Immerse Catalyst Accelerator

2026 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 8-week period as they seek to scale their businesses.
£2.2m
funding raised
£4.2m
revenue earned by cohort
57%
female founders
46%
people are based outside London
Alethica
Alethica
Batanaful
Batanaful
Bibinee Dolls
Bibinee Dolls
Black Psychotherapy
Black Psychotherapy
Careeryse
Careeryse
Doceo
Doceo
Ducks2Water
Ducks2Water
DÒDÒ
DÒDÒ
EDP Training Ltd
EDP Training Ltd
Fighting Financials Limited
Fighting Financials Limited
Franklyn's Forum Ltd.
Franklyn's Forum Ltd.
Gmax Trackstars
Gmax Trackstars
Green Bean Studios
Green Bean Studios
LawNeeds Ltd.
LawNeeds Ltd.
Loujo
Loujo
Migraide AI
Migraide AI
Minervate
Minervate
People Supported Technologies Ltd
People Supported Technologies Ltd
PolyBiotics
PolyBiotics
RightNow Support
RightNow Support
Safe Online Space Cymru CIC
Safe Online Space Cymru CIC
Strangers in the City
Strangers in the City
That Good Hair Ltd
That Good Hair Ltd
The Blackwell Clinic
The Blackwell Clinic
BEAME
BEAME
The Matcha Yaad
The Matcha Yaad
DABA
DABA
The Straw Hat Group
The Straw Hat Group

Alethica

Alethica is led by Aurelia Le Frapper, Founder. The company fixes broken customer operations in regulated industries by preserving context across support, operations, and compliance. Its shared memory layer enables AI agents to retain, route, and act on customer, policy, and regulatory information, reducing costs, resolution time, and regulatory risk.
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Batanaful

Batanaful was founded by Kieran Agard. The hair repair brand is built around Batana oil traditionally used in La Moskitia, Honduras. Batanaful works directly with Indigenous communities to ethically source authentic Batana oil and develop high-performance products that support scalp health, reduce breakage, and promote healthy hair regrowth.
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Bibinee Dolls

Bibinee Dolls was founded by Stephanie Mensah. The award-winning UK brand creates dolls and early years resources that champion diversity, confidence, and representation. Through thoughtfully designed products and community initiatives, Bibinee Dolls celebrates culture, identity, and self-love to ensure every child feels seen, valued, and represented.
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Black Psychotherapy

Kim Loliya serves as Director at Black Psychotherapy, a London-based service that provides culturally attuned therapy, training, and consultancy for Black and racially minoritised communities. Grounded in decolonial and anti-oppressive frameworks, it centres social context and lived experience while expanding access through community clinics and nationwide online sessions.
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Careeryse

Careeryse was founded by Nejmi Alexander, executive coach and former strategy consultant. The company helps growing organisations turn people into a competitive advantage through scalable, evidence-led leadership development. Using behavioural insight, coaching, and its Leadership Baseline+ platform, Careeryse supports scale-ups and mid-market firms to develop effective leaders with measurable impact.
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Doceo

Zoë Mabo serves as the COO of Doceo, an education-to-careers platform empowering youth aged 14–18. Doceo delivers data-driven employability programs across STEM, law, and finance. By prioritizing equity and inclusion, the platform has reached over 4,000 students, bridging the gap between young people and industry-leading employers.
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DÒDÒ

Tola Alade is the Founder and CEO of DÒDÒ, the world’s first plantain-infused rum. Distilled in Scotland, the brand celebrates West African and Caribbean heritage through premium spirits innovation. Since its viral debut, DÒDÒ has established a strong community resonance, delivering culturally authentic products and expanding its small-batch production.
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Ducks2Water

James Nugent is the Founder of Ducks2Water, a thriving swim school launched in 2020. Since its inception, the business has expanded to multiple venues with a team of 18 professionals. By prioritizing systematized operations and high standards, Ducks2Water is positioned for accelerated growth as a rising national brand.
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EDP Training Ltd

Bianca Jones is the Founder of EDP Training Ltd, a UK-based consultancy specializing in workplace wellbeing, race equity, and allyship. EDP delivers measurable cultural change through psychological safety training and its "Race Ahead" anti-racism programs. By combining evidence-based content with lived experience, the firm supports national employers in embedding long-term inclusion.
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Fighting Financials Limited

Andrew is the Founder and Owner of Fighting Financials Limited. An Oxford and Warwick alumnus, Andrew leveraged nearly a decade of experience as an analyst at institutions like RBC and Credit Suisse to launch the firm in 2023. FCA-authorized since 2024, the London-based business provides expert financial services and investment insights.
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Franklyn's Forum Ltd.

Tashan Dwyer is the Founder and CEO of Franklyn’s Forum, a youth-led creative agency and talent incubator. Since 2023, the agency has empowered over 200 emerging creators in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. By providing strategic guidance and influencer marketing expertise, Franklyn’s Forum turns diverse creative talent into sustainable digital careers.
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Gmax Trackstars

Mark Lancaster is the Founder of Gmax Trackstars and Dragonfly Yoga Studio. Gmax is an award-winning athletics academy transforming young lives through elite coaching and social change. Its sister social enterprise, Dragonfly Yoga, reinvests profits into the Gmax charity, providing accessible community wellness while supporting youth sports development across London.
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Green Bean Studios

Anita Frost is the Founder of Green Bean Studios®, a dynamic children’s entertainment brand spanning retail, music, and TV. Through animated adventures and immersive events, the studio encourages global communities to live sustainably. Anita’s work centers on three core pillars- Earth, Kids, and Community, supporting children to play, learn, and protect nature.
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LawNeeds Ltd.

Steve Okolo is the Founder of LawNeeds, a legal-tech startup enhancing access for migrants and international students. The mobile-first platform provides AI-powered, multilingual guidance and seamless connections to regulated lawyers. By combining AI efficiency with human verification, LawNeeds delivers accessible, compliant legal support for underserved communities navigating complex systems.
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Loujo

Alexander Molokwu is the Founder and CEO of Loujo, a platform helping dyslexic primary students master reading and writing through curriculum-aligned songs. Supported by Innovate UK, Loujo integrates animation and immersive production to create multimedia learning experiences. Having trailed in 18 schools, the platform is now scaling its national impact.
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Migraide AI

Founded by CEO Faith Ida, Migraide is an AI-powered agentic platform automating complex workflows across regulated industries, beginning with visas and travel. It streamlines fragmented processes by completing applications with speed and accuracy. Since launch, Migraide has processed 30,000+ applications, generated early revenue, and secured global partnerships.
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Minervate

Lola Enape is the CEO of Minervate, a HealthTech company dedicated to accelerating the delivery of high-quality medicinal products. Minervate focuses on streamlining industry processes to advance the human condition, ensuring that life-enhancing medical solutions reach patients with greater speed, safety, and clinical efficiency.
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PolyBiotics

Dr. Amina Hersi is the Founder of PolyBiotics, a science-led women’s health supplement brand. Leveraging over 11 years of clinical experience as a GP, Dr. Hersi addresses industry misinformation through evidence-based, ethical formulations. The brand prioritizes transparency, representation, and education to improve long-term health outcomes for women globally.
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People Supported Technologies Ltd

Georgina Denis is the Co-Founder and CEO of PSi, a technology company building infrastructure for modern democracy. Specializing in public sector innovation and collective decision-making, Georgina helps institutions deliver fair, inclusive engagement at scale. Her work focuses on creating robust systems that transform high-stakes public dialogue into actionable government results.
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RightNow Support

Lateefah Wainwright is the Founder of RightNow Support, a UK-based legal services company launched in 2023. The firm provides a hybrid model of legal support, retainer packages, and digital products. By bridging the gap between law firms and aspiring paralegals, RightNow Support demystifies the law while fostering professional growth.
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Safe Online Space Cymru CIC

Princess Onyeanusi is the Founder and CEO of Safe Online Space Cymru, an organization dedicated to fostering a safe digital community in Wales. The initiative tackles online abuse and cyberbullying through digital literacy workshops and victim support. By advocating for policy change and youth empowerment, Princess promotes a protected online environment.
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Strangers in the City

Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy is the Co-Founder of Strangers in the City, a platform fostering adult friendships through unique, in-person experiences. By requiring solo attendance, the community prioritizes genuine connection and play. Through diverse activities like pottery and improv, Zainab helps adults rediscover the joy of interaction and explore new hobbies.
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That Good Hair Ltd

Paris Reveira is the Founder of That Good Hair, a plant-powered brand launched in 2020 for textured hair and sensitive scalps. Inspired by personal experience with scalp eczema, Paris creates gentle, effective essentials for curls and locs. With retail presence in Westfield, the brand is now scaling through manufacturing and investment.
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The Blackwell Clinic

Dr. Syreeta Daw and Dr. Buchi Nzekwue are the Founders of The Blackwell Clinic, a CQC-registered private medical practice in London. Established in 2023, the clinic offers comprehensive GP services, dermatology, and women’s health. By combining clinical expertise with a compassionate, patient-centered approach, the founders provide accessible, high-quality care.
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BEAME

BEAME was founded by Eniye Okah. The next-generation sun care brand reimagines SPF for everyday life by addressing the reapplication gap. Through science-led, habit-forming innovations including colour-changing UV detection stickers and on-the-go formats, BEAME helps busy, Gen Z consumers build better sun protection habits and reduce long-term UV damage.
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The Matcha Yaad

Monique Farquharson is the Founder of The Matcha Yaad, a premium beverage brand fusing high-grade Japanese matcha with bold, Caribbean-inspired flavors. By creating accessible yet elevated products, including ready-to-drink refreshers and ceremonial powders, Monique makes matcha culturally relevant. Her mission is to redefine wellness through functional drinks that fit seamlessly into everyday life.
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DABA

David Dele-Ojo is the Co-founder of DABA, a UK-based personal care brand providing science-backed skincare for melanin-rich skin. Launched in 2023, the brand utilizes high-quality African-sourced ingredients and sustainable sugarcane packaging. DABA combines clinical performance with accessibility, prioritizing ethical sourcing and global expansion into the EU and U.S. markets.
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The Straw Hat Group

James Gayle is the Founder of The Straw Hat Group, a creative collective building content ecosystems for brands in the age of AI. Through an integrated podcast studio, social agency, and growth consultancy, James replaces traditional campaigns with long-term infrastructure. His focus is on driving organic growth, community building, and high-quality sales for modern brands.
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