneurship and incubation. Business support for creative and design-led ventures with unique aesthetic and cultural focus.
Seedcamp
Shoreditch, London
Europe's leading seed fund investing £100-250K for 8-10% equity with rolling applications. Portfolio includes 9 unicorns (TransferWise, Revolut, Hopin) from 500+ companies.
Seedcamp Nation
Shoreditch, London
Lifetime community of 500+ Seedcamp portfolio companies. Monthly events, investor office hours, growth workshops and peer network for funded startups.
Seedrs
London · Location TBD
European equity crowdfunding platform connecting startups with investors. Secondary market for liquidity. Part of Republic ecosystem.
SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme)
London · Location TBD
UK government scheme offering 50% income tax relief to investors on £100K investments. No capital gains tax if held 3+ years. Early-stage startup support.
Sequoia Capital
London · Location TBD
Legendary Silicon Valley VC with London office. Backed Google, Apple, YouTube, Airbnb, WhatsApp. Created $3.3T+ market capitalization across portfolio.
SFC Capital
London · Location TBD
Go-to early-stage fund for SEIS/EIS schemes. Tax-efficient investing combined with founder support. £100K-£300K pre-seed and seed investments.
Start Up Loans
London · Location TBD
British Business Bank program offering loans up to £25K with fixed interest and mentoring. Accessible funding for aspiring entrepreneurs with flexible repayment.
Startupbootcamp
London · Location TBD
Global network of industry-specific accelerators founded 2010. 3-month program with funding, mentorship from experts and support from top entrepreneurs and investors.
Techstars London
London · Location TBD
World-renowned 13-week intensive accelerator with $120K for 6% equity. Access to 80+ mentors, Demo Day with 700+ investors globally and lifetime Techstars network.
The Bakery London
London · Location TBD
Scaling and starting transformational ventures solving real corporate challenges. Combines accelerator, incubator and venture capital firm approaches.
The Hatchery
King's Cross, London
UCL's equity-free 2-year incubator supporting 335+ startups that raised £327M+ and employ 2,000+ people. Co-working space and mentorship included.
UCL BaseKX
King's Cross, London
UCL's innovation hub with free incubator, accelerator programs and £100K+ prize competitions. Portfolio valued £700M+ taking no equity from students/staff/alumni.
UCL EdTech Labs
Bloomsbury, London
Leading European EdTech accelerator using evidence-based methods. Supported 260+ companies with research-led training, mentorship and specialist workshops.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
London · Location TBD
Brings together research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. £39.8B R&D budget 2022-25 funding competitions for societal challenges and Knowledge Transfer.
Undaunted Climate Accelerators
White City, London
Network of climate-focused startups at Imperial connecting 150 businesses that raised £1B+ collectively. Imperial facilities and investor connections included.
Upscale
London · Location TBD
Established 2011 supporting UK's most promising tech companies with resources and guidance to accelerate growth and achieve successful scaling.
Wayra UK
London · Location TBD
Telefónica's accelerator providing direct funding, co-working space, mentoring and access to global Telefónica network. Focus on scaling digital technology startups.
Web3 Foundation
London · Location TBD
Swiss foundation with London operations funding research and development of decentralized web protocols. Supports Polkadot ecosystem projects.
Westminster Venture Studios
Westminster, London
University of Westminster's startup support providing incubation, mentorship and connections to London's creative industries and tech ecosystem.
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