The Goldman Sachs Group has announced the selection of seven companies for the inaugural UK Black Tech cohort of ‘Launch With GS,’ a $1 billion investment strategy grounded on the data-driven belief that diverse teams drive strong returns.
The customised immersive programme will provide high-touch access and resources to a select group of UK-based Black founders, to fast-track their companies’ growth and build relationships with investors and industry experts.
The 2022 UK Black Tech Cohort includes:
Seun Toye-Kayode, EMEA head of Launch With GS, said: “The programme has been specifically designed to meet the needs of each participant and their business. We’ve seen the effect of our work in the US and we’re excited to provide a platform to some of the UK’s most promising start-ups and their founders.”
Each entrepreneur will receive customised input from across the firm, with Goldman Sachs investment teams providing direct support to each founder. They will participate in workshops with Goldman Sachs leaders across the investment banking, research and investing teams and have opportunities to engage with the broader Goldman Sachs network.
