Barclays Black Founder Accelerator Cohort 2023
We’re delighted to introduce the latest companies who will be taking part in this year’s Black Founder Accelerator.
Agrohq
Agrohq provides a comprehensive, user-friendly farm management tool that streamlines operations, maximizes productivity, helps in data analytics and improves profitability to help improve global food problems. farmers can easily track their inventory, monitor their fields, and optimize their resources.
Akama
Akama is a transformative company dedicated to revolutionizing the scholarship process and reducing finance-induced dropout rates among students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and underrepresented communities.
Amino
Amino is a mission-driven digital nutrition brand on a global quest to transform human health and performance by utilising the hidden power of amino acids.
Aspiring Heads
Aspiring Heads is a social enterprise dedicated to breaking down racial barriers in education and increasing the representation of black teachers and educators in school leadership. Our mission is to create a better learning environment for all children by empowering leaders of colour in education.
AtlanticPlus Solution
AtlanticPlus Solution Ltd is a UK Digital Health-Tech company founded in December 2022 by Mr. Tope Adefokun, an Exceptional Global Talent in Digital Technology endorsed by the UK government through Technation. We are focused on building AtlanticHealth, a Digital Medical Ecosystem for healthcare providers.
Bilic
Bilic is an innovative cybersecurity startup that harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to redefine compliance and investigation in the finance sector. Our AI-Powered system is engineered to tackle the complexities of financial transactions, enhancing compliance and reducing risk.
Black Create Connect
Black Create Connect is a community-based company that connects black professionals to career opportunities by providing consistent safe and authentic spaces. We achieve this through content creation, Podcasts, Career influencers, events, and hosting an active Whatsapp community.
Black Flamingo
Black Flamingo provides skincare solutions inspired by modern and ancient remedies. We believe that everybody deserves to look and feel beautiful in their skin. That's why we're committed to creating skincare products that cater to every skin type. We use ethically sourced, fair trade natural materials that are expertly crafted to match the needs of our customers.
Book-d
Book-d is a platform designed to streamline the process of discovering and booking beauty professionals that cater to the black community. Our mission is to leverage technology to address the lack of accessibility for black consumers within the beauty industry.
Curated Funding
Curated Funding is a unique funding library designed specifically for professional artists and creative professionals. Our primary goal is to demystify the process of securing funding and empower individuals in the creative industry to bring their innovative ideas to life.
Datakirk
The Datakirk Organization is a grass root social enterprise based in Edinburgh. Founded in May 2019, our mission is to bridge the data divide and address the attainment gap in Scotland by providing comprehensive data literacy courses to the Black community. Our organisation is committed to supporting individuals in thriving and settling in Scotland by offering not only data literacy education but also various resources.
Dezignovate
Dezignovate is a design community app that aims to bring together designers from all backgrounds and skill levels to share, learn, and grow through the exchange of ideas, inspiration, and feedback. It also provides access to courses, groups, events, and workshops created by industry leaders.
Direx
Direx is an all-in-one cloud-based business management solution tailored to the needs of tourism and hospitality business owners in Africa. Our solution empowers them with all the digital tools they need to efficiently manage the many facets of their day-to-day operations and free up their time, so they can focus on creating remarkable customer experiences while growing their business.
Fly Socials UK
Flysocialsuk is a Social Media Marketing/PR Agency exclusively dedicated to empowering independent and local hospitality businesses. We become an indispensable extension of their teams by seamlessly integrating our services into their operations. We specialise in sharing captivating stories and capturing unforgettable moments that resonate with our client's target audience.
Gbolade Design Studio
Gbolade Design Studio is a London-based award-winning architecture practice specialising in sustainable design; making exciting places and buildings with people at the heart of our process. We achieve this through analysis of, and, insight from existing communities, and respond within the framework of our ethos: design-led, sustainable, innovative, community-centred and commercially-minded.
GG Care
GG Care is a virtual elderly and dementia care companion powered by Amazon Alexa to support a person's everyday activities through Interactive Reminders (IR). Our voice assistant technology is conversational and easy to follow, breaking down activities into simple, manageable steps; even for some living with early stages of dementia. Carers can schedule our Amazon Alexa skill to prompt them with questions and hints to guide them through each task.
Hair Popp!
Hair Popp is a digital beauty brand that specialises in providing high-quality hair care solutions. We cater to diverse hair textures and styles, aiming to empower individuals to embrace and celebrate their natural hair through innovation in digital technology, providing carefully selected products and accessories that are free from harm and harsh chemicals.
Home Munch
Home Munch is a digital marketplace that connects customers with passionate home cooks in their community, offering a diverse menu of unique homemade dishes. We aim to bring the joy of homemade meals to busy professionals, working parents, and students far away from home. With a focus on customer satisfaction, community support, and culinary excellence, Home Munch is reshaping the way people experience and appreciate homemade meals.
Jambo! Radio
Jambo! Radio Scotland is the only radio station for the people of African and Caribbean heritage in Scotland, created in 2019 by George Tah, a broadcast producer, after working in the media sector realised there is no provision for the growing population of people of African and Caribbean heritage in Scotland, and the emerging identity of Black and Scottish could become a missed opportunity to engage the communities in the media-space.
Kids Black History
Kids Black History was created by secondary school teacher and head of year, Keighley Douglas in June 2020. Through working in the education sector and in London schools for over 10 years, Keighley saw a huge gap in the curriculum for the education of black history. Keighley decided to create a platform where young children can be engaged and enthused by black history where it is represented positively.
KINARAA
KINARAA launched in January 2021 is an infrastructure and catalyst organisation working to create a diverse marketplace in which the number of Black led Third Sector organisations funded and commissioned, to do what only they can, to ensure policy and services adequately represent and meets the need of a diverse 21st century population.
Known Source
Known Source is a collective marketplace of second hand fashion specialists and dealers. Our ‘Circular Curation’ ethos tackles fashion’s waste problem by closing the loop of the linear second hand market. Our ‘Renew’ feature is a one-of-its-kind innovation: anything you purchase on Known Source can be resold anytime in the future. Together, we are bringing second hand to the forefront of culture.
Lillian Ogbogoh
Achieve your full potential and unlock your power with Lillian Ogbogoh, a renowned coach, NLP Master Practitioner, certified hypnotherapist, and international speaker passionate about helping women become exceptional leaders.
Lukango
Lukango provides easy-to-understand, connected insurance to the underserved small business and sole professional community. Our innovative, dynamic products and accessible language protect today’s underserved small businesses, making insurance inclusive, clear and fair for them.
Luxgo
LUXGO is a B2C ride-sharing marketplace that specialises in chauffeur services featuring an impressive fleet of luxury electric vehicles (EVs). Combining the best aspects of Airbnb and Uber, we are the ultimate technology fusion designed exclusively for the luxury market. With a commitment to elegance, convenience, and exceptional service, LUXGO is revolutionising the way people indulge in luxury travel.
Marmalade
Marmalade is a digital media company focused on curating and creating premium content and experiences that showcase the rich and diverse cultures of Africa. We are on a mission to build a new mainstream audience shaped by Africa's culture, stories, and emerging brands.
Meg Talks
Meg Talks Podcast & digital platform is the peoples spot for progressive Black LGBT+ interviews and conversation. Our concept is centered around the evolution Black British Queerness in Modern Culture. Celebrating the success, culture and talent from within the black and queer community.
Melanin Gamers
Melanin Gamers is a gaming community that promotes inclusion and diversity in the video games industry.
Motion Shield
Motion Shield Ltd was founded in 2019 by Marcus Odubonojo, a project engineer by trade solving problems in various markets generating and saving millions for businesses within the utilities sector. He has throughout his academic career designed and developed solutions to problems often seen as projects for the institutions however shortly after graduating from the university of Greenwich in 2012, he made it his mission to one day start his own company.
Moveinout
Moveinout is an online change of address notification platform. Notify all your service providers of your new address from one location. What makes Moveinout unique amongst our competitors is that we not only focus on national companies but also local companies such as Vets, GP's and pharmacies. Moveinout was founded from my personal experience of moving ten times in 10 years, I was frustrated at how the method of address notification was inconsistent from company to company.
Mustard Seed
Mustard Seed Associates was formed in 2008 by founding Company director Maureen Taylor. The organisation is a social enterprise and provides free and discounted services for children, families and adults using any surplus from contracts gained with local authorities, NHS, or businesses. The organisation has utilised systemic principles to organise working with children, young, people, adults, families, and professionals and believes that ‘all things are possible’ when change and transformation is required.
My Gem Hair
My Gem Hair (MGH) the idea, was birthed in 2017 as I began to face the reality of hair loss and struggled with finding locally available genuine hair solutions. My daughter and I observed that we were spending a fortune on hair extensions and wigs that ended up in the bin within days in some cases.
Myra
Myra is a digital marketplace which makes it easier for brands to build influencer marketing campaigns with diverse and underrepresented content creators from across the United Kingdom.
Native Network
THE NATIVE is a multi-platform media house with the cultural infrastructure and trusted reputation to connect brands with our keen, industrious audience. Birthed at a music festival in Lagos, Nigeria and then a digital and print magazine distributed globally, the brand now sits across different pillars connecting audiences, brands and talents in genuinely impactful ways.
Notes To Self Daily
Welcome to Notes To Self Daily, where inspiration meets stationery. We are on a mission to inspire, impact, and influence people every day. Our carefully crafted stationery is infused with uplifting daily affirmations, designed to bring positivity and purpose to your life. Join us in embracing the power of words and discovering the joy of our beautifully designed products.
One Touch Football
One Touch Football Ltd., commonly referred to as "One Touch," is a dynamic social media mobile application business dedicated to serving the grassroots football community. Our mission is to provide innovative pre-game, in-game, and post-game technology solutions while fostering a vibrant social networking environment. We aim to enhance the football experience by offering user-generated content (UGC) sharing, in-app messaging, and a range of other features designed to connect football enthusiasts worldwide.
ONEOFFNATURE
ONEOFFNATURE is a curated marketplace for sustainable fashion. Enabling customers to connect with designer/seamstresses and makers to repair /alter/upcycle their used/unwanted or damaged garments to further help reduce textile waste.
Q-Hub
Our purpose is to revolutionise the compliance industry and make compliance happen without thinking, rather than being a bolt on set of necessary evils impacting a companies bottom line. Our software allows every company regardless of size, to build compliance around how they do business rather than the other way around. We work with all sizes of companies in all manner of industries, from small facilities management companies to international Manufacturing and pharmaceutical companies, Qhub is versatile, easy to use and most importantly adds real value back into the way companies do business.
R3 Physio
Welcome to R3 Physiotherapy, where our primary objective is to prioritize your needs and help you achieve your goals. We understand that dealing with pain or discomfort can be challenging, and that's why we offer personalized solutions tailored to meet your specific needs. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to working closely with you every step of the way.
Sistren
Sistren is a transformative community-based platform helping Black women to access and create opportunities for empowerment through social support and connection. Driven by a mission to level the playing field, Sistren is designed to equip Black women with the knowledge, networks, and connections needed to thrive across all domains of life.
Softlink.ai
Softlink.ai is an Integrated E-commerce platform for SMEs or anyone who has a product or service, wants to drive sales online, can use a smartphone or computer, to build websites, landing pages, shop and accept payment online with inbuilt email marketing and business automation in one place and on their smartphone.
Sunmo
Sunmo specialises in producing 100% natural superfood powders carefully formulated to provide comprehensive nutrition. Our products are designed to boost energy, support the immune system, and aid digestion, making us a go-to choice for health-conscious individuals, athletes, and those looking to enhance their overall well-being.
Supersteps
Supersteps is an online subscription-based Dance platform teaching people how to freely express themselves through on-demand dance tutorials taught by experts, while using tech to connect dance lovers all around the world.
Talking Drums
Talking Drums is an Africa-focused sustainable travel platform and marketplace, designed to inspire people to travel Africa. It offers group travel adventures, travel planning services, and a curated store filled with products sourced from across the continent. Proudly founded by Yaa Ofori-Ansah, Talking Drums partners with local businesses and entrepreneurs to provide the best travel experiences whilst also having a positive impact.
The Cozm
The Cozm, taking its name from an ancient Greek term symbolising the universe, embodies our commitment to globally connecting people and fostering mutual understanding. As an innovative blend of digital intelligence and human expertise, we leverage the power of artificial intelligence to master the complexities of cross-border compliance.
Vendoir
Vendoirs is a renowned and known name in the event planning industry, offering a comprehensive range of services to turn any occasion into a truly memorable experience. With years of expertise by the founders and a dedicated team of professionals, Vendoirs has become the one-stop-shop platform that streamlines event planning by providing a comprehensive marketplace of vetted vendors, a simplified booking process, and robust vendor management features.
We Rise In
We Rise In is a business whose mission is to inspire, elevate, and develop the careers of black professionals whilst promoting inclusion, equity, and diversity in corporate industries. We Rise In provides professional training and development programmes that help mid-senior level black professionals hone the tools and skill sets they need to aspire to achieve positions of seniority in their career.
Wollette
Wollette’s smart digital receipt platform is the first to provide a fully unified consumer and merchant capability, whilst significantly improving shopping experiences. Founded in 2022, and headquartered in London, our mission is to create a world of paperless transactions through digital receipts.
Xponentix
Xponentix is a business intelligence platform digitising financial management for SMEs. Through our platform small and midcap companies can transact seamlessly across segments of the financial markets without friction to meet their short, medium and long term financial goals. We’re currently tracking 420,000 UK companies.
Yeve
Yeve is a revolutionary event management platform and mobile app that offers professional and reliable event personnel and equipment in a transparent manner to events and event organizers. Serving as a one-stop platform for events planning, organization, and management, Yeve represents a major technological advancement in the field of event management.