
Barclays Black Founder Accelerator 2026
A 12-week program for UK-based startups led by Black founders, offering support to early-stage businesses to grow and scale. The program provides mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities to help founders accelerate their ventures.
Who can apply
Black founders with early-stage ventures looking to scalePerks & benefits
- Strategic Business Audit
- Investor Relations & Introductions
- AI-powered Tools Support
- Expert Mentoring & Coaching
- Exclusive Access to Partner Discounts and Benefits
- Pitch Training & Office Hours
Key contacts
Dinah Cobbinah
Facilitator, Founder & Managing Director, Ohema Consulting
Neema Amin
Facilitator, Startup Strategist, Escape Strategist
Jaz Marfo
Facilitator, Founder & CEO, Just Jaz
Aoife Brady
Facilitator, Associate, Employment at Travers Smith
Sydney Scott Sam
Facilitator, CEO, Workspace Global
Jemima Morgan
Facilitator, Associate, Corporate M&A & ECM, Travers Smith
Ash Phillips
Facilitator, Founder of Rebellious Co
Adenike Sheriff
Facilitator, Investor, Spirit Capital
Subira Jones
Facilitator, Certified Lifestyle Coach and International TED X Speaker
Daniel Tuitt
Facilitator, Experience Strategist at Riyadh Air
Fabian McNeilly
Facilitator, Corporate M&A and ECM at Travers Smith
Michael Ross
Facilitator, Technology and Commercial Transactions at Travers Smith
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