Seven start-up teams with the potential to scale businesses have been chosen for the latest Ignite Accelerator programme.
The Newcastle-based scheme, which over 11 years has helped start-ups raise more than £150m investment, has chosen the group that will benefit from investment coaching, support from entrepreneurs and a trip to San Francisco to meet investors. The eight-week accelerator is funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority and will run from September to November this year.
Successful applicants include online marketing training business Fabric Academy run by Unwritten Group founder Lisa Eaton; sim racing community Grid Finder, founded by Tom Bunten and supported by chief technology officer Nikhil Patel; and home renovation drawings provider Peek Home founded by Roland and Jaemi Glancy.
