GoodTech Ventures

We’re excited to launch the GoodTech PowerUp Pitch London, offering early-stage impact founders the opportunity to pitch for a £15,000 grant at our live event on March 31st at Techspace in Shoreditch. This opportunity is specifically for pre-seed, tech-for-good startups that align with our focus missions including: - Making the UK a safe place to grow up  - Good Jobs and Access to training for every person  - Equipping the workforce for the jobs of the future  - Successful rehabilitative alternatives over custody  - Placing victims’ rights at the heart of criminal justice  - Giving care experienced young people the best start in life 10 spaces available. Each selected venture will receive a £500 participation grant and attend a full-day pitch workshop with leading pitch coach Emma Zangs before taking to the stage. Applications will open this Friday 14th March at 10 AM and close next Wednesday 19th March at 10 AM. Eligibility Criteria ✅ London-based ventures only (due to funding restrictions) ✅ Early-stage tech-for-good startups tackling one of our mission areas mentioned above ✅ Must submit a pitch deck as part of your application ✅ Open to ventures that have not previously received funding, an accelerator placement, or other support from GoodTech Ventures (this opportunity is for new applicants who have not yet participated in our programs). ✅ Must be available for the full-day (10am - 4pm) for a mandatory ‘Pitch Practice Workshop’ on Tuesday, 25th March with Emma Zangs Key Dates 📅 Applications open: Friday, 14th March 📅 Applications close: Wednesday, 19th March 📅 Successful applicants notified: Thursday, 20th March 📅 Pitch Practice Workshop: Tuesday, 25th March (10am - 4pm, Techspace, Shoreditch) 📅 Pitch Event: Monday, 31st March (2pm - 5pm, Techspace, Shoreditch) If you know a founder who could benefit, tag them below 👇 If you want to join us on the 31st, register for tickets here: https://lu.ma/hao7hbak Pictured from left to right: Jon Reynolds, Founder of Fish Bladder Games, Toyin Ajidele, Co-Founder of CareGig and Ishan Vats Jha, Founder of Travel Hands 🤩 #GoodTechPowerUpPitch #TechForGood #ImpactInnovation #PowerUpPitchLondon #ImpactPitchLondon

Today, we are delivering an afternoon-to-evening programme of free events at CodeNode London as part of Week of VocTech 2025. There is still time to register to attend. 3:00 – 4:00pm 𝗖𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗲: 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 Investors, founders and buyers share their perspectives on the complexities of the current EdTech landscape. With: - Louise Marston (Chair), Director of Ventures, Resolution Foundation - Alexandros Anousis, Global Head of Digital Learning, Ocado Group - Greg Freeman, Founder and CEO, Data Literacy Academy - Helen Gironi, Director, Ufi Ventures 4:30 – 5:30pm 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲? Join the conversation shaping the future of skills in the UK. Leading voices explore the systemic reforms needed to create a more accessible, effective, and future-ready approach to skills development. With: - Dr A-Marie I., Co-Chair of Trustees, Institute for the Future of Work - Mary Curnock Cook CBE, Chair of Pearson UK and The Dyson Institute of Engineering and Technology - Rebecca Garrod-Waters, Chief Executive, Ufi VocTech Trust 5:30 – 9:00pm 𝗨𝗳𝗶 𝗩𝗼𝗰𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 The highlight of the Week of VocTech. Bringing together tech innovators, learning providers, employers and investors the VocTech Showcase provides a unique opportunity to celebrate and share the impact of vocational technology, get hands-on with a selection of Ufi-supported tech, and strengthen connections across the voctech community. #WeekOfVocTech #GetAdultsLearning #Skills #WorkforceSkills #EdTech #VocTech

We have received an incredible response ... Our team is now busy reviewing applications for the GoodTech PowerUp Pitch London. While we do that, a quick reminder to register for the live event on March 31st at Techspace Shoreditch. **Sign up here:** https://lu.ma/hao7hbak Pictured from left to right: Jane Fisher, Co-founder of Imii and William Hicks, Co-Founder of Air Aware Labs 🤩 #StartupCommunity #TechForGood

Applications are now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied and to our amazing community for sharing this opportunity far and wide, we appreciate you 🫶🏼 Next step: Shortlisting our 10 finalists. We can’t wait to introduce them soon. Join us at the live pitch event on March 31: https://lu.ma/hao7hbak #GoodTechPowerUp #ImpactFounders

One hour left 👀 Applications for the GoodTech PowerUp Pitch London close at 10 AM this morning. If you haven’t submitted yet, now is the time: https://lnkd.in/eRJjKtRK Pictured from left to right: Brigitte Small FRSA, Co-founder of Project Alix and Ann Attridge, Founder and CEO of Klik2Learn 🤩 #LastChance #TechForGood

We’ve been nominated 🤩 GoodTech Ventures has been nominated for ‘Best New Community’ at the CMX Community Industry Awards 2025! 🎉 Building a community from scratch isn’t easy. It takes time, care, and a commitment to creating a space that feels warm, open, and inspiring. A place where founders can freely ask difficult questions, lean in for support, and grow together. Our accelerator cohorts, the relationships formed along the way, the events we host, and the spaces we create, all of it is about bringing people together. Because at the heart of every thriving venture is a community that believes in the same mission: using tech to build a stronger, fairer society. For founders working on social impact solutions, community isn’t just a ‘nice to have’, it’s essential. The work is challenging, the road can be super lonely, and the stakes are high. But with the right people around you, it becomes possible to push through barriers, share knowledge, and create lasting change. We’re still learning. Still iterating. Still growing - thanks to all of you who make GoodTech feel GOOD. And now, we’d love your help to take this nomination to the next stage! Voting is actually quite simple (thankfully) no complicated sign-ups, just your name, company name, job title, and email. Easy! Head to this link:https://lnkd.in/eamy5zak , scroll down to find ‘Best New Community’ and select ‘GoodTech Ventures’ to cast your vote! Thank you for being part of this journey with us 🫶🏼 #CMXAwards #GoodTechVentures #CommunityPower

Applications close tomorrow!!! This is your last chance to apply for the GoodTech PowerUp Pitch London and compete for £15,000 in funding. To learn more and apply, click here: https://lnkd.in/eRJjKtRK #StartupSupport #FundingOpportunity

Our PowerUp Pitch London event isn’t just for founders. It’s for anyone passionate about social impact tech and innovation. Join us for: - Inspiring pitches from early-stage social impact startups - A room full of the #TechForGood community - Post-event drinks at The Fox to continue the convo's 📅 Date: Monday, March 31 📍 Location: Techspace Shoreditch | 2 PM - 5 PM Secure your place here: https://lu.ma/hao7hbak #Networking #SocialInnovation #GoodTechCommunity

There are just 3 days left to apply for the GoodTech Ventures PowerUp Pitch, London. We are looking for 10 pre-seed, early-stage ventures to pitch for £15,000 in funding. 📅 Deadline: Wednesday, March 19 at 10 AM 💰 £500 participation grant for selected ventures 🎤 Exclusive pitch coaching with Emma Zangs 📍 Live pitch event at Techspace Shoreditch Are you working on one of the following mission areas? - Making the UK a safe place to grow up - Good Jobs and Access to training for every person - Equipping the workforce for the jobs of the future - Successful rehabilitative alternatives over custody - Placing victims’ rights at the heart of criminal justice - Giving care experienced young people the best start in life If so, this could be for you! To learn more about eligibility criteria, timeline and to grab your application form, click here: https://lnkd.in/eRJjKtRK Pictured from left to right: Lesley Sackey, Founder of Pillow and Louise Thomas, CEO of Air Aware Labs 🤩 #ImpactFounders #TechForGood #PowerUpPitchLondon #GoodTechVentures

Founders, don’t wait. Applications for the GoodTech PowerUp Pitch London are open until Wednesday at 10 AM. If you are an early-stage, pre-seed impact startup looking to secure £15,000 in grant funding, now is the time to apply. Details and application here: https://lnkd.in/eRJjKtRK #StartupFunding #TechForGood