Barclays Black Founder Accelerator

2024 Cohort

Say hello to the cohort of the 2024 Barclays Black Founder Accelerator. Find out the amazing companies that made this cohort an absolute success.

The Barclays Black Founder Accelerator in Numbers

The Barclays Black Founder Accelerator is a dedicated 12-week programme designed to champion Black founder-led businesses through a series of masterclasses and one-to-one mentoring to help them accelerate and grow.
300+
Applications received
25
Black-led business onboarded
48%
Businesses led by women
11
Businesses from outside London
AICHITECT
AICHITECT
Trybe
Trybe
WA Health
WA Health
Trapar
Trapar
Swapped
Swapped
Smart Bricks
Smart Bricks
ONYX
ONYX
NatQuest
NatQuest
Leania.AI
Leania.AI
Kadan Kadan
Kadan Kadan
Janki Robotics
Janki Robotics
Ishango. AI
Ishango. AI
InClued.AI
InClued.AI
Horizun
Horizun
Grains and Oil
Grains and Oil
First Tuch
First Tuch
Edat
Edat
Doctor Little
Doctor Little
Care Algo
Care Algo
Ascents
Ascents
Agenly AI
Agenly AI
Open Speech
Open Speech
Looks Like Me
Looks Like Me
Slyzed
Slyzed
Naxxar Technology
Naxxar Technology

AICHITECT

AICHITECT is an AI platform enabling those in the Construction Sector (such as the NHS, our first customer) to automate and digitise their processes saving up to 99% in time and expenses.
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Trybe

Founded by Nyah, Trybe is an innovative mobile application crafted to transform how families manage and interact in their daily lives. Originating from the need to merge sophisticated technology with personalised care, Trybe equips users with a suite of tools specifically tailored to meet the unique challenges of parenting and family management. Situated at the intersection of technology and family wellness, Trybe stands out in the UK parenting app market for its commitment to customisation and empowering users.
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WA Health

WA Health is developing a machine learning-powered app to streamline administrative tasks at GP practices.
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Trapar

Trapar empowers restaurants by reducing high commission fees from traditional food delivery platforms, which can reach up to 35% per order.
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Swapped

Swapped is a circular fashion app that allows users to swap their preloved occasion items by swiping left and right!
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Smart Bricks

Smart Bricks, an AI co-pilot for smarter real estate buying, enables buyers to find the right property faster, smarter, and with 99% less effort
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ONYX

At Onyx Learning & Development, we're not just educators; we're catalysts for organisational change.
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NatQuest

NatQuest is a supply chain technology company offering SCM Genius Network, an AI-powered platform for on-demand procurement and supply chain expertise.
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Leania.AI

We're levelling the AI and automation playing field for small businesses to fully leverage this cutting-edge technology.
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Kadan Kadan

Kadan Kadan was created by Malobi's Limited to address the high costs of air freight that hinder small businesses from importing goods.
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Janki Robotics

At Janki Robotics, we build AI-powered robots for the $1.3T self-care industry to ensure beauty services can be delivered affordably and in minutes,
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Ishango. AI

Ishango.ai, founded in 2021, is a social enterprise creating AI and data solutions for global companies while providing opportunities for African data scientists.
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InClued.AI

InClued helps create inclusive communication by using AI to identify biases and recommend edits, ensuring your messages resonate with diverse audiences.
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Horizun

At Horizun, we believe dream careers exists; they just haven't been dreamt yet. That's why we're on a mission to help a billion people globally discover their life's passion.
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Grains and Oil

We connect farmers using organic and responsible practices with conscious buyers like you, making it easy to source the freshest, most ethically produced seeds, fruits, vegetables, grains and oils for your business.
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First Tuch

Our charity, initially called ‘Friends of the Neo Natal Unit at St George’s” was formed in 1998 by a parent, Elaine Powell, and staff nurses Jeannie Walls, Ellen Walsh and Catrin Grady to raise money to improve the parent bedrooms on the unit. The neonatal Unit then, as now, was a centre of excellence for premature and sick babies but like all hospitals, there was little provision to support parents.
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Edat

For students in Sub-Saharan Africa facing significant educational challenges, EDATECH offers a personalized learning platform that uses data and AI to create customized learning paths.
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Doctor Little

Doctor Little enhances athletic performance and prevents injuries with smart sensors integrated into sport sleeves.
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Care Algo

CareAlgo, founded in 2021, is revolutionizing the care sector with AI-powered solutions. Our platform features culturally appropriate matching technology and cultural competency training, enabling care agencies to match care receivers with workers who understand their cultural backgrounds.
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Ascents

We equip you with tried & tested marketing methods from the top FTSE companies & help you unlock the growth you deserve. From ideation to brand building, marketing deployment to retail entry, we’ve got you covered!
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Agenly AI

Agenly Ai is building the future of Outsourcing and Customer Experience! Our human-in-the-loop platform allows businesses to automate and scale their customer experience and sales with multilingual Ai Agents, capable of completing complex tasks, whilst working collaboratively with your human team.
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Open Speech

OpenSpeech is an innovative startup transforming audio data into digital content using advanced AI technologies. Founded by Raymond Alake, a frontend developer, and Richmond Alake, a developer advocate at MongoDB, the company addresses gaps in audio content processing.
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Looks Like Me

Looks Like Me, celebrating all people through casting. We ensure people (street casts, actors and creators) are considered and featured in advertising, audio, theatre and mainstream media.
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Slyzed

Founded by Desmond Nganga and Julius Angwenyi, Slyzed is a revolutionary social e-commerce platform built for growth-hungry businesses. We bridge the gap between traditional e-commerce and the power of social media, offering a one-stop shop to sell, resell, and buy.
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Naxxar Technology

Naxxar Tech is developing the world’s largest freight carbon emissions monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) database.
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To participate in the Programme, you must (i) be over 18 years old; (ii) be based in the UK; (iii) self-identify as Black or of Black heritage; (iv) have founded (either alone or with another or be a ‘C-suite’ executive within) a UK registered technology business employing a minimum of 2 employees (with a maximum of 2 people from your company being allowed to participate in the Programme) and (v) have been informed in writing by Barclays that you have been accepted on to the Programme.
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