Baltic Ventures Accelerator

Baltic Ventures is an early-stage tech accelerator based in the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool that supports game-changing founding teams who are building the solutions and businesses of tomorrow.

Baltic Ventures Accelerator offers a 4-month cohort programme, including £30k investment, dedicated coaching support, interactive masterclasses and VC investor meetings.

Applications for Accelerator 2024 have now closed.
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Accelerator 2024 is for you if...

You are considering raising seed funding in the next 6 - 12 months and want to significantly raise your profile with investors and give your business the best chance of a successful investment raise.

You are looking to upskill as a founder, and avoid the common startup pitfalls, on an intensive market leading programme lead by a top tier team who have been there and done it.

You are looking to find product market fit, understand your customers better, and prepare for scalable growth.

You recognise the power and value of networks and want to build connections with customers, mentors, peers and subject matter experts that can support your growth.

You want to set yourself up to attract and retain the best talent as you grow and scale your business.

You are committed to building a business that makes a positive impact and is adaptable, sustainable and resilient in the face of changing times.

You are prepared to commit for 4 months (part-time) to a transformative in-person programme in Liverpool that can help them take your business to the next level.

You are currently based anywhere in the UK, or around the world, but want to grow your business in the UK.

What our cohort receives

4 Month Programme

4-month free programme with top tier team of coaches and advisors

£30k Equity Investment

£30k equity investment as an Advance Subscription Agreement (ASA)

Masterclasses

Interactive and practical masterclasses with industry leaders and mentors

Personal Advisors

Your own personal expert coaching team to help tackle your most pressing challenges

Investment support

Dedicated support and networking opportunities designed to help you in securing potential investment

Networking Trips

Subsidised trips to Sifted Summit in London and Slush in Helsinki

Talent Program

Access to Baltic Ventures’ funded talent programme to support teams with emerging Liverpool City Region talent

Tech Perks

Tech platform perks from companies such as AWS, HubSpot, Scaleway, Notion and Miro

Office Space

Up to 9 months use of our office space in Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle

Access to Partners

Introduction and fast track connection to a range of corporate and regional partners

2024 Timeline

Applications
Kick off
Masterclasses & Events
Demo Day & Investor Dinners

01

May

Applications Open

31

May

Application Deadline

Applications close at 5pm

27

Jun

Shortlist Interview Day

At Baltic Ventures HQ

16

Sep

Accelerator 2024

Kick Off

23

Sep

Masterclass 01

Building an Investment Case

02

Oct

Sifted Summit 2024

London

07

Oct

Masterclass 02

GTM Strategies and Growth Marketing

14

Oct

Masterclass 03

Understanding your Customers

28

Oct

Masterclass 04

Fundraising like a Pro #1

04

Nov

Masterclass 05

The Art of Storytelling

11

Nov

Masterclass 06

Perfecting your Pitch #1

20

Nov

Networking & Investor Trip

Slush, Helsinki

25

Nov

Masterclass 07

Founder Wellbeing

02

Dec

Masterclass 08

Fundraising like a Pro #2

16

Dec

Masterclass 09

Perfecting your Pitch #2

13

Jan

Pitch Practice

Prepping for the Demo Day

02

Dec

Investor Dinner

Liverpool

16

Jan

Demo Day

Liverpool

30

Jan

Investor Dinner

London

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