Partners

Meet our partners

The Pitch wouldn’t be where it is today without the support of our incredible partners. Thanks to them, our competition stays free – making startup success accessible to all.

Connecting savvy startups with seamless services

Supercharge your startup with founder perks from our partners. From coworking spaces to workplace wellbeing, our collaborators have everything you need to succeed.

Venue partners

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Runway East | London & Bristol

Whether you have a team of 1 or 100, Runway East offers a fun, flexible office space perfectly suited to ambitious startups. With a focus on community, the space is primed for making connections, whether that’s in one of the many communal areas or over a cuppa on Cake Wednesday.

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Barclays Eagle Labs | Birmingham

Barclays Eagle Labs is a nationwide network supporting startups and scaleups on the road to success. Through programmes, incubators, networking opportunities and resources, the Labs are a go-to hub for entrepreneurs to connect, innovate and grow.

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Barclays Eagle Labs | Glasgow

Based in the historic heart of Glasgow, Barclays Eagle Labs offers a range of support services, including access to expert mentoring and funding opportunities, to help businesses start up and scale.

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AWS Loft, Dublin

With two decades’ experience, AWS has helped startups of all sizes bring their ideas to life. Whether you’re just starting out or are raising your next round, AWS has the tools you need to start scaling at speed.

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Barclays Eagle Labs | Manchester

Since 2022, Barclays Eagle Labs Manchester has been the home of DiSH, Greater Manchester’s Digital Security Hub. By bringing together experts in digital and cyber security from public, private and academic sectors, DiSH offers growing digital security startups and scaleups access to business support, mentoring, training and more.

Community partners

Rare Founders

With 20,000+ members and events that sell out fast, Rare Founders is reshaping the UK’s early-stage startup scene. From networking masterclasses to open mic pitching nights and a must-read investor newsletter, it’s where founders connect and startups shine.

Business Buzz

Looking for networking that’s a little more low-key? Since 2012, Business Buzz has been bringing local business people together with informal, easy-going drop-in sessions that inspire genuine connection.

Startups Magazine

Startups Magazine champions tech startups by delivering expert insights, advice, and a platform to showcase innovation through their magazine, events, and The Cereal Entrepreneur podcast.

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Want to partner with The Pitch?

We’re currently talking to partners about our 2026 programme. If you want to learn more about the process and back the UK’s brightest startups, please contact us at  partnerships@thepitch.uk.

Applications are open

Don’t miss out!

Want your startup in the spotlight? Apply to The Pitch today for your chance to clinch the 2026 trophy and a package filled with founder perks.