We launch legal knowledge accelerator for tech start-ups

We have launched a legal knowledge accelerator in partnership with social enterprise Foundervine. The partnership reaffirms our commitment to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.

The six-week programme is designed to empower under-represented and minority founders of tech start-ups as they look to grow their stakeholder and peer networks, overcome barriers to scale and expand their operations.

Beginning on May 13, the accelerator will provide comprehensive legal masterclasses and operational training, helping to build founders’ acumen in a wide range of areas including equitable involvement, funding and investment, commercial operations, asset protection and achieving successful outcomes and exits.

The programme will also deliver dedicated one-to-one support, community-building initiatives and networking events, with an initial cohort of 25 early-stage founders taking part.

Our Managing Partner Nik White said: “Whether it’s in relation to innovation, sustainability or diversity, we’re committed as a business to improving the world around us, which is why we’re taking action to help to bridge the gap for entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups.

“Foundervine is a truly game-changing enterprise led by an incredible team, and their values for empowering tomorrow’s entrepreneurs are closely aligned to our own. We’re proud to partner with the team and look forward to driving lasting positive change together.”

Piers Dryden, head of our technology sector team, added: “The UK is home to a burgeoning ecosystem of world-class innovators, and at a time of economic and cultural reset, it’s vital we nurture this pool of exceptional talent, and provide skills, resources and support to help them achieve their ambitions.

“Many founders setting out on their journey have limited access to legal advice to help scale their businesses effectively. These challenges are only compounded for founders from diverse communities, which is why we are taking direct action to provide support to the next generation of business leaders.”

Cecil Adjalo, director of operations at Foundervine, said: “It was clear from our first meeting with the team at Brabners that diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the firm. Their commitment to bringing about positive change via the legal profession and dedication to supporting ventures looking for the skills and expertise to scale at pace speak for themselves. We’re incredibly pleased to work alongside the team and will draw on their extensive experience to accelerate the future of many inspirational leaders from underrepresented communities.”

Read more about the legal accelerator programme here.