Praetura Ventures and EHE Ventures Back Northern Founder Hub Initiative
Funding | Mar 17, 2025 | UK Tech Funding
Praetura Ventures and EHE Ventures have announced the launch of the Founder Hub, a digital education platform aimed at providing proper scaling skills, and advice to early-stage business founders in northern England. Citing the overwhelming concentration of VC funds in London and the South East, the initiative aims to address the funding and advice gap in regions outside these areas. The Founder Hub offers a comprehensive digital archive of resources, including contributions from executives of notable companies such as Modern Milkman and AccessPay. Developed to cater specifically to the needs and challenges of Northern founders, this free-to-use platform was created over 12 months. It's tailored to provide curated, relevant advice absent in existing resources, which are often outdated or not backed by practical experience. The platform seeks to offer real-world advice to help Northern founders succeed, with more high-profile supporters expected to join soon.
Sectors
- Venture Capital
- Technology
- Entrepreneurship
Geography
- United Kingdom – The article discusses venture capital dynamics and startup support in the UK, highlighting the challenges faced by founders outside of London and the South East.
- Northern England – Specifically relevant as the platform targets founders in Northern England, seeking to bridge the support gap outside the more prosperous South East.
Industry
- Venture Capital – This sector involves funding startups and small businesses with strong growth potential. The article focuses on efforts by VCs to bolster support for startups in Northern England.
- Technology – The launch of a digital platform falls under the technology sector. The platform provides educational resources to help Northern founders scale their businesses.
- Entrepreneurship – The article addresses issues specific to entrepreneurs, discussing how the new platform aims to support startup founders in Northern England.
Financials
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praetura Ventures | Platform Developer | Company | A venture capital firm based in Manchester, aiming to provide better access to scaling skills for Northern England's founders. |
| EHE Ventures | Platform Developer | Company | A venture studio that collaborates with Praetura Ventures to enhance support for regional entrepreneurs through the Founder Hub. |
| Ben Davies | Marketing Director | People | Marketing director at Praetura Ventures, advocating for better curated and region-specific support platforms. |
| Aleksa Vukotic | Group CTO | People | Chief Technology Officer at EHE Venture Studio, involved in the creation and announcement of the Founder Hub. |
| Modern Milkman | Contributor | Company | One of the companies whose executives contribute industry insights to the Founder Hub platform. |
| Baltic Ventures | Contributor | Company | Provides industry knowledge and content to the Founder Hub platform to assist Northern founders. |
| AccessPay | Contributor | Company | Contributes to the Founder Hub to offer advice based on industry experience. |
| FinTech North | Contributor | Company | An industry figure contributing insights and resources to assist Northern startup founders via the Founder Hub. |