OUTSTANDING STARTUP SUPPORT Fourteen Group
Fourteen Group is a founder-first investment and support platform dedicated to building and scaling high-potential recruitment startups. Providing 100% startup funding alongside end-to-end operational, strategic, and creative support, Fourteen Group removes traditional barriers to growth and empowers founders to retain meaningful ownership of their businesses. Its hands-on partnership model delivers expertise across finance, legal, marketing, and operations, enabling startups to launch with strong foundations and scale with confidence. Through this approach, Fourteen Group has helped its portfolio companies achieve rapid growth, industry recognition, and long-term sustainability, shaping the next generation of recruitment industry leaders. fourteen.group ThatRound ThatRound is changing how early-stage founders access capital in the UK. By bringing angel networks, syndicates, and early-stage funds into one structured platform, ThatRound replaces fragmented cold outreach with intelligent matching and a process founders can follow and learn from. Over 500 startups have signed up, generating more than 3,000 funding introductions with a 92% response rate. Every declined application includes investor feedback, which is rare when most founders hear nothing back. In a market that has long favoured those with the right connections, ThatRound is making fundraising faster, fairer, and more effective. thatround.com Venturefest South Venturefest South deserves the Outstanding Startup Support Award for its proven track record in empowering early-stage businesses and driving innovation across the region. By connecting founders with investors, mentors, and industry leaders, Venturefest South creates an environment where ambitious ideas can grow into successful enterprises. Its dynamic programme of expert talks, networking opportunities, and practical guidance gives startups the tools, confidence, and connections they need to scale. Through championing collaboration and nurturing entrepreneurial talent, Venturefest South is not only supporting individual startups but strengthening the wider innovation ecosystem and helping transform bold
ideas into real-world impact. venturefestsouth.co.uk
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