What is The Accelerator Network?
The Accelerator Network delivers “accountable acceleration” for startups, corporates and governments.
We offer growth and investment support to startups and scaleups at all life cycle stages, including 3 virtual programmes: FastForward Pre-Accelerator, Accelerator Academy for raising seed funding and The ScaleUp Accelerator for raising Series A; alongside The Accelerator Funding Network as professional broking resource to the startup market.
We are building a world class niche business with the ability to support thousands of global entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey, focussed on commercial and / or investment outcomes.
This support is delivered through providing business launch and growth acceleration, access to finance and access to markets.
We have developed modules of best-practice driven support and training, typically delivered in collaboration with corporates and / or government to maximise impact.
Read more »FastForward Pre-Accelerator
Launched in May 2014, Fast Forward is a high profile EU backed joint venture between City University London and the Accelerator Network, providing coaching support from industry to aspiring entrepreneurs at the pre-accelerator phase.
Accelerator Academy
The Accelerator Academy is a virtual accelerator program for advanced stage tech startups (within their first year, seeking up to £500k of seed investment). Our program is well established - we run three semesters a year and have helped over 150 graduate companies prepare to raise £50m+ of seed capital.
The Accelerator Funding Network
One of the key challenges for accelerator programmes is consistently connecting entrepreneurial start ups with seed capital. Drawing on our experience in equity raising, we believe that applying professional broking resources to the startup market will create a more efficient process for early stage entrepreneurs.
The ScaleUp Accelerator
The ScaleUp Accelerator is a virtual VC readiness and business growth support programme for tech B2B scaleups seeking to raise £1-5m Series A funding
The ScaleUp Accelerator March 2021 Programme
Virtual Programme
The ScaleUp Accelerator is a 6 week half-day sprints programme to perfect your investor proposition with up to 12 months investment support to close your VC round. This enables CEOs and founders to develop a credible plan to raise their Series A and scale growth ambitions. Next programme will begin March 2021. For details and to apply via TheScaleUpAccelerator.com
16 February Startup Stories: Kickstart Your sales – The Accelerator Network & Centre For Entrepreneurs
Join The Accelerator Network‘s Startup Stories on 16 February 5:30-6:00pm, with Centre For Entrepreneurs, as we chat with two Accelerator Academy alumni founders BlackCurve and Sideways 6 sharing their experience and practical tips on kickstarting sales, growing and scaling for fellow entrepreneurs.
Please register on Eventbrite
FastForward Pre-Accelerator Spring 2021
Virtual Programme
FastForward Pre-Accelerator (FFWD) is a 6 week 6 day sprints programme combining Lean Startup methodology, practical application of Design Thinking and expert mentor coaching for early stage UK tech entrepreneurs and startups to support raising pre-seed funding and/ or joining an accelerator.
For details and to apply via FFWDLondon.com
