ACCELERATOR
London, United Kingdom
Three-month, mentorship-driven Techstars accelerator in London for early-stage startups in any sector. Techstars invests $220,000 per company: $20,000 for 5% common stock plus $200,000 on an uncapped MFN SAFE, with no programme fee.
Applications opened 24 Aug 2026; final deadline 18 Nov 2026; next programme starts 8 Mar 2027 with demo day 3 Jun 2027.
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London
Early-stage investor running an eight-week, full-time residency in London where founders form teams and build. Backed companies get £210,000 at inception (£125,000 for 8.5% plus an £85,000 convertible note, with a £40,000 programme fee). It does not back solo founders.
London
Venture programmes for PhD researchers at UK and European universities. The part-time, nine-month Venture Scientist 100 fellowship and the 10-week Raise programme give top teams access to up to £300,000 in equity investment through XTX Ventures and a CX angel syndicate.
London
Talent investor that backs individuals before they have a co-founder or idea. Founders build in a full-time, in-person cohort in London and finish in San Francisco; EF invests up to $250,000 once a company is formed, with follow-on capital available.
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