In collaboration with Lloyds Bank

Immerse
Catalyst

Applications are closed
Meet the cohort

Scale your business

Our accelerator, Immerse Catalyst, is designed to cater to established founders over a 8-week period as they seek to scale their businesses. We provide companies with exceptional resources, leading mentors and a network of investors, as well as access to experts and an alumni of founders. This unique accelerator offers a series of workshops covering topics that will guide your business to new heights.​
The accelerator will end with a Showcase Day, offering a platform for pitching to investors and accessing a £18k grant funding pot!
What's on offer
Access to a £18K funding pot
Join a community of founders
1-2-1 advice from Lloyds Bank staff
Pitch your business to investors
Access to expert coaching
16+ hours of group learning sessions

Programme Speakers 2025

Sarah Weingust
Investment Manager at Mountside Ventures
Emma Rees
Founder Angel and Executive Chair, Deployed
Subira Jones
Certified Lifestyle Coach and International TED X Speaker
Nat Cooper
Commercial Consultant and Manager at The Right Roots
Daniel Johnson
Founding Partner at We Scale Startups
Meet the 2024 cohort
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Naxxar Technology
Naxxar Technology
Twerk 'N' Jerk
Twerk 'N' Jerk
CTA Fintech Solutions
CTA Fintech Solutions
Pennies To Pounds
Pennies To Pounds

2025 timeline

There are only 25 spaces available on this unique accelerator, delivered through a combination of virtual and in-person events from September through to October 2025.
07 July
Applications open
20 August
Applications close
03 September
Accelerator starts
31 October
Showcase day

Masterclasses

Introductory Session and Scalable Business Modelling
Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Growth, and a Coaching Session
Financial Planning and Forecasting for Growth, Lloyds Bank ABM Drop-In
Marketing for Growth, Expanding Sales and Revenue
Mental Health and Wellbeing, and a Coaching Session
Raising Capital to Scale, Building and Leading High-Performing Team
How To Pitch Effectively and Coaching Session
Streamlining Operations
We're in a much better position now after being on the programme than when we entered. The grant funding, expert support, and cohort experience gave us the confidence and resources to grow Eco Swap, reach new clients, and take our business to the next level.
Antony Gutsa, Co-Founder, Eco Swap

Resources

Black Business Support Hub
Black British in Business & Proud Report 2022
Lloyds Bank Academy
Immerse is brought to you in partnership with Lloyds Bank