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Virgin StartUp helps founders in the UK start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. It’s time to startup and thrive.

Here to help you start, fund and grow a better business.

"At Virgin StartUp we're committed to supporting the next generation of founders and changing business for good"

Holly Branson, Chief Vision & Purpose Officer

Our impact so far. Empowering UK founders with funding and support. Could you be next?

£90 million +

in funding to small businesses in the UK

6,000 + Founders

supported through our Start Up programme

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Meet other founders and learn something new at one of our events. From inspirational fire-side chats at our Changemaker series, to networking and founder MeetUps.

Join the Virgin StartUp Community to get first access.

A founder community built for bold beginnings.

Take the first step this January. Commit to your vision. Connect with founders like you. Access practical tools you need. All starting with one powerful action: writing a letter to your future self as part of Founder Friday.