Black Venture Growth Programme

2024 Cohort

Say hello to the cohort of the 2024 Black Venture Growth Programme. Find out more about the amazing companies that made this cohort an absolute success.

Interesting stats about Black Venture Growth Programme

The Barclays Black Venture Growth Programme is a dedicated 16-week programme that focuses on growth and removing barriers to fundraising through targeted support.
208+
Applications received
20
Black-led business onboarded
30%
Businesses led by women
8
Different business industries
TWOSHOT
TWOSHOT
Trade Assist Limited
Trade Assist Limited
SP Sahara Tech LTD.
SP Sahara Tech LTD.
School of New Africa LTD.
School of New Africa LTD.
Rare Eat
Rare Eat
Rain Labs
Rain Labs
PLP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED T/A GLOBALCHAIN
PLP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED T/A GLOBALCHAIN
Peppa
Peppa
Payinc Group Limited
Payinc Group Limited
MedTech Solutions Global
MedTech Solutions Global
Access UK
Access UK
Pollen Pay
Pollen Pay
Loop Music Limited
Loop Music Limited
Known Source
Known Source
iWoman Media LTD
iWoman Media LTD
Fxbud Limited
Fxbud Limited
Birdie Box LTD.
Birdie Box LTD.
Betascore Finance Limited
Betascore Finance Limited
Agile Fufilment LTD.
Agile Fufilment LTD.
EKO Organics Limited
EKO Organics Limited

TWOSHOT

TwoShot is a company where users can create and remix music with state-of-the-art AI, free from copyright concerns. Behind the scenes, TwoShot partner with rights holders, from record labels to independent artists, to help them create, share, and monetise custom AI models.
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Trade Assist Limited

Trade Assist is a start-up company based at University of Bradford in the Bradford Renduchintala Enterprise Ecosystem. Trade Assist was established to assist businesses to make optimal decisions that improve their performance, increase their domestic or international market share and reduce some of the export and import risks they face
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SP Sahara Tech LTD.

StraitPay are a digital neo-bank platform focused on simplifying payments and investments into Africa. They have won an ward for 'the London Fintech start-up award' in 2023.
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School of New Africa LTD.

New Africa (SONA) is a revolutionary new educational platform that teaches African history, culture and financial literacy in a gamified format. The Platform is connected to the SONA prepaid debit card which parents can top up with their child's pockets money, the child is then able to unlock their pocket money as they uncover their culture on a weekly basis.
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Rare Eat

Rare Eat is an innovative technology platform and marketplace specialising in delivering fresh, frozen-to-cook African meals. Their mission is to promote the rich and diverse flavours of African cuisine, making it accessible and convenient for everyone.
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Rain Labs

Rain Labs specialise in delivering comprehensive music marketing solutions tailored to independent and emerging African artists across UK, Africa and the Diaspora, offering an array of services designed to elevate their presence on the global stage.
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PLP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED T/A GLOBALCHAIN

Globachain is a blockchain powered payment ecosystem, facilitating cross border payments and merchant services. It allows users to convert fiat to crypto or vice versa using GlobaChain’s off-ramp solutions
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Peppa

Peppa is a company that helps other businesses set up online stores. Their platform offers an easy-to-use interface, mobile responsiveness, and pre-designed templates to get you started quickly. They also boast features to help businesses increase their revenue, including marketing tools and analytics to gain insights into customer behaviour.
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Payinc Group Limited

PayAngel is a fintech company building a global payment network that enables secure, cross-border transactions. With a strong foundation and extensive experience, the company has expanded rapidly to serve customers in 22 countries.
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MedTech Solutions Global

B2B Impact HealthTech SaaS, improving healthcare delivery for millions of people in Africa by empowering patients, reducing the administration burden for health professionals, and advancing global health with real-time, data-driven, AI-leveraged insights.
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Access UK

Access UK {African Caribbean Careers & Employment Support Services UK), is a leading BME careers solutions consultancy and charity dedicated to improving outcomes in Education, Employment and Enterprise, for young black beneficiaries . They also provides additional services and support to develop companies and institutions, DEI policies and practices
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Pollen Pay

PollenPay is poised to make waves and shape the future of payments for the better. It is a payment platform allowing customers to make purchases using flexible plans without incurring interest.
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Loop Music Limited

Loop Music is a groundbreaking music collaboration platform empowering independent artists and creators to take control of their careers. Founded in 2019, Loop has built a thriving community of over active users through a user-friendly mobile app and web platform.
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Known Source

Known Source is a clothing company that uses a circular business model. They sell high-quality second hand clothing at a set price and then resell it when a customer is finished with it. This approach is intended to be environmentally friendly by reducing waste.
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iWoman Media LTD

iWoman Media Ltd is a dynamic media company dedicated to empowering women through innovative media production and training. Founded by Ngunan Adamu, the company operates in tandem with iWoman Academy CIC, a community interest company committed to boosting women's confidence and skills in radio production, media, and financial literacy.
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Fxbud Limited

FXBud is a digital platform that connects people to exchange currencies at favorable rates. They aim to improve financial access for Africans by offering a secure and efficient way to send and receive money across borders. Through their innovative marketplace and AI-powered matching system, FXBud is disrupting the traditional remittance industry.
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Birdie Box LTD.

BirdieBox is a pioneering company dedicated to empowering individuals with memory loss and their caregivers through AI-powered technology. Founded to provide innovative solutions for Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Amnesia, and general memory decline, BirdieBox emerged during the pandemic from personal experiences.
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Betascore Finance Limited

Ndewo is a data driven platform that makes essential financial and credit services accessible and affordable to migrants.
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Agile Fufilment LTD.

Agile Fulfilment Ltd is a automated assessment tool that evaluates software usage, identifies outdated or redundant solutions, and finds opportunities for preferential pricing via license agreement consolidation.
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EKO Organics Limited

Ekó Botanicals is a clean, sustainable skincare brand focused on addressing the unique needs of midlife women. Blending traditional African and British beauty wisdom with modern science, the company offers high-performance natural products designed to nourish and revitalize mature skin. Founded by former City executive Apinke Efiong, Ekó Botanicals is inspired by her personal journey to find effective skincare solutions and her family's botanical heritage.
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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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