Tech Nation has unleashed a powerhouse of underrepresented talent onto the UK tech scene! Today, they proudly announced the 25 companies chosen for their prestigious Libra programme, designed to ignite the flames of underrepresented founders' businesses.
This year's cohort, a beacon of inclusivity with 56% female-founded or co-founded businesses and 25% hailing from outside London, is ready to break through barriers and soar. Each company carries the torch of innovation, tackling diverse challenges from AI-powered bra fitting to immersive art galleries in the metaverse.
"The tech ecosystem thrives on diversity," declares Tech Nation CEO Carolyn Dawson OBE. "Libra shines a spotlight on these brilliant founders, their voices echoing loud and clear, inspiring a new generation of diverse dreamers."
Libra promises a six-month journey of empowerment, packed with one-on-one coaching, business development blueprints, funding connections, and industry workshops. But the magic doesn't stop there. These entrepreneurs get to pitch their dreams to top VCs, angels, and leaders, forging lasting bonds and propelling their ventures forward.
Chantelle Young, Libra Programme Lead, beams with excitement: "This cohort's grit and talent are simply awe-inspiring. They face systemic hurdles head-on, and their passion fuels their drive to succeed. Witnessing their early networking and resourcefulness warms my heart."
Young's vision for Libra extends beyond individual success. "It's about systemic change," she emphasizes. "We'll amplify their voices, gather invaluable data, and build a thriving community. Every success story, every shared experience, lays the foundation for a truly transformative impact."
So, who are these trailblazers? Meet the 2024 Libra cohort, a rainbow of diverse brilliance:
- aTrace: Making your online shopping breeze through with seamless last-mile delivery.
- Bakkali: Filling the shopping cart with cultural pride, one grocery at a time.
- Brarista: No more bra-fitting woes! AI whiz lets you find the perfect fit from your phone.
- Bot Theory: Learning in the metaverse? Buckle up for a Web 3.0 education adventure!
- Deep Loop: Analytics on steroids, powered by the wonder of generative AI.
- Ecolens: Building greener cities by tracking construction emissions, one brick at a time.
- Elifa: Life planning for the future, organized and secure in your digital vault.
- FueGo: Your pocket travel guru, suggesting city adventures you'll actually love.
- Final Rentals: Renting a car online just got a whole lot smoother.
- Genzaar: Learn to manage money while having fun in a gamified universe.
- Greenworkx: Building the green workforce for a sustainable future, one skilled hand at a time.
- meCash: Sending money across borders, simpler than ever before.
- Microfon: Education shouldn't be a financial hurdle. Tailored financing gets students on track.
- Nowii: Make public transport fun and sustainable – with a dash of gamification!
- Playroom: Connecting families and reducing the parent stress load, one playdate at a time.
- Tech1M: Finding the perfect talent just got easier with this intelligent hiring platform.
- TEVR: Immerse yourself in breathtaking virtual art galleries, made by artists, for art lovers.
- Travel Creators: Skip the tourist traps! Explore the world with authentic trips curated by locals.
- TRC: Smart cities made simple – this one-stop platform has all the solutions.
- UNNDOO: Finding qualified facial aesthetic practitioners in London? Click, browse, relax.
- Unyte Africa: Businesses, meet insurance! Seamless integration for happy customers and increased revenue.
- Vendoir: Event planning woes begone! This platform makes organizing gatherings a breeze.
- Vieunite: Art for the world! This online platform connects artists with global audiences.
- WUKA: Period comfort just got a whole lot more sustainable with these reusable pants.
- Zido: From sourcing suppliers to invoicing and payments, this platform has your back.
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