Grow London Global has launched its largest-ever cohort of scaling businesses, uniting 147 of the UK’s most ambitious companies to accelerate their growth and expand internationally.
The initiative, delivered by London & Partners, marks a major step in helping entrepreneurs access global opportunities through the capital’s business growth agency.
The programme’s seventh and biggest cohort to date brings together scaleups across sustainability, life sciences, fintech and cyber, enterprise and creative tech. In addition to supporting London-based entrepreneurs, the Grow London Global cohort now includes 13 companies from outside the capital, with businesses from the West Midlands and Essex joining for the first time.
The move reflects a growing appetite across UK regions to collaborate on international expansion and strengthens ties between London and local growth agencies, including Essex County Council and the West Midlands Growth Company.
A major development within this year’s launch is the introduction of Pre-Global, a six-month initiative created to support underrepresented founders, including women, in preparing to scale.
The pilot programme will provide 15 founders with the tools, connections and knowledge needed to compete on a global stage. It will focus on leadership development, access to finance and the opportunity to connect with investors and corporates, helping founders build long-term, sustainable growth strategies.
Grow London Global’s success is underpinned by a network of delivery partners providing expertise on commercial, financial, legal and operational challenges. Among these are HSBC Innovation Banking, Oury Clark, Wilson Sonsini, Bridgehead, CLA, Deel, Grant Tree, KPMG and Twenty AI. Together, they will offer participants hands-on advice and practical solutions to support their international growth journeys.
Howard Dawber OBE, London’s Deputy Mayor for Business and Growth, said: “Grow London Global brings together some of the most exciting fast growing companies from across the capital as well as Essex, Scotland and the West Midlands. Our mission is to drive growth through new international business and trade links. We’re excited and proud to be working with such an impressive group of entrepreneurs, and can’t wait to show this cohort to the world, as we continue building a better and more prosperous London for everyone.”
Janet Coyle CBE, Managing Director of Grow London at London & Partners, emphasised the city’s role as a global business hub. She said: “London is the best place to scale a business – with unrivalled access to talent, funding, customers, and networks, all in one place.
“I am so proud of this launch – the biggest Grow London Global cohort yet and the beginning of Pre-Global for underrepresented founders who are at an earlier stage of their scaleup journey. We will support these incredible, ambitious companies grow and benefit from the best London has to offer.”
Among the companies joining the Grow London Global cohort are innovators using advanced technology to transform industries.
Azoma, an AI-first software platform, helps global retailers optimise product data for AI search and marketplaces. Delineate works with global brands, including The Coca Cola Company, to deliver real-time insights on campaign performance across more than 50 countries.
DiO analyses audience emotions through biometrics and voice sentiment, offering film, TV and advertising producers data-driven insights into audience engagement.
Flawless AI, based in London, pioneers AI tools for film and television editing, helping creators refine performances and reach international audiences. Moth, described as the world’s first quantum-to-consumer company, is developing entertainment products based on quantum technology.
Ivan Zhiznevsky, Founder of 3S Money, said: “I’m thrilled for 3S Money to join Grow London Global. The opportunity to connect with international corporates, take part in global trade missions and share ideas, aligns perfectly with our mission to make cross-border business seamless and inclusive worldwide.”
Christine Hartland, Co-Founder and COO of My SMASH Media, one of the participants in the new Pre-Global programme, added: “We’re thrilled to be part of the London & Partners Pre-Global Programme — exactly the kind of support that’s been missing for startups at our stage. We’re excited to learn, grow, and scale My SMASH Media into a truly global platform.”
As the Grow London Global cohort embarks on its 12-month journey, the initiative continues to demonstrate London’s position as a leading hub for international business expansion. By connecting UK scaleups with investors, partners and global markets, it aims to ensure that both London and the wider UK economy benefit from new trade opportunities and sustained entrepreneurial growth.
