Our mission
Our mission is to build a flagship early-stage tech accelerator in the Liverpool City Region. We want to create an environment where being based outside of London is no disadvantage to emerging technology companies.
50%
In 2022 50% of announced equity deals were secured by London based companies
69%
of money deployed to London based companies
6%
secured by the North West of England
Our aim is to address this imbalance and give a platform to underserved founders building exceptional companies.
Baltic Ventures has been established as a not for profit company to support the communities we serve.
We currently only invest into companies taking part in our Accelerator Programme
What We Do
Giving our founders the advantage
We exist to amplify the potential of game-changing founders. We connect ambitious entrepreneurs with the networks, coaching and talent they need to secure investment funding and accelerate their growth.
Hyper local with global reach
Baltic Ventures is a hub at the heart of the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool. We connect investors, talent and mentors with exceptional co-founding teams, raising entrepreneurial ambition.
Building the businesses of tomorrow
New businesses will align sustainable products and services, with sustainable business practices. We will work with founders who believe in the vision of business as a force for good.
An inclusive future
We’re a platform breaking patterns of bias by creating an inclusive space where the best founders can succeed and anyone has the opportunity to realise the potential of their business.
Values
Our Shared Values
Community and collaboration
We’ll reach out – we won’t live in an isolated tech bubble. We value new ideas, we like to share.
A positive environment for all
We’re energised, a ‘yes’ attitude always goes a long way to move mountains (and being upbeat prepares us to be ready for anything). With this confidence bravery will follow; not fearing failure, permission to question and not fear the unknown.
Respect to everyone
We strive to be an inclusive, safe place where ideas and opinions are valued to create better outcomes. We behave with respect towards others, we value difference and diversity.
Balance in everything we do
We’ll create an environment to promote a healthy mindset, maintaining a good work/life balance for longevity. We like to have fun – and we’re serious about what we do.
The Team
Get to know our people
Claire Lewis
CEO and Co-Founder
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Mo Aldalou
Programme Director
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Rachel Siner
Operations Manager
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Becca Harvey
Community Manager
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Riam Kanso
Non-Executive Director
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Mark Rathbone
Non-Executive Director and Co-Founder
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Carl Wong
Non-Executive Director, Co-Founder and Lead Coach
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David Woods
Co-Founder and Lead Coach
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Rebecca Stockdale
Lead Launchpad Coach and Startup Advisor
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Location
We’re proud to be based in the Baltic Triangle in Liverpool.
Our space is a place where entrepreneurs can come to create, work and build connections.
Liverpool has a unique energy that attracts some of the world’s most creative, talented and passionate people. It is because of this that we believe the UK’s best early-stage companies will grow and succeed here.
Founding teams are based here for the duration of the five month Accelerator programme.
Contact Us
hello@balticventures.uk
Baltic Ventures
Studio B, Digital House
44 Simpson Street
Liverpool
L1 0AX
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