Build a better business.
Start today.
Virgin StartUp helps founders in the UK start and grow the businesses they’re passionate about. It’s time to startup and thrive.
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Here to help you start, fund and grow a better business.
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Funding to start and grow
Borrow up to £25,000 per co-founder with a Start Up Loan
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Exclusive community
A new home for founders to learn, connect, share and grow
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Inspiring events
Get involved and meet other founders starting and scaling at one of our free hybrid events
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Tools and resources
Guides, podcasts, videos and more, designed to help you on your journey.
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Investment-readiness
Free programme for London founders getting ready to raise for the first time. Training, pitch practice and networking
£78.5 million+
in funding to small businesses in the UK
5000+ Founders
supported through our Start Up programme
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A new home for founders. We're launching a new community for founders to build brilliant businesses - together.
The Virgin StartUp Community is a place for founders to connect, share, learn and grow. Join the waitlist to get your invite when we launch.
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Events coming up
Start Up Loans: Transparent prices
Founder-friendly | Flexible Funding | Fixed Interest Rate | No Early Repayment Fees
£0.00
per month
Illustrative purposes only. Actual amounts may vary upon application.
Moving and shaking. Our partners
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