Meet the Ventures
Meet the ventures shaping London’s future.
These are the bold, purpose-driven social ventures born out of the city’s universities—research-informed, responding to community need, and powered by the diverse talent and ideas of researchers & academics, students & graduates.
They are tackling complex challenges with innovative solutions: from accessible healthcare to inclusive education, sustainable design to community-led tech.
The ventures featured here are currently part of LSV’s Catalyst Programme—receiving tailored, long-term support as they move toward early market success. Alongside them, we also work with a wider group of ventures at earlier stages through our Spark and Build programmes, as well as those connected through our growing LSV community. Together, they represent a dynamic pipeline of social ventures working to turn innovative ideas into lasting impact.
Our Ventures
Explore our Catalyst ventures below. If you think you can support one of our ventures, reach out here.
Speek Health
START
Trim Tots
Wellspring
"I'm incredibly excited to join the LSV Catalyst Programme. It's an amazing opportunity to accelerate the impact of AWWN and connect with a vibrant community of purpose-driven founders. I'm grateful for the support and can't wait to get started."
Yasmin Abdalatif
Founder of Arab Women Wellbeing Network (AWWN)
“We're thrilled to have the support and expertise of the LSV Catalyst Programme to help us bring Carbon Cell to new audiences and trial partners.”
Elizabeth Lee
CEO of Carbon Cell
“Participating in LSV is an incredible opportunity to develop a meaningful, self-sustaining venture that delivers real impact. I am grateful to be part of this experience and to connect with like-minded innovators driven to create lasting change in their communities.”
Leon Barker
Founder of Co-Create
“We are so excited to be part of LSV Catalyst. As a small business, and a young female founder, there is always more to learn, and more connections to be made with other entrepreneurs.”
Chamiah Dewey
Founder & Designer of Dewey
“I’m so excited that Diversity Data Hub has been chosen as one of the first 14 projects supported by London Social Ventures! The initiative will incubate and grow innovative social ventures tackling some of the biggest challenges facing communities and individuals. I can't wait to get started!”
Dr Claire Tyler
Research Fellow of Diversity Data Hub
“Thrilled to join the LSV Catalyst programme! This is an incredible opportunity to refine the mission of EDRAF and expand our impact. We look forward to gaining valuable insights, building new partnerships, and creating sustainable solutions for the social lending sector.”
Lucia Michelutti
Co-Founder of EDRAF
“I’m extremely excited to join the the LSV Catalyst programme. Looking forward to learning, growing and accelerating my businesses impact with the support of the team.”
Hanan Tantush
Founder & Creative Director of Intotum
"The Catalyst programme is a great opportunity to connect with London's vibrant social impact ecosystem and receive expert guidance to accelerate [rebox.eco]!"
Filip Harding
Founder & Chief Reboxer of [rebox.eco]
“We’re thrilled to be part of the LSV programme alongside such inspiring social ventures. We are excited for the opportunity for us to gain invaluable support from experts in the social venture space, helping us craft a robust plan to achieve long-term sustainability and maximise our impact”
Danielle Stephens
Founder & CEO of Recyclab
“We are excited and honoured to be participating in LSV Catalyst. For small startups like ours, untangling the knot of public sector procurement would not be possible without the help and insights of this team.”
April Stephenson
Founder & CEO of Simba Technologies
“We’re excited to partner with the LSV team on our journey from pilot to sales pipeline and connecting with an exceptional cohort of founders!"
Kanu Batru
Founder & CEO of Speek Health
“We are thrilled to be joining the LSV Catalyst Programme to support the development and expansion of START Training for health and social care providers to improve unpaid dementia carers’ mental health and quality of life.”
Sarah Amador
START Project Manager of START Training
“As a team we are excited to be working with London Social Ventures to take us to the next stage of our development towards becoming a fully-fledged social venture.”
Dr Mary Martin
Director of The Human Impact Pathway
“The Trim Tots team is incredibly excited to be part of the LSV Catalyst Programme. We're looking forward to igniting interest and inviting collaborators on our crusade to help children and families find the healthiest pathway to a bright and beautiful future!”
Dr Julie Lanigan
Founding Director of Trim Tots
“We're hopeful that LSV Catalyst will take us to the next level and realise the potential of the company.”
Dr Sara Hilman
CEO of Wellspring
“We’re excited to join London Social Ventures—an incredible opportunity to access a dynamic network of like-minded innovators committed to driving social impact, alongside invaluable support and expert mentorship”
Jorge Lopes Ramos
Founder & Executive Director of SIMFONIK