Empower100
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Empower100 is a new programme of support from Virgin StartUp designed to level the playing field for founders growing the businesses they're passionate about.
This programme is run every quarter. You can find the future dates here.
Empower100 has been designed to help Black, Asian and minority ethnic founders, women founders and founders with a disability, based in Greater London, unlock the potential for growth and investment in their startups.
Delivered online and in-person over 8 weeks, Empower100 is a free accelerator for founders on the move, who're ready to take on the next stage of growth, raise investment and boost their skillsets.
Delivered by start and scale-up experts, Empower100 will help you:
- Prepare yourself and your startup for growth
- Attract brilliant talent and create a thriving culture through leadership
- Understand the investment landscape an what investors are looking for
- Refine your brand proposition and sales strategy
- Develop a knockout investment deck and brilliant pitch
- Learn how to unlock grant, equity and and crowdfunding to grow
- Get you and your co-founders investment-ready
By taking part, you'll also join the Virgin StartUp community of thousands of founders building the businesses they're passionate about.
Eligibility criteria:
- Been trading for 18 months+
- Annual revenues of £50k+
- A minimum of 2 employees
If you're based in Greater London, check out when the next cohort will be.