ScaleUp Institute

Don't miss out! Secure your free place today via the link below. The ScaleUp Institute, together with the London Stock Exchange, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, and key partners, invite you to join us for the next ScaleUp Britain Summit, taking place on the 27th November 2025 in central Liverpool. This event will explore the funding landscape for 2025 and beyond, with practical insights into raising capital, accessing private and institutional investment, and leveraging new initiatives designed to simplify growth finance. Hear directly from: Marcus Stuttard, Head of Primary Markets & AIM, London Stock Exchange, on new routes to capital and the evolving investor landscape. Innovate UK, on market access, growth, and investor services. Local ecosystem experts, accelerators, funders, and advisors, on the latest regional support and finance opportunities. Scaling business leaders, sharing their journeys and lessons from scaling successfully. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insight, connect with peers, and discover the initiatives shaping the future of UK scaleups. Register now to secure your place: https://lnkd.in/eCAdwHpY Luke Robert Black MBE Bod Buckby #ScaleUpBritain #ScaleUps

The ScaleUp Institute, together with the London Stock Exchange, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, and key partners, invite you to join us for the next ScaleUp Britain Summit, taking place on the 27th November 2025 in central Liverpool. This event will explore the funding landscape for 2025 and beyond, with practical insights into raising capital, accessing private and institutional investment, and leveraging new initiatives designed to simplify growth finance. Hear directly from: Marcus Stuttard, Head of Primary Markets & AIM, London Stock Exchange, on new routes to capital and the evolving investor landscape. Innovate UK, on market access, growth, and investor services. Local ecosystem experts, accelerators, funders, and advisors, on the latest regional support and finance opportunities. Scaling business leaders, sharing their journeys and lessons from scaling successfully. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insight, connect with peers, and discover the initiatives shaping the future of UK scaleups. Register now to secure your place: https://lnkd.in/eCAdwHpY #ScaleUpBritain #ScaleUps

Thank you to the Port of Tyne for partnering with the ScaleUp Institute and the London Stock Exchange for this fantastic event yesterday, for the latest in our series of ScaleUp Britain Summits. Find out more about Scaleup Britain via the link below: https://lnkd.in/er9DhdF5

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the latest in our series of ScaleUp Britain Summits, in partnership with the London Stock Exchange, the Port of Tyne and the National Maritime Innovation Hub. Irene Graham OBE, CEO of the ScaleUp Institute, set the stage for an engaging afternoon exploring the innovation and investment potential of the North East’s maritime and clean growth sectors. We heard from Dame Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, and Lucy Armstrong, Chair of the Port of Tyne, as well as leaders from Innovate UK and the National Infrastructure Commission, on the opportunities to scale through sustainable innovation and access to capital. Venture Connect alumni and businesses including Low Carbon Materials, Seagrown, and Power Roll highlighted the strength of the region’s innovation ecosystem, from decarbonisation and clean tech to AI and advanced manufacturing. Thank you to all speakers, partners and participants for contributing to another insightful discussion on how we can collectively accelerate scaleup growth across the UK. #ScaleUpBritain #Innovation #Investment #NorthEast Dr Jo North Henry Kippin Julia Hoggett Sarah Tennison Patrick Magee Matthew Lumsden Andrew Clint Julia Prescot CBE Florence K. Audrey Roos Irma Gilbert Natasha Boulding Melissa Gurney Rob Hankin Ian Gemski Laura Robinson Wave Crookes Matthew Linsley Andrew Alderson Kevin Howell - HTG Steve Birdsall Mark Cramman Dr. Meera Sarma Ashley Noseworthy David Moore Stuart Ferguson Tom O'Neill Andy Rice Stephen Price Lucy Armstrong Bod Buckby

Today, the ScaleUp Institute team is at the Port of Tyne for the latest in our ScaleUp Britain Summits, an initiative designed to ensure that capital, expertise and opportunities reach every part of the UK. This event is delivered in partnership with the London Stock Exchange, Port of Tyne, and the National Maritime Innovation Hub, and features: ➡️ Insights from the London Stock Exchange’s leadership, Sustainable Finance and Research teams ➡️ Perspectives from investors and Innovate UK ➡️ Business showcases and investor pitches ➡️ Networking opportunities with leaders, advisers and entrepreneurs We look forward to hearing from the London Stock Exchange’s leadership and specialist teams, alongside investors and the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK. Scaling businesses will also have the opportunity to showcase their work, receive feedback from the London Stock Exchange and Port of Tyne leadership, and pitch directly to investors. It promises to be an inspiring afternoon. Find out more about the ScaleUp Britain Summits via the link below: https://lnkd.in/er9DhdF5 #ScaleUpBritain

We’re pleased to join the Festival of Entrepreneurs, the UK’s national gathering for ambitious founders, business leaders and scaleups, taking place at the NEC Birmingham on 8–9 October 2025. Our CEO, Irene Graham OBE, will be speaking on Wednesday 8th October on “The State of Scale-Up: Why This Moment Matters”, exploring the current landscape for scaling businesses, the challenges they face, and the initiatives supporting their growth and success. With 150+ speakers, 100+ exhibitors, and thousands of peers to connect with, the Festival brings together leaders driving the UK’s scale-up ecosystem, from funding and innovation to leadership and technology. Free to attend, find out more and register here: 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gF73As6K #FestivalOfEntrepreneurs #FOE2025

Last week our Head of Public Affairs, Josh Robson, was delighted to join #CamTechWeek for their dedicated #scaleup day, where he had the pleasure of chairing the panel on Scaling Without Borders. It was a fantastic conversation with Priscila Chaves Martínez, Vanessa Colomar and Karen Yu, who generously shared their expertise and insights. The audience, from those just starting out to those already on their scaling journey, were full of thoughtful questions and continued the discussion long after the panel ended. A big thank you also to Faye Holland for guiding the day so skilfully, and to Kristian Segerstrale for setting the scene with such an insightful talk ahead of the panel. 👉 You can find out more about Cambridge Tech Week here: https://lnkd.in/eSzwVt7G

Spotlighting Scaleups in the North East.   Join Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange, Dr Jo North FInstLM, Director at the Port of Tyne, and Lucy Armstrong, Chair of the Port of Tyne, at the National Maritime Innovation Hub on 9 October for an event focused on driving growth and investment in the region.   In partnership with the London Stock Exchange, Port of Tyne and National Maritime Innovation Hub, the event will feature:   ➡️ Insights from LSE leadership, Sustainable Finance and research teams ➡️ Perspectives from investors and Innovate UK ➡️ Business showcases and investor pitches ➡️ Networking opportunities with leaders, advisors and entrepreneurs   Part of ScaleUp Britain, this initiative ensures capital, expertise and opportunities reach every part of the UK.   Find out more and register via the link below:   https://lnkd.in/eMryM8ik Florence K. Richard Herridge Bod Buckby Luke Robert Black MBE

We are pleased to support City & Financial Global Reform of the UK Public and Private Capital Markets Summit, which is taking place in Central London on 13th October. The purpose of the Summit is to provide a forum for companies and capital markets practitioners to learn how the ongoing reform of the UK’s public and private capital markets will affect them. It will also provide a detailed assessment of whether current and future reforms will create an environment in which companies can flourish, innovate and scale-up. Irene Graham OBE CEO will be joining Adam Green and Michael Carter to discuss "Developing a pipeline for future IPOs: how can the introduction of PISCES help to bridge the gap between VC and PE investment and a public listing?" Register and find out more via the link below (which includes the SUI 20% discount). https://lnkd.in/d53NZYsp

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for the latest in our series of ScaleUp Britain Summits, in partnership with the London Stock Exchange, Innovate UK and the broader Quantum Ecosystem. In front of a packed room Irene Graham OBE, CEO of the ScaleUp Institute, set the scene for the day and welcomed the first panel discussion that delved deeper into the funders perspective. Throughout the afternoon representatives from scaleup businesses, the scaleup ecosystem as well as representatives from local universities and colleges took to the stage. The day finished with a fireside chat led by Bod Buckby, Head of UK Primary Markets - North, London Stock Exchange Group. Thank you to everyone who attended and to all the speakers and panel members who continue to support, promote and celebrate the scaleup community. #ScaleUpBritain