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Supporting climate tech founders
Empowering underrepresented tech founders
Growing late-stage ventures, to IPO and beyond
Equipping scaleups post series A
Pitch competition for early-stage startups
Championing disabled founders and entrepreneurs innovating around disability
Work, Live, Thrive in the UK
Supporting global talent to work live and thrive in UK tech through our various support services
Discover the steps to apply and begin your journey
Gain access to a global talent alumni network to support your journey
Spotlighting top talent from our Visa Programme
Understand the standards applicants need to meet to be considered for a successful endorsement
Celebrating 10 years of global talent in UK tech
Accelerating the growth of the UK’s most promising companies by equipping them with the knowledge, connections, and tools needed to scale successfully.
The free programme consists of expert-led workshops for you and your c-suite team, peer-to-peer support, and access to a vast network of successful entrepreneurs, corporates, policy makers and investors across the Tech Nation and Founders Forum ecosystems through 1-2-1 connections and curated events.
Focusing on the themes of People, Strategic growth, and Funding and Finance with a manageable time commitment spread across your c-suite team, Upscale ensures a comprehensive support system for rapid expansion and sustainable growth.
Deep Dive
Participate in specialised workshops focusing on key areas like People, Operations, and Finance.
Prepare
Equip your company with the strategies and knowledge needed to secure Series B funding.
Access
Tap into the expertise of Upscale Coaches, Alumni, and the Founders Forum Group investor network.
Leverage
Tap into Founders Forum’s global network of top-tier entrepreneurs, corporate partners, and investors. Connect directly with policymakers and leading media figures, ensuring your business is at the forefront of industry developments.
Shine
Gain recognition as one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK, enhancing your market presence through opportunities for exposure.
Network
Build relationships with senior executives and industry leaders to expand your professional network.
Previous Upscale Alumni
The Upscale Programme is for the fastest growing companies in the UK, typically at Series A.
Upscale companies will have:
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– Engage with the cohort through our many platforms including events, dinners and more.
– Showcase your commitment to fuelling the UK’s top scaleups by your brand with Upscale.
– Gain visibility among forward thinking leaders in tech creating cutting edge businesses and life changing solutions.
Co-Founder & CEO, Oddbox
Partner, LocalGlobe
Founder & CEO, BorrowMyDoggy
CEO and Founder, Wolf & Badger
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George is the Founder and CEO of Wolf & Badger, the leading platform for independent ethical brands worldwide. Since its participation in Upscale and Future Fifty, George has continued to scale the business into a certified B-Corp and now profitable international retail platform supporting over 2000 independent brands. George has expertise in scaling companies in the US, with this market now the largest for Wolf & Badger. George is a former consultant at PwC and founder of other startups, and is now also an active angel investor.
Tessa Clarke – Olio Quite simply, it’s the best scaleup programme around. It’s an incredibly well thought-through format, and is an unparalleled learning & networking opportunity – not only for the founders, but also for the whole senior leadership team. I can’t recommend it highly enough! Tessa Clarke Olio
Quite simply, it’s the best scaleup programme around. It’s an incredibly well thought-through format, and is an unparalleled learning & networking opportunity – not only for the founders, but also for the whole senior leadership team. I can’t recommend it highly enough!
Olio
Angie Ma – Faculty AI The Upscale programme has been a fantastic experience. I particularly appreciate the opportunity of sharing our challenges and hearing how others are working through similar challenges. We don’t often find places to do that! Angie Ma Faculty AI
The Upscale programme has been a fantastic experience. I particularly appreciate the opportunity of sharing our challenges and hearing how others are working through similar challenges. We don’t often find places to do that!
Faculty AI
Simon Hill – Wazoku One of the single best things I have done for myself, my team and the business. We all benefitted and will continue to do so well beyond the programme ends. Thanks to the Upscale and Tech Nation team for everything! Simon Hill Wazoku
One of the single best things I have done for myself, my team and the business. We all benefitted and will continue to do so well beyond the programme ends. Thanks to the Upscale and Tech Nation team for everything!
Wazoku
Asima Hafesji – Accountancy Cloud This is the number one programme for ambitious Tech founders. A safe and welcoming environment where you are encouraged to openly share and learn from peers and industry experts. It’s been amazing and we’re so grateful to have been part of it! Asima Hafesji Accountancy Cloud
This is the number one programme for ambitious Tech founders. A safe and welcoming environment where you are encouraged to openly share and learn from peers and industry experts. It’s been amazing and we’re so grateful to have been part of it!
Accountancy Cloud
HSBC Innovation Banking provides commercial banking services, expertise and insights to the technology, life science and healthcare, private equity and venture capital industries. HSBC Innovation Banking UK is a subsidiary of HSBC Group, benefiting from its stability, strong credit rating and international reach to help fuel its growth.
Silicon Valley-headquartered Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati has represented more tech companies on their venture financings, M&A transactions, and IPOs than any other law firm globally. Wilson’s London-based, integrated US/UK team supports high-growth UK companies through their US life cycle – US launch and scaling, US fundraising, US partnerships, and US M&A/IPO exit – and facilitates access to the firm’s global network of capital providers, corporates, and advisors.
OakNorth are a digital bank for entrepreneurs, by entrepreneurs. They provide bespoke credit and banking services to businesses with £1m-£100m turnover across the UK and US.
