TAKE YOUR START UP TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Gain exposure and prizes in money and in-kind
Apply for Booster and compete for the top 10 LBS start-ups selected to participate in training, enlightening conversations with experts, and a mega event where you can pitch about your venture to the VCs, Angel investors, and other founders.
ABOUT BOOSTER
Booster is an early-stage LBS venture competition intended to give founders the boost they need to take their ventures to the next level.
Along with industry experts in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and tech, we will handpick the top ventures to participate in our Pitch Night. Pitch Night will give each finalist marketing exposure through our Booster audience and website as well as the opportunity to network with our high profile external judges.
Winner will take home a total prize valued at ~£4,000
Thank you to our sponsors Nigel Morris MSc19 (1985) and Lori Morris
For more information on eligibility, application process is below
MISSION STATEMENT
The LBS Entrepreneurship Club, in conjunction with the London Business School's Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, is committed to fostering entrepreneurship and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow who are passionate about making a positive impact in the world.
Booster was launched to bridge the gap in the ecosystem of entrepreneurial platforms that are already powered by LBS. We aim to grow the number of start-ups that are born out of LBS by providing stimulus to early-stage ventures founded by LBS students. We will be the catalyst for founders to launch ventures that would otherwise not be born.
APPLICATION DETAILS
Take your chance and apply today for LBS flagship entreprenurial event
VENTURE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Founders must be current LBS students or LBS alumni who graduated from 2020 onwards. LBS founders must have >30% majority stake collectively.
No previous equity funding round completed from institutional investors
No more than £25,000 revenue generated in the last 12 months
No geographical limitations
Note that grants are expected to be used towards the selected ventures. Funds will be released to incorporated companies without any special requirements. For unincorporated ventures, founder(s) must show proof of business account and/or proof of appropriate usage of funds (ie. receipts).
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Click HERE and fill out the form that will walk you through all the information needed to apply.
Who can participate
- All LBS Entrepreneurs
- Alumni who have graduated after 2020
KEY DATES
Pitch night: February 15th
BOOSTER TEAM
MATÍAS MAHTUK
VP
Retail and e-commerce
"Let´s move on and make it happen"
AGUSTIN PAUL
Partnerships & Ops
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AWELE CHIDI OKONTA
Partnership & Ops
Investor and Entrepreneur
“Finding that butterfly flutter”
DARIA ILKAEVA
Partnership & Ops
E-commerce and Entrepreneur
AAMIN AZIZ
Selection process
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GREG PATERSON
Selection process
Tech startups & Venture Capital
"Perspective is everything – any setback is a step closer towards winning"
SAFWAN SIDIQQUI
Team Leader
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XINXIN ZHANG
Advisor
M&A turned to consultant
"Dream big, start small, take action"
WITH THANKS TO
INSTITUTE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PRIVATE CAPITAL
The Institute of Entrepreneurship and Private Capital at LBS has a profound impact on the way the world does business and the way business impacts the world, by inspiring innovators and entrepreneurs and equipping them with the expertise and insight to drive growth.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CLUB
Booster is powered by the student-run London Business School Entrepreneurship club. It develops innovative programs and content to enhance entrepreneurial knowledge in the LBS community.
CONTACT
For questions, doubts or to learn more, please reach out and join the Telegram group or email us!
We are more than happy to help!
Telegram group: https://t.me/joinchat/Rlkukk3aFUrJjASe6Zpglw