Venture Forward

2026 Cohort

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

Interesting stats about Venture Forward Programme

Our Venture Forward Programme is designed for founders planning to raise investment within the next 3–6 months, supporting those close to market to refine their fundraising strategy, strengthen their pitch, and access the right investors to become credible, investable, and ready to raise.
227+
Applications received
71%
Minority-led businesses
30%
Have raised funds from Angels or VCs
17
Different industries
Kamelion
Kamelion
UGiftMe
UGiftMe
Play Box Technology
Play Box Technology
Goalite
Goalite
Hustl
Hustl
Data Dumpling
Data Dumpling
RoamGuard
RoamGuard
Aeropod by Muju Earth
Aeropod by Muju Earth
OnTrack Rehab
OnTrack Rehab
Sencillo
Sencillo
LendoCare
LendoCare
Pramaanit Technologies
Pramaanit Technologies
Elite Women Rugby Community (EWRC)
Elite Women Rugby Community (EWRC)
iimpro
iimpro
Karr
Karr
Swift Robotics
Swift Robotics
Silentbuddy
Silentbuddy
Pyxis
Pyxis
Terrafa
Terrafa
Bmeals
Bmeals
Univy
Univy
Digital Influx
Digital Influx
Firebot AI
Firebot AI
Project Pixel
Project Pixel
Holocene
Holocene
Tripsie
Tripsie
Anvega AI
Anvega AI
Ellyfe
Ellyfe
Pentafold
Pentafold
Nucasa
Nucasa
DealTracker
DealTracker
Vorntec
Vorntec
Infrafund
Infrafund
Soule
Soule

Kamelion

Vivian Mushati, Founder of Kamelion, leads an early intervention platform for youth aged 11–18. The platform uses gamified tools to build adaptability and self-leadership in students facing sub-clinical distress. By providing institutions with AI-driven triage and auditable data, Kamelion reduces mental health referrals through proactive, cost-effective prevention.
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UGiftMe

Ayo Dawodu, CEO of UGiftMe, leads a digital gifting platform connecting consumer brands with global corporate spenders. The infrastructure enables HR and marketing teams to distribute incentives at scale via a B2B dashboard and API. By streamlining rewards, UGiftMe secures brands consistent access to recurring corporate budgets and engagement channels.
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Play Box Technology

Maya Ash, CEO of the innovation arm of PlayBox Technology, spearheads the development of next-generation broadcast and streaming infrastructure. The venture focuses on AI-driven workflows, cloud-native playout, and 5G-enabled distribution. By prioritizing rapid prototyping and emerging media ecosystems, the company empowers global broadcasters to operate with increased intelligence and efficiency.
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Goalite

Michael Gillett, Founder of Goalite, leads an AI-powered execution platform designed to bridge the gap between strategy and results. Utilizing the IMPACT Framework, the platform transforms goals into measurable milestones and daily behaviors. Goalite provides leadership with real-time visibility and structured momentum, helping organizations scale efficiently without micromanagement.
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Hustl

Paul Bennett and Ben Shipway, Founders of Hustl, provide an integrated dashboard for solo eCommerce sellers. The platform centralizes orders, tasks, and shipping from multiple marketplaces into one intuitive workflow. By streamlining operations and offering optimized courier options, Hustl enables entrepreneurs to save time and scale their businesses efficiently.
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Data Dumpling

ara Sakhuja, Co-Founder & CEO of Data Dumpling, leads an AI-powered signal intelligence platform for B2B SaaS teams. The platform monitors LinkedIn to identify high-intent buying signals and automatically maps decision-making committees. By surfacing real-time market insights, Data Dumpling enables marketing and sales teams to accelerate prospecting and pipeline generation.
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RoamGuard

Bernard Granados, CEO of Roamguard, leads a smart security platform dedicated to protecting high-value mobile assets in the construction industry. By combining real-time data with risk analytics, the platform helps businesses prevent theft and reduce project downtime. Roamguard bridges the gap between risk and protection through proactive, integrated security solutions.
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Aeropod by Muju Earth

Lu Afolayan, CEO of Aeropod, leads an award-winning agri-climate-tech startup dedicated to soil regeneration. The company’s patent-pending, biodegradable capsules autonomously aerate soil to restore microbial life and improve yields. By reducing chemical dependency and operational costs, Aeropod enables farmers to transition to sustainable, climate-resilient, and profitable agricultural practices.
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OnTrack Rehab

Victoria Sparkes, COO of OnTrack Rehab, oversees a scalable, precision-focused tool for stroke survivors with upper-limb impairments. Developed at Imperial College London, the evidence-based platform uses AI-informed analytics to deliver movement-quality data and adaptive therapy. OnTrack supports health systems by extending high-intensity rehabilitation beyond clinical settings without increasing workforce burden.
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Sencillo

Adam Amos, Founder & CEO of Sencillo, leads a UK fintech platform modernizing how families fund and manage their children’s education. Sencillo integrates smart planning tools, data-driven insights, and a marketplace of trusted financial products into one digital hub. The platform empowers parents to navigate long-term educational costs with confidence and security.
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LendoCare

Solomia Boretska, Co-Founder & CEO of LendoCare, leads a digitally enabled hire service for accessible mobility equipment. Focused on supporting the aging and disabled population, the platform simplifies the process of securing essential tools. LendoCare’s mission is to remove equipment-related stress, allowing families to focus on spending quality time together.
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Pramaanit Technologies

Sidharth Gauni, Founder & CEO of Pramaanit Technologies, leads a blockchain-based verification infrastructure for trusted institutions. The platform enables the issuance of tamper-proof credentials that can be verified instantly and globally. By leveraging decentralized technology, Pramaanit provides a secure, efficient, and permanent solution for credential authentication and identity management.
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Elite Women Rugby Community (EWRC)

Alain van West, Co-Founder & CEO of the Elite Women Rugby Community (EWRC), leads a global ecosystem centered on the World Professional Rugby Championship. The organization integrates elite competition with a digital platform to expand professional opportunities and connect fragmented leagues. EWRC aims to drive sustainability, visibility, and commercial growth for women's rugby.
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iimpro

Davis Fang and Steven Milne, Founders of iimpro, lead a video-first commerce platform that integrates live, shoppable content into e-commerce stores. By combining AI-powered sales hosts with authentic creator content, iimpro transforms static pages into interactive experiences. The platform empowers brands to increase engagement and conversions directly on their own websites.
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Karr

Estelle Agyeman, Founder & CEO of Karr, leads a unified platform for vehicle administration and payments. By centralizing interactions with councils and toll operators, Karr uses AI to automate payment workflows and fine reassignments. The platform reduces administrative burdens for fleet operators, serving as a central infrastructure layer for mobility compliance.
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Swift Robotics

Michal Kostyal, CEO of Swift Robotics, leads a technology company transforming healthcare through intelligent robotics and AI-driven monitoring. The platform uses computer vision and natural language processing to detect emergencies, such as falls, in real time. By supporting healthcare staff, Swift Robotics enhances patient safety and addresses critical workforce shortages.
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Silentbuddy

Lucy Goffin, Founder of SilentBuddy, leads a consumer hardware company developing behavior-led technology to manage early-morning barking. The patent-pending device focuses on teaching dogs predictable routines rather than using punitive deterrents. By offering a humane and structured solution, SilentBuddy addresses a significant unmet demand in the pet technology market.
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Pyxis

Sampada Shah, Founder of Pyxis, leads a relationship platform that prioritizes self-awareness as the foundation for dating. By providing real-time insights into emotions and behaviors, Pyxis helps users understand their personal patterns and preferences. The platform replaces guesswork with clarity, enabling individuals to build more intentional, authentic, and lasting connections.
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Terrafa

Orsell Biokou and Vinicius Stocco, Founders of Terrafa, lead a land data infrastructure company deploying permanent monitoring networks in agricultural corridors. Using the Terrafa Quant Engine, the platform distributes verified ground-truth intelligence across five distinct global markets. Terrafa provides the essential infrastructure for transparent, geography-agnostic land data and trade compliance.
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Bmeals

Boston Freestone, Founder of BMeals™, leads a digital nutrition platform supporting patients using weight-loss medications. The platform provides symptom-aware food guidance and personalized meal structures to help users maintain results and prevent weight regain. By bridging the gap between clinical treatment and sustainable behavior change, BMeals™ enables scalable, data-driven patient support.
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Univy

Jitesh Lakhani, Founder of Univy, leads a platform that enables creators to host, manage, and monetize digital video courses. By combining course creation tools with a built-in discovery marketplace, Univy helps educators reach new audiences beyond their existing followers. The platform streamlines distribution and sales, allowing creators to generate revenue through one-off purchases or monthly memberships.
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Digital Influx

Sujith Premachandran, Founder & CEO of Digital Influx, leads an AI, UX, and cognitive development platform designed to prepare the next generation for an automation-driven world. The platform combines human-centered design with gamified learning to strengthen critical thinking and creativity across the UK, USA, and Australia. By bridging education with industry-relevant experience, Digital Influx builds a global pipeline of talent capable of shaping technology responsibly.
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Firebot AI

Nimit Shishodia, Founder & CEO of FireBot.ai, leads an agentic AI platform by Affinity Networks that automates firewall change management for regulated enterprises. The Azure-based SaaS platform replaces manual, ticket-driven workflows with an intent-driven automation engine that handles the entire policy lifecycle. By ensuring 99% accuracy and real-time compliance, FireBot.ai enables security teams to eliminate deployment delays and misconfiguration risks.
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Project Pixel

Fedor Gubiev, Founder & CEO of Project Pixel, leads a London-based startup creating a mobile Digital Out of Home (DOOH) advertising network. The company utilizes proprietary smart thermal delivery bags equipped with integrated digital screens, carried by gig economy couriers. By targeting high-footfall zones, Project Pixel enables brands to deploy dynamic advertising through a hub-operated fleet of mobile billboards.
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Holocene

Faith Selby, Founder & CEO of Holocene, is a machine learning engineer and entrepreneur bridging the gap between AI and media. Holocene is an AI-powered virtual cinema platform that uses social matching and recommendation algorithms to connect users in curated viewing rooms. With a background in film and technical expertise in AI systems, Faith focuses on creating shared cultural experiences through digital innovation and consultancy.
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Tripsie

Nick, Kodwo, and Ryan, Founders of Tripsie, lead a discovery app designed to make exploration accessible and affordable through immersive audio guides and interactive trails. The platform connects users with cultural landmarks, local events, and hidden gems, often highlighting free activities. By combining storytelling with partner offers, Tripsie supports local businesses while helping users turn everyday outings into memorable, high-quality experiences.
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Anvega AI

Dr. Shweta Aggarwal, Founder of Anvega, is a breast cancer surgeon with over 25 years of clinical experience and a member of the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme. She developed TARA, a platform designed to bridge the gap in post-treatment care by providing personalized dietary, lifestyle, and recovery support for survivors. Grounded in frontline clinical insights, TARA ensures that breast cancer recovery is a continuous, guided journey rather than a fragmented end to treatment.
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Ellyfe

Keerthi Busanaboyina, Founder & CEO of Ellyfe, leads the development of a hydration monitoring band specifically designed for older adults. The wearable provides real-time insights and utilizes an integrated app to instantly alert caregivers to abnormal hydration levels. By combining non-invasive monitoring with proactive alerts, Ellyfe enhances safety and health outcomes for the elderly population.
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Pentafold

Manu Thomas, Founder of Pentafold, leads an AI-powered learning health system through its flagship platform, CareLearner. Designed to replace static compliance with a continuous improvement loop, the platform converts real-world data from incidents and audits into actionable training and policy updates. Grounded in frontline clinical experience, Pentafold enables health and social care providers to identify risks and evidence-led improvements in alignment with national regulatory standards.
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Nucasa

David Asare-Badu, Founder of NuCasa, leads a compatibility and coordination platform for shared living. By utilizing behavioral science and AI, the platform matches renters based on behavioral compatibility rather than just financial or geographic criteria. NuCasa streamlines the entire co-living process by guiding compatible groups through the journey of finding and securing a property together.
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DealTracker

Aqeel Asif, Co-Founder & CEO of Dealtracker, leads a company building agentic infrastructure for deal execution. The platform replaces manual workflows, such as emails and spreadsheets, with autonomous AI agents that manage transactions end-to-end. By coordinating stakeholders and executing tasks in real time, Dealtracker compresses execution timelines from weeks to days, transforming fragmented deal management into a continuous, intelligent workflow.
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Vorntec

Marco Zaratiegui, Co-Founder of VÖRNTEC, leads an AI-powered methane leak detection platform designed for the oil and gas industry. The software agent analyzes existing operational data to detect gas leaks without requiring new hardware, helping midsize operators recover millions in lost production value. By addressing methane emissions, a potent driver of climate change, VÖRNTEC provides a scalable solution that aligns industry profitability with urgent environmental action.
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Infrafund

Iman Alibeigi, Founder & CEO of InfraFund, leads a green finance platform designed to democratize investment in renewable energy through Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenization and AI-driven digital twins. Recognized by the UK Parliament for its community-led energy model, InfraFund enables local communities to directly finance and own infrastructure projects. A Top 30 Techstars Spring 2026 startup backed by Innovate UK and Microsoft for Startups, the company provides a transparent, secure framework to accelerate the transition to net zero.
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Soule

Thushara Sabreen, Founder & CEO of Soule, leads a wellness technology company developing an intelligent sensory wearable for stress support and recovery. The device synchronizes therapeutic music with haptic stimulation delivered through the feet, allowing users to feel sound physically. Backed by a cross-disciplinary team of experts and patent-protected technology, Soule operates at the intersection of neuroscience and digital wellness to provide proactive, multi-sensory support for sleep and mental health.
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