- South Yorkshire tech entrepreneur Peter Hopton launches Venture.Community with a £100 million funding goal
- Venture.Community offers a unique approach to supporting tech founders, providing resources, education, and mentorship
- The network has already supported start-ups like Productive Machines, BOW, and TUBR in raising over £5 million in funding
- Venture.Community aims to be self-sustaining through supporters, partners, sponsorships, and success fees
- Hopton describes Sheffield and South Yorkshire as the UK’s secret start-up capital and a collaborative tech ecosystem, making it an ideal location for Venture.Community
Revolutionizing Tech Support in South Yorkshire with Venture.Community
In the bustling tech scene of South Yorkshire, a new player has emerged to shake up the traditional approach to supporting tech founders. Venture.Community, spearheaded by tech entrepreneur Peter Hopton, aims to revolutionize the way start-ups receive mentorship and resources in the region. With a hefty £100 million funding goal, this initiative is set to make waves in the tech ecosystem of South Yorkshire.
The Genesis of Venture.Community
Peter Hopton, the mastermind behind Venture.Community, is no stranger to the tech industry. As the founder of Iceotope, a data centre cooling company, and VeryPC, a provider of sustainable computers and IT systems, Hopton has a proven track record of success in the tech world. With Iceotope alone raising over £58 million in venture funding, Hopton is now channeling his expertise and resources into a new venture that aims to support tech founders in a unique way.
Venture.Community diverges from the traditional accelerator model by offering a more flexible and inclusive approach to supporting tech start-ups. Instead of imposing restrictions on the duration of support or the number of participants, Venture.Community provides an open platform for any founder seeking resources and mentorship. This approach allows for a more organic and inclusive growth of the tech ecosystem in South Yorkshire.
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Building a Strong Tech Ecosystem
The success of Venture.Community is already evident in its growing community of over 175 tech founders. Through a series of events and mentorships, the initiative has nurtured start-ups like Productive Machines, BOW, and TUBR, which collectively raised more than £5 million in funding. This hands-on approach to supporting tech founders has garnered praise for its focus on strategy, fundraising, and team building.
Venture.Community has also forged partnerships with a range of venture capital firms and service providers known for their track record of helping tech start-ups achieve success. From Squire Patton Boggs to Fuel Ventures, these partners bring a wealth of experience and resources to the table, further enhancing the support network available to tech founders in South Yorkshire.
A Bright Future for South Yorkshire Tech
With its ambitious funding goal and a commitment to inclusivity and sustainability, Venture.Community is poised to become a game-changer in the tech scene of South Yorkshire. By providing a scalable and open platform for tech acceleration, the initiative aims to nurture the next generation of tech leaders and innovators in the region.
Peter Hopton envisions South Yorkshire as the ideal testing ground for Venture.Community, citing the region as the “UK’s secret start-up capital” and a hub of collaborative tech innovation. With the support of its growing community of tech founders, partners, and sponsors, Venture.Community is on track to transform the tech ecosystem of South Yorkshire and beyond.
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