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IMPACT SINCE 2023
372
young entrepreneurs from London supported
300
hours of coaching and cohort programmes
70+
new ventures supported into launch or growth phase
100%
profits from Tooting Works reinvested into BLP
74%
clients are from global majority background
ALUMNI STORIES
Regis Gnaly - Griot Kitchen
Griot Kitchen: Where Culture, Creativity and Courage Come Together
Annette and Francesca - Yes Gurl
Yes Gurl: Ending Loneliness,
One Friendship at a Time
One Friendship at a Time
Shannon Fitzsimmons - O So Curly
From Passion to Profit: BLP Founder Shannon's Journey with O So Curly
Kuba Hetman –
Pinch Café
From Plant-Based Passion to Tooting's Favourite Cafe: Kuba's Pinch Cafe Journey
Troy Johnson - Sweet Dee’s Jerk
From Mum’s Kitchen to Selfridges: BLP Founder Troy’s Journey with Sweet Dee’s
Obed Yeboah - Shapeways
From Coaching to Changemaker: BLP Founder Obed’s Shapeways.io Story Summary
Regis Gnaly - Griot Kitchen
Griot Kitchen: Where Culture, Creativity and Courage Come Together
Annette and Francesca - Yes Gurl
Yes Gurl: Ending Loneliness,
One Friendship at a Time
One Friendship at a Time
Shannon Fitzsimmons - O So Curly
From Passion to Profit: BLP Founder Shannon's Journey with O So Curly
Kuba Hetman –
Pinch Café
From Plant-Based Passion to Tooting's Favourite Cafe: Kuba's Pinch Cafe Journey
Troy Johnson - Sweet Dee’s Jerk
From Mum’s Kitchen to Selfridges: BLP Founder Troy’s Journey with Sweet Dee’s
Obed Yeboah - Shapeways
From Coaching to Changemaker: BLP Founder Obed’s Shapeways.io Story Summary
Regis Gnaly - Griot Kitchen
Griot Kitchen: Where Culture, Creativity and Courage Come Together
Annette and Francesca - Yes Gurl
Yes Gurl: Ending Loneliness,
One Friendship at a Time
One Friendship at a Time
Shannon Fitzsimmons - O So Curly
From Passion to Profit: BLP Founder Shannon's Journey with O So Curly
Kuba Hetman –
Pinch Café
From Plant-Based Passion to Tooting's Favourite Cafe: Kuba's Pinch Cafe Journey
Troy Johnson - Sweet Dee’s Jerk
From Mum’s Kitchen to Selfridges: BLP Founder Troy’s Journey with Sweet Dee’s
Obed Yeboah - Shapeways
From Coaching to Changemaker: BLP Founder Obed’s Shapeways.io Story Summary
Regis Gnaly - Griot Kitchen
Griot Kitchen: Where Culture, Creativity and Courage Come Together
Annette and Francesca - Yes Gurl
Yes Gurl: Ending Loneliness,
One Friendship at a Time
One Friendship at a Time
Shannon Fitzsimmons - O So Curly
From Passion to Profit: BLP Founder Shannon's Journey with O So Curly
Kuba Hetman –
Pinch Café
From Plant-Based Passion to Tooting's Favourite Cafe: Kuba's Pinch Cafe Journey
Troy Johnson - Sweet Dee’s Jerk
From Mum’s Kitchen to Selfridges: BLP Founder Troy’s Journey with Sweet Dee’s
Obed Yeboah - Shapeways
From Coaching to Changemaker: BLP Founder Obed’s Shapeways.io Story Summary
Regis Gnaly - Griot Kitchen
Griot Kitchen: Where Culture, Creativity and Courage Come Together
Annette and Francesca - Yes Gurl
Yes Gurl: Ending Loneliness,
One Friendship at a Time
One Friendship at a Time
Shannon Fitzsimmons - O So Curly
From Passion to Profit: BLP Founder Shannon's Journey with O So Curly
Kuba Hetman –
Pinch Café
From Plant-Based Passion to Tooting's Favourite Cafe: Kuba's Pinch Cafe Journey
Troy Johnson - Sweet Dee’s Jerk
From Mum’s Kitchen to Selfridges: BLP Founder Troy’s Journey with Sweet Dee’s
Obed Yeboah - Shapeways
From Coaching to Changemaker: BLP Founder Obed’s Shapeways.io Story Summary
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The Next Wave: Up-and-Coming Businesses Young Entrepreneurs Are Launching in 2026 (and How Londoners Can Get Involved)
In 2026, the global startup scene is dynamic, interconnected, and full of opportunity , especially for young founders who don’t want to wait years to raise VC money or build expensive infrastructure. Across industries like AI, sustainability, digital services, health & wellness, and creative commerce , the most successful founders are combining technology, purpose, and agility to launch businesses that scale quickly with minimal capital. Below are the top sectors and busines
Highlights from BLP’s Autumn '25 Pitch Night
Last week, we witnessed one of the most exciting moments in our Incubator Programme calendar, Pitch Night, where our founders stepped into the spotlight to showcase the businesses they’ve been building with dedication, resilience, and heart.
Autumn Cohort 2025: Closing a Season of Growth
As the Autumn 2025 Incubator Plus programme comes to an end, Business Launchpad is taking a moment to recognise the founders who shaped these past three months.
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