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Virgin StartUp

Virgin StartUp is a UK-based organization that provides funding, mentoring, and community resources to early-stage founders. It has facilitated over…

Founded
2013
Recorded stages
Pre Seed, Seed
Recorded regions
United Kingdom, Europe
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Overview

Virgin StartUp is an organization based in the United Kingdom that supports founders in starting and growing their businesses. It was founded to provide funding, mentoring, and community resources for entrepreneurs. The organization has facilitated over £90 million in funding to small businesses and has supported more than 6,000 founders through its Start Up program.

Focus

Virgin StartUp offers funding through Start Up Loans, allowing co-founders to borrow up to £25,000. The organization also runs accelerator programs aimed at underrepresented founders to help them unlock growth and investment potential. Additionally, it provides a community platform for founders to connect, share, and learn from one another.

Support

Virgin StartUp offers government-backed startup loans, mentorship, and a community platform for founders. The Empower100 accelerator specifically supports underrepresented founders, providing them with resources to grow their businesses without giving up equity.

Questions

Q: What is the loan size? A: Loans range from GBP 500 to GBP 25,000. Q: Is there an equity stake? A: No, founders do not give up equity. Q: Who can apply? A: UK-based founders with businesses trading less than 36 months or pre-trading.

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