- ELITE is London Stock Exchange Group’s pan-European programme for ambitious high growth businesses
- 16 new companies join ELITE today from across the UK
- 271 companies, 150 advisors, and 80 investors are part of the ELITE community
The 16 CEOs opened trading on London’s markets this morning to celebrate joining the programme. The companies come from across the UK, representing a range of sectors. As well as the Cambridge company - which offers media asset management and video platforms - the list includes an online luxury furniture designer & retailer, mobile file sharing provider, alternative energy company and online betting platform.
Joining an existing ELITE community of over 200 companies, today’s new UK businesses bring the total number of companies since ELITE was launched in 2012 to 271.
Designed to help businesses prepare and structure for their next stage of growth, ELITE facilitates company access to a full range of funding options, increases company profile and visibility, promotes relationships and opportunities with potential investors, and supports management best practice and entrepreneurship.
Alexander Justham, CEO, London Stock Exchange plc, said: “Today’s cohort continues to showcase the UK’s ability to produce great businesses and we are delighted to welcome them to ELITE. The programme is flourishing in the UK and across Europe, helping to accelerate the growth of individual businesses and playing a significant role in driving economic prosperity.”
About ELITE
ELITE offers businesses a full programme to help them grow, including; education training and direct contact with Europe’s financial and advisory community, through a unique online portal. Management teams are guided on how best to fast-track their development and capital raising processes, how to access the most suitable funding for their needs, whether private equity, venture capital or the bond or equity markets, and given advice on building their profile and reach.
ELITE also allows its vibrant international advisor and investor community the opportunity to engage with a pool of high quality, dynamic companies and entrepreneurs, all of whom are open to the advice, opportunities and connections that the ELITE programme offers.
For further information on the programme, companies and the full list of partners, please go to:
www.elite-growth.com