Law firm Addleshaw Goddard has announced that it is now accepting applications for its business accelerator programme AG Elevate. The programme, which lasts 10 months, is designed to provide growing tech companies with customized legal advice to help them scale up their operations. This includes regular mentorship meetings and access to networking events, as well as seminars attended by industry leaders, financiers, and experts. Since 2017, AG Elevate has helped over 60 businesses to navigate legal and operational challenges, and alumni include Tumelo, Amiqus, Finance Unlocked, Intelligent Growth Solutions, and Fuuse. To qualify for the programme, companies must be technology-based, have plans to achieve high-growth status, and have received seed or later funding. Applications will be accepted from those based in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Spain, or Germany, until 31st July 2024.
According to Elvan Hussein, partner at Addleshaw Goddard: “It can be incredibly difficult for start-up and scale-up businesses to navigate the myriad of legal and operational challenges which are common during their growth stages…AG Elevate provides businesses with legal support and mentoring, using our vast in-house knowledge of the tech sector to help businesses overcome barriers to growth and scale up to the next level. What we are looking for is interesting, ambitious tech companies with strong leadership who are passionate about their product or service and can demonstrate high growth potential.”
Overall, AG Elevate presents a valuable opportunity for technology companies looking to scale up their operations, as they can benefit from expert legal advice, mentorship, and networking opportunities. As such, it is worth considering for those businesses that are looking to take their operations to the next level.
