Immerse Catalyst Accelerator

2024 Cohort

Say hello to the cohort of the Immerse Catalyst Accelerator. Find out the amazing companies that made this cohort an absolute success.

Interesting stats about Immerse Catalyst

Our Immerse Catalyst Accelerator is designed to support early-stage founders over a 9-week period as they seek to scale their businesses.
£758.5k
funding raised by cohort
£4.91m
revenue earned by cohort
62%
female founders
31%
people are based outside London

OIO Case

OIO Case is an innovative idea focused on creating practical solutions for individuals who carry two phones for work and personal use. The OIO dual phone case, allows users to combine or separate two phones effortlessly with a unique hinge mechanism. Designed for convenience and functionality, OIO Case aims to provide high-quality, durable products that streamline the way people manage multiple devices.
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Matts BBQ

MattsBBQ is an events and festival company offering an immersive Afro-Caribbean experience, celebrating music and food culture. Having grown from a backyard gathering to a 5,000-ticket festival in 2024, MattsBBQ now hosts events internationally, from London to Jamaica, delivering unforgettable experiences that showcase Afro-Culture's richness and diversity.
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Zoah Consultancy

Zoah Consultancy specialises in bespoke training and coaching for people leaders and their teams, using a trademarked methodology focused on personalised behavioural change. Their tailored approach addresses core workplace challenges, improves communication, and fosters trust, leading to enhanced individual performance and overall organisational health.
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ZidoPay

ZidoPay is a fintech platform that transforms bill management by streamlining payments for various utilities through innovative real-time data and analytics.
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Sleepgoddess

Sleepgoddess helps people improve their sleep habits with sustainable, natural aromatherapy products and functional and practical tools so they can take control of their sleep habits and create a better night’s sleep. Their innovative creations are always handmade in the UK with quality vegan materials. Sleep better with their massage oil candles, sleep mists, affirmation pills and incense sticks.
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SHYNE

SHYNE is a personal care brand, made by men with textured hair, for men with textured hair. Tired of the lacking choice of quality haircare products for black men in major retailers, they took matters into their own hands, developing a range of hair styling products designed to tackle the specific haircare challenges faced by black men. With a vision of inclusivity, SHYNE empowers men all over the world to shine with confidence and express themselves through their hair.
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Sercasa

Sercasa specialises in redefining serviced apartments and aparthotels to enhance at-home experiences for consumers.
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Sens8ate

Sens8ate creates premium skincare products using natural, organic, and sustainable ingredients, designed to be effective for all skin types while minimising environmental impact. Inspired by personal experiences with skin inflammation, Sens8ate is committed to offering eco-friendly, family-safe solutions that prioritise health, transparency, and inclusivity.
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Runnel

Runnel is the first leaflet distribution platform that empowers brands to build and deploy sign-up focused funnels to track, measure, scale and optimise their offline campaigns like Meta or google ads.
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Revival London

Revival is a zero-waste fashion label centred on sustainability and specialising in the repurposing of textile waste. As a slow fashion brand, Revival creates limited edition capsule collections using reclaimed garments that are deconstructed and redesigned into contemporary pieces, made ethically by local makers. The London-based fashion house is passionate about giving a new lease of life to the fabulous and forgotten clothes in our wardrobes with the vision of inspiring more conscious and circular ways of creating and consuming fashion. Making slow fashion sexy.
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Polishpad

Polishpad is a business management tool built for nail technicians. It simplifies client management and appointment booking with tailored features. Focused on community, Polishpad helps nail technicians connect with clients and grow their businesses. Named a top 100 startup to watch in 2024 by Startups.co.uk and backed by Microsoft for Startups, Polishpad is set to transform the beauty industry.
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Philly & Friends

Philly & Friends is an award-winning, data-driven, character-based play and learning brand on a mission to add a drop of colour to the playroom. They are not just a children's brand; they are a movement where play, learning, and diversity unite to shape the future. They create toys, play kits and tech-enabled learning resources for social impact. Their products allow children to dream, encourage learning through play, and offer positive representation.
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Onyx Data

Empower your business with cutting-edge AI and Analytics solutions from Onyx Data. Their team of esteemed Microsoft MVPs and Certified Trainers is dedicated to turning data challenges into success stories, ensuring precision and efficiency right from the start.
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Nutrifield Foods & Agro Processing Company Limited

Nutrifield Foods and Agro Processing Company, known as Nufi, is a food processing business based in. Their mission is to improve the quality of peoples lives through food. Nufi is dedicated to enriching lives and nourishing nations through food innovation and started as a small business tailored to catering healthy meals to bachelors.
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Mum Bub Hub

At Mum Bub Hub, their aim is to help women heal, rest and recover after childbirth. They are passionate about wellness and self-care, and it is a core principle in the resources and products they offer. They are a social enterprise, so they are able to use profits for the provision of antenatal and postnatal workshops and support groups, which are delivered to women and families in vulnerable communities.
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Kids Life Clothing

Kids Life Clothing is an online e-commerce platform offering childrenswear for ages 0-16, featuring a range of over 30 brands, from small businesses to well-known names. Launched in 2019, the brand aims to create an inclusive, community-focused platform catering to all price points and needs, with a particular focus on expanding boyswear offerings.
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Imagine Me Stories

Imagine Me Stories is a rapidly scaling platform revolutionising the children's literature market by addressing the significant gap in diverse representation. At its core, the business operates as an innovative subscription service, curating and delivering culturally rich and diverse books tailored to each child’s age, reading level, and cultural background.
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Heavens Touch

Heavens Touch® is a luxurious, handmade hair and skincare brand founded by Danielle, a qualified cosmetic chemist with a passion for natural beauty. The brand was born out of frustration with the lack of high-quality, effective, and clean products for dry, kinky hair and dry skin.
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Events Meets World

At Events Meets World their mission is to transform the events market by providing a one-stop platform that meets all event needs. Their goal is to deliver innovative solutions that make event planning efficient, seamless, and enjoyable for their clients. They also aim to invest in training, mentorship, and networking programs that empower the next generation of event planners and create a more diverse and inclusive industry.
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Ecoswap

Ecoswap is a pioneering digital platform dedicated to promoting sustainability through conscious gifting. Founded with the mission to make eco-friendly choices accessible and rewarding, Ecoswap offers a multi-choice gift card exclusively redeemable at sustainable and ethical brands.
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Dipped In Creativity Engagement CIC

Dipped In Creativity Engagement (D.I.C.E) is a social enterprise dedicated to empowering young people and communities through tailored youth programs, employability support, and community events. With a focus on creating safe spaces for growth and development, D.I.C.E provides opportunities and pathways to help young individuals achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
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Crafts Lobby

Crafts Lobby focuses on creating transformative co-working and manufacturing spaces.
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Chariot Coaching

Chariot Coaching is a personal development space designed for C-suite women of colour who want to discover their full potential. Their Embodied Ebony 12-week shadow integration process has been carefully designed to help female leaders find their authenticity and freedom.
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CHÁPS

Chaps is a pioneering soft drinks brand dedicated to introducing beverages inspired by traditional African drinks, to a global audience. Their mission is to bottle the unique flavours, rich heritage and good vibes of African culture to new audiences.
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Carisips

Carisips is revitalising the still drinks market with unique, low-calorie flavors like Red Lemonade and Cherry Hibiscus, all vegan, halal, and made with natural ingredients in the UK. Focused on sustainability, Carisips uses recyclable aluminium cans and biogas in production.
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Beyond Football

Beyond Football is an organisation focused on helping elite athletes, especially footballers, build successful careers and identities beyond sports. The company offers personalised mentoring, educational programs, and career workshops to equip athletes for life after their playing careers.
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Alive On-Go

Alive On-Go is a UK-based health and wellness brand dedicated to promoting a healthier lifestyle through 100% vegan and organic products. With a range that includes supplements, juices, and a health book, Alive On-Go provides sustainable, plant-based solutions to support physical and mental well-being.
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Cactus Laser Clinic

Cactus Laser Clinic specialises in a wide range of laser hair removal treatments for both men and women, we are committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces, particularly for black and brown skin types.
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Afro Touch Design

AfroTouch Design is a UK-based greeting card and stationery brand that offers vibrant, African-inspired designs celebrating culture and heritage. Known for its unique blend of bold African prints and modern aesthetics, AfroTouch has gained recognition by being stocked in major UK retailers and is committed to sustainability and expanding its global presence.
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