Virgin StartUp
Virgin StartUp is a UK not-for-profit founded in 2013 to support entrepreneurs through startup finance, mentoring and business assistance. It belongs to Virgin’s entrepreneurship network and differs from a conventional equity venture-capital fund.
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2013Establishment in the UK
Founded in 2013, Virgin StartUp helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into operating businesses through support with finance, mentoring and a founder community.[1]
Services: Funding, mentoring and business development
The organization supports applications for startup loans and provides business-planning, mentoring and growth resources. Financing remains subject to the relevant program’s assessment and conditions.[1]
2019A 50:50 gender-balance pledge
In 2019 Virgin StartUp announced a 50:50 pledge aimed at improving gender balance in entrepreneurial funding and support.[1]
Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts
Virgin StartUp: Official link: https://www.virginstartup.org/ (opens in a new window).[1]
Holly BransonHolly BransonHolly Branson is a Virgin Group leader and philanthropic co-founder. Trained in medicine and physiology, she worked as a doctor before joining Virgin in 2008. She leads work on the group’s vision and culture, chairs Virgin Unite and co-founded Big Change.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/holly-branson (opens in a new window).[1][2]
Richard BransonRichard BransonRichard Branson is a British entrepreneur and founder of Virgin Group. Beginning with a youth magazine and mail-order records, he expanded into aviation, leisure, telecommunications, finance and commercial spaceflight. He also founded Virgin Unite and is known for ballooning expeditions and his 2021 suborbital flight.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson (opens in a new window).[1][3]
Virgin GroupVirgin GroupVirgin Group is an investment and brand group originating in the record business established by Richard Branson and Nik Powell in 1970. Its network spans aviation, travel, hospitality, health, telecommunications, finance and spaceflight. Virgin-branded businesses have distinct ownership and operating arrangements.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/ (opens in a new window).[1][4]
Virgin UniteVirgin UniteVirgin Unite is Virgin Group’s charitable foundation, established by Richard Branson in 2004. It supports partnerships addressing social and environmental issues and helped develop initiatives including The Elders and The B Team, which have their own governance.Open the full entry: Official link: https://www.virgin.com/virgin-unite (opens in a new window).[1][5]