SCALE SUMMIT is the twice‑yearly meeting point for the UK’s most ambitious scaleups, investors and ecosystem leaders, with events in both London and Manchester. The Summit connects high‑growth founders with the people, insight, capital and opportunities they need to scale faster and accelerate the growth of the UK economy.
What to expect
Two days of practical insight, curated content, thoughtful introductions and unrivalled peer support you will not find at any other conference. From impactful conversations on stage to masterclasses and small‑group working sessions, every element is designed to remove barriers to growth and help scaleups accelerate to their next milestone.
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Why London and Manchester?
Each SCALE SUMMIT connects high‑growth founders with the people, insight, capital and opportunities they need to scale faster and, in turn, accelerate the growth of the UK economy, showcasing and celebrating the distinct strengths of each city and the wider scaleup ecosystem.
SCALE London
London is home to the UK’s largest and most mature scaleup ecosystem, with the highest concentration of scaleups and a pivotal role in national productivity and export growth. A key gateway to international markets and investors, the London’ s deep professional services, financial and tech networks underpin the scaleup community.
Yet despite sitting at the heart of global capital flows, many scaleups in and around London still struggle to secure the growth funding they need – and the challenges are greatest for founders from underrepresented groups, who continue to face additional barriers in accessing finance. To help close the gender investment gap, Women Who Scale will form a critical part of the SCALE SUMMIT agenda, bringing founders, investors and policymakers together to share solutions and build more inclusive routes to scale.
SCALE Manchester
Manchester is the northern engine of innovation, talent and specialist tech clusters, particularly in clean tech, healthtech, manufacturing and digital industries. It has become a leading regional scaleup hub, offering deep sector expertise and a tightly connected ecosystem at a more accessible cost than the capital.
Scaling businesses in Greater Manchester have highlighted challenges including increasing costs for businesses and their staff, impacting founder confidence and attitude to risk.
Through curated content and targeted founder-investor matchmaking, SCALE SUMMIT brings a solutions-focused approach to removing barriers to growth, nationwide.
Tickets to SCALE SUMMIT are strictly limited, with a short window to secure access at a discounted price. The Summit is designed for fast‑growing founders, senior team members, investors and ecosystem partners who are serious about scaling.
