🚀 AcceleratorDiversity
FFinc Forward Faster
Run by FFinc|Backed by BGF (£300M fund)
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Application deadline
Applications closed
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Investment
None from FFinc (BGF follow-on possible) — no equity
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Cohort
6-month programme for female-founded UK businesses; partners HSBC, Block, Wilson Sonsini; next cohort begins October 2026
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Location
UK-wide (hybrid)
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Fund size
BGF £300M fund
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Instrument
None
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Equity
0% (from FFinc; BGF invests separately)
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Region
UK-wide
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What they look for
Female-founded startups in financial services and fintech. Pre-seed to Series A. Products addressing banking, payments, insurance, or wealth.
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What to expect
Structured programme, BGF investor access, fintech community, mentoring
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Team requirements
Diverse-led fintech startups at pre-seed or seed; female and ethnic minority founders prioritised
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Notable alumni
Sisterly, Moola.money, Calling Beauty, FabLittleBag, Doqit, Sherloc
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Recent news
Next cohort TBC; BGF-backed
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