We help more diverse founders succeed
Less than 0.25% of UK VC funding went to start-ups led by black founders. Only 38 have received VC funding since 2010. The playing field if anything but level. If you are a black founder, you can apply for a free U2R scholarship to supercharge your fundraising and get experienced entrepreneurs tackling your tricky problems.
What scholarships include...
Each gives free access to the Ultimate Pitch Deck Playbook or the Start-Up Pitch Deck Course, so you can access all the insider tradecraft needed to perfect your deck and boost your fundraising chances. You'll also join a bespoke community where we offer unlimited support to black founders.
Comprehensive
17 playbooks and 32 powerful digital tools give you everything you need to craft your deck.
Expert insight
Get the insider tradecraft we learned from helping start-ups that raised over $1bn.
Added value
As well as a playbook or course you will also get a free 30 minute advisory call.
Get us working on your deck
Every Ultimate Pitch Deck Playbook includes a bonus 30 minute advisory call to solve any tricky problems. Every Pitch Deck Course comes with a call and a free deck review. We'll also be on hand in the community to help out as needed.
Peet Denny, Founding Partner - Climate VC
'Working with Marcus and Nick has been a magical experience. They've helped me crack my own pitch deck and messaging. They've done the same for startups we invested in. They can do it for you as well.'
Dan Grech, CEO and Founder, Global OTEC
‘UP AND TO THE RIGHT have transformed me from a pitch deck apprentice to a graduate. They developed my storytelling and cut through all the unnecessary details that a founders head is buzzing with. The materials we worked on together helped us close our last round and I have confidence it will help us immeasurably with the next.’
Apply today
Up to 1,000 scholarships will be on offer as part of this programme. They are released with the support of our partners. We'll let you know as soon as one is available.
Thanks to our amazing partners
Half of the scholarship costs are covered by U2R. The other half are generously paid for by some amazing partners. They share our desire to help more diverse founders succeed, and are willing to take action to make a real difference. If you would like to become a partner, let's talk.
