Barclays Black Founder Accelerator

2025 Cohort

Say hello to the cohort of the 2025 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.
400+
Applications received
37%
Businesses are ready to scale
36%
Businesses led by women
42.5%
Businesses from outside London
mamAR
mamAR
10Card Limited
10Card Limited
Aerial Icon
Aerial Icon
Afrilish
Afrilish
CANI
CANI
ClauseMap
ClauseMap
Ebonix Ltd
Ebonix Ltd
FindChow
FindChow
FluoretiQ Limited
FluoretiQ Limited
Foodable Technology Ltd
Foodable Technology Ltd
Integrevise
Integrevise
Inu
Inu
Kunda Kids
Kunda Kids
Map Your Event
Map Your Event
New Comma
New Comma
Ochieng&Co
Ochieng&Co
Onyx Beauty
Onyx Beauty
Onyx Data
Onyx Data
Powerfull
Powerfull
Sabie
Sabie
Spondle
Spondle
Vamp Technologies Limited
Vamp Technologies Limited
WeCar Technologies Ltd
WeCar Technologies Ltd
With Jacq
With Jacq

New Comma

NewComma is a social-recruitment platform empowering African and diaspora creatives to showcase their work, get discovered, and earn through their craft. Built for a global community of often overlooked and underpaid Black and African talent, the platform enables users to create standout portfolios, access paid opportunities, and connect with clients—all in one place. By bridging the gap between creativity and commerce, NewComma is reshaping how talent is found and valued across industries. It’s more than a platform; it’s a movement to unlock the potential of Black creative professionals and fuel long-term career growth on their own terms.
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10Card Limited

10Card is a digital membership platform offering York residents and visitors 10% off everyday spending at a wide range of local businesses. Priced at just £10 per year through a proprietary app and website, 10Card provides a simple, affordable way to support independent shops, restaurants, and service providers while saving money. With a total addressable market of over 9 million residents and tourists, the platform is designed to drive footfall, boost local economies, and create meaningful connections between communities and small businesses. 10Card combines convenience and impact, making local spending smarter and more rewarding.
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Aerial Icon

Aerial Icon is a deep tech company harnessing artificial intelligence to generate immersive 360° aerial environments for mental health therapy in virtual reality. Its platform enables clinicians and researchers to deliver nature-based therapeutic experiences that are scalable, accessible, and cost-effective. By eliminating the need for physical aerial filming, Aerial Icon removes logistical and safety barriers, allowing more people to benefit from immersive therapy. The company’s work bridges mental health innovation and advanced technology, offering a transformative tool for stress reduction, anxiety management, and emotional wellbeing across clinical and research settings.
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Afrilish

Afrilish is a food delivery platform dedicated exclusively to African cuisine, making it easy for users to discover, order, and enjoy meals from local African restaurants. The platform champions small businesses by offering lower commission rates, no monthly fees, and additional growth tools such as catering services, subscription options, and AI-powered health and nutrition features. Afrilish not only increases visibility for African food vendors but also enhances customer access to authentic, culturally rich dining experiences. By bridging technology and tradition, Afrilish is redefining how African cuisine is accessed, appreciated, and celebrated across local communities.
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CANI

CANI is an ecosystem of apps and services designed to help creators own, protect, and monetise their content independently. By leveraging on-chain storage, direct licensing, and community-driven distribution, CANI removes the need for intermediaries and empowers artists with full control over how their work is accessed and shared. The platform supports fairer, more transparent creative economies, allowing users to retain rights, set terms, and build direct relationships with their audiences. Whether you're a musician, designer, writer, or filmmaker, CANI provides the infrastructure to safeguard your intellectual property and grow sustainable revenue on your own terms.
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ClauseMap

ClauseMap is an AI-powered platform that transforms lengthy legal contracts into interactive mind maps, making complex information easier to digest and act on. Built with clause-level analysis and integrated case law insights, ClauseMap enhances legal understanding, speeds up review processes, and supports more confident negotiation. The platform is especially valuable for neurodivergent professionals, offering a visual and structured alternative to traditional legal documents. By combining legal expertise with cutting-edge technology, ClauseMap is redefining how lawyers and businesses engage with contracts—reducing cognitive load, increasing efficiency, and promoting accessibility in legal work.
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FindChow

FindChow is a UK-based food delivery platform connecting users with African restaurants, grocery stores, and takeaway kitchens, delivering authentic flavours from across the continent with ease. Designed to celebrate and elevate African cuisine, the platform offers customers a seamless way to enjoy the taste of home while supporting local businesses. For vendors, FindChow provides a digital storefront to boost visibility, reach new audiences, and grow their brand in a competitive market. By bridging culture and convenience, FindChow is building a vibrant ecosystem where African food businesses thrive and communities stay connected through shared culinary traditions.
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FluoretiQ Limited

FluoretiQ Limited develops rapid and precise point-of-care diagnostic tests for bacterial infections, helping healthcare providers prescribe the right antibiotics from the outset. Their cutting-edge technology detects bacteria within minutes, enabling faster, more accurate treatment while reducing the overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics. By supporting targeted prescribing, FluoretiQ plays a vital role in the global fight against antimicrobial resistance. Designed for use in clinics, hospitals, and pharmacies, their diagnostics bring lab-level accuracy to frontline care. With a mission to make diagnostics smarter and more accessible, FluoretiQ is reshaping how bacterial illnesses are identified and managed across healthcare systems.
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Foodable Technology Ltd

Foodable is a community-powered platform that puts people back at the centre of food in an age of automation and rising loneliness. Home cooks and cultural ambassadors share authentic recipes while AI works quietly in the background, personalising discovery based on what users already have. With filters for meal type, cuisine, and dietary needs, Foodable helps users make the most of their ingredients—whether they’re using up leftovers or exploring new global flavours. By reducing food waste and fostering human connection through shared culinary experiences, Foodable transforms everyday cooking into a joyful, culturally rich act of discovery.
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Integrevise

Integrevise is an AI-powered assessment platform transforming how universities verify student understanding through oral Viva-style exams. By replacing traditional written assessments with dynamic, interactive conversations, Integrevise helps institutions reduce academic misconduct and promote fairness at scale. The platform uses intelligent questioning to adapt in real time, ensuring students truly understand the material rather than memorise answers. Designed to be scalable, secure, and equitable, Integrevise supports a more authentic evaluation of knowledge and critical thinking. It’s a forward-thinking solution that addresses the growing challenges of cheating and assessment integrity in higher education.
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Inu

inu is a social bookmarking platform that connects Black food and travel enthusiasts with inclusive, welcoming venues around the world. Inspired by the legacy of the Green Book, inu empowers users to discover and share places where they feel safe, seen, and celebrated—whether dining out locally or exploring new destinations abroad. The platform makes it easy to curate personalised lists, browse community recommendations, and support businesses that prioritise inclusivity. By centring safety and joy in social experiences, inu is building a global community where Black travellers and food lovers can explore the world with confidence and connection.
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Kunda Kids

Kunda Kids is on a mission to build the Disney of Africa—bringing bold, beautiful African stories to children through books, animation, music, and digital experiences. Despite the fact that 40% of the world’s children will soon be of African heritage, African culture remains vastly underrepresented in children’s media. Kunda Kids is changing that. Its flagship show, Kunda and Friends, is becoming one of Africa’s leading preschool animations. With revenue generated from books, app subscriptions, and licensing, Kunda Kids is not just creating content—it’s building cultural infrastructure, inspiring pride, and making space for African stories in the global imagination.
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mamAR

mamAR is an AI-powered app supporting parents from preconception to postpartum with culturally sensitive, evidence-based education. Designed to improve maternal health outcomes, the app offers personalised, multilingual content, interactive 3D models, and immersive VR-based learning to enhance understanding and engagement. By addressing key drivers of maternal health disparities—such as low health literacy and limited access to culturally appropriate resources—mamAR helps users adopt healthier pregnancy behaviours and improve treatment adherence. Aligned with national maternal health policy priorities, mamAR empowers parents with the tools and knowledge they need to make informed decisions and experience safer, more supported pregnancies and births.
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Map Your Event

Map Your Event is a subscription-based digital platform designed to help individuals and communities plan, manage, and grow creative in-person events such as markets, festivals, and local celebrations. Through its intuitive web portal and attendee app, the platform streamlines event delivery while unlocking revenue opportunities through sponsorship, advertising, and donations. Its latest feature, the AI-powered Event Oracle, offers expert guidance on licensing, marketing, and operations—making professional support accessible to all. Map Your Event empowers organisers to create inclusive, sustainable, and successful experiences that bring people together, celebrate creativity, and strengthen local communities.
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Ochieng&Co

Ochieng & Co is launching SokoHut, a mobile-first platform that enables users across Africa, the Caribbean, and the global diaspora to search, tour, and finance homes, local goods, and professional services in real time. Powered by natural-language AI, immersive AR/VR, interactive maps, and Web3 payments, SokoHut offers a seamless, multilingual user experience. Built on Microsoft’s enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure and rooted in local insight, the platform bridges the digital divide to drive transparent commerce, inclusive wealth, and homegrown innovation. Set to launch in Q2 2025, SokoHut is redefining cross-border trade through scalable, African-led technology solutions. Ready when you are with the next one!
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Onyx Beauty

Onyx Beauty is an AI-powered platform helping women with textured hair navigate overwhelming product choices with clarity and confidence. With 74% of consumers abandoning purchases due to too much choice—and 68% of textured hair consumers reporting limited knowledge and little in-store support—Onyx Beauty addresses a major gap. Through its AI Hair iD quiz, personalised product recommendations, step-by-step routines, and a virtual AI Hair Assistant, the platform empowers users to shop smarter and care for their hair with ease. Onyx Beauty is redefining the textured hair experience, replacing confusion and trial-and-error with confidence, education, and truly personalised support. Let me know when you're ready with the next one!
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Spondle

Spondle is a home management platform designed to support modern parents in raising children with confidence while leading more balanced, fulfilled lives. The platform offers simplified tools for organising daily routines, managing household responsibilities, and fostering meaningful family conversations. With features that encourage shared understanding and proactive parenting, Spondle helps reduce overwhelm and strengthen family connections. Whether it’s planning meals, tracking chores, or guiding values-based discussions, Spondle empowers parents with the structure and support they need to thrive at home. It’s more than an app—it’s a parenting companion built for today’s busy, mindful families.
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Powerfull

Powerfull is an AI-powered platform that helps UK solar installers convert up to 10x more leads by using real smart meter data to show customers exactly how much their energy bills will drop. By delivering personalised energy savings insights, Powerfull builds trust, simplifies decision-making, and accelerates the sales process. Installers can offer tailored projections that resonate with homeowners, turning complex data into clear, compelling value. With a focus on transparency and precision, Powerfull empowers solar businesses to close more deals, increase customer confidence, and drive the adoption of sustainable energy solutions across the UK.
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Sabie

Sabie is an AI-powered travel platform designed for modern explorers seeking unique and unforgettable experiences. From boutique stays and hidden-gem restaurants to cultural events and curated activities, Sabie makes it easy to discover, book, and share everything in one seamless app. Powered by intelligent recommendations and user preferences, the platform personalises travel planning while bringing inspiration and spontaneity back to the journey. Whether you're exploring your own city or venturing abroad, Sabie helps you uncover the extraordinary, connect with local culture, and create meaningful memories—all through a single, beautifully designed travel companion.
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Vamp Technologies Limited

Vamp is an AI-powered hiring platform that helps startups and small businesses hire qualified tech talent up to 7x faster. Using advanced algorithms, Vamp analyses candidates' skills, matches them to open roles, and ranks the best-fit applicants—automating the most time-consuming parts of the hiring process. Designed for speed, precision, and scale, the platform enables lean teams to make smarter hiring decisions without sacrificing quality. Whether you’re filling developer roles or scaling a growing team, Vamp streamlines recruitment, reduces bias, and ensures top talent is matched with the right opportunities—empowering businesses to grow faster with the right people.
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WeCar Technologies Ltd

WeCar Technologies is an automotive technology company specialising in advanced tracking, telematics, and fleet management solutions. Through its business-facing brand, Traknova, the company provides the powerful software behind live tracking and operations for industries like car rental, haulage, and taxi services—offering capabilities similar to those used by platforms like Uber. On the consumer side, WeCar’s GuardOn brand delivers cutting-edge vehicle security and tracking tools designed to reduce theft and enhance driver safety. With a dual focus on enterprise efficiency and personal protection, WeCar Technologies is shaping the future of connected mobility across commercial and private transport.
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With Jacq

With Jacq is a fashion-tech platform combining AI styling, AR try-ons, and confidence coaching to help users express their most empowered, authentic selves—one outfit and affirmation at a time. Designed to support people through every stage of life, the platform offers more than just wardrobe styling; it provides a personalised, growth-oriented experience that evolves with its users. From outfit inspiration to self-belief, With Jacq blends technology and mindset to transform how people get dressed and how they show up in the world. It’s where fashion meets personal development—with style, purpose, and confidence built into every look.
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Ebonix Ltd

Ebonix is a creative and cultural tech practice, founded in 2015 by Danielle Udogaranya, that is fast evolving as a pioneering platform at the intersection of creativity, technology, and inclusion. For nearly a decade, Ebonix has redefined representation in gaming and digital spaces, ensuring that historically underrepresented communities see themselves authentically reflected in virtual worlds. We are redefining representation by creating inclusive, nuanced digital experiences through innovative 3D design, XR, consultancy and education.
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Onyx Data

Onyx Data helps organisations unlock the full potential of their data through Microsoft’s AI and analytics platforms. Specialising in scalable data strategies and intelligent automation, the company empowers clients to make smarter decisions, streamline operations, and achieve measurable outcomes. With deep expertise across sectors such as government, healthcare, and financial services, Onyx Data designs and delivers bespoke solutions that drive real business value. From data engineering to predictive analytics and AI integration, Onyx Data transforms how enterprises harness information—bridging the gap between insight and action to fuel innovation, efficiency, and long-term growth.
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