Barclays Black Founder Accelerator 2025 for UK Businesses: (Deadline 23 May 2025)

Join the 12-week accelerator, where you’ll collaborate with industry leaders to build and refine a growth strategy designed for long-term success. You’ll focus on where to channel your energy, experiment rapidly, and make data-backed decisions to scale your business effectively. Applications are open for the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator 2025.

This accelerator is designed to drive real funding outcomes through expert-led Funding Growth Workshops, Business Audits, Investor Office Hours, and tailored introductions to sector-specific investors. Participants will also benefit from pitch deck reviews and feedback from the Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIRs), peer-to-peer pitch practice sessions, an in-person expert-led pitch event, and 30-minute angel investment office hours.

This accelerator goes beyond the traditional pitch day by offering founders direct, ongoing access to industry experts and investors. Over 25+ hours of live workshops and 1:1 coaching, they will help you develop your growth strategy, identify your key metrics, and master the channels that drive your growth. They will work hand-in-hand with you to foster a bold, metrics-driven mindset to scale effectively.

Benefits of Barclays Black Founder

• Strategic Business Audit
• Investor Relations & Introductions
• AI-powered Tools Support
• Expert Mentoring & Coaching
• Exclusive Access to Partner Discounts and Benefits
• Lifetime membership to the Foundervine community

Eligibility for Barclays Black Founder

Open to businesses that:

• Uses digital technology and/or AI to operate or deliver their value proposition.
• Are ready to scale i.e. either seed stage or beyond, received investment from private investor, Launched, live and functioning MVP, Revenue-generating.
• Is a UK-registered business.

Your Team:

• At least 1 founder (or C-suite) self-identifies as Black or of Black heritage
• You have proven expertise in your industry
• You are available to attend all the masterclasses over the 12-week period

Application

There are only 25 spaces available on this unique accelerator, delivered through a combination of virtual and in-person events from June through to October 2025.