FFWD
FFWD is an incubator based in London, United Kingdom, focused on Pre-Seed and Seed startups across sectors. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
- Investment focus
- Generalist
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeed
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Founded
- 2014
- Team size
- 1-10
- Portfolio companies
- 199+
About FFWD
FastForward, the UK's Pre-Accelerator Programme (FFWD for short) is an initiative by City University and the Accelerator Academy to prepare startup teams for first funding and successful application and entry to leading accelerators.
Delivered in one-day sprints, over a 6-week period, this interactive, hands-on programme is designed to cover key topics such as Tech, Marketing, Finance, and much more, using a blend of expert speakers and professional industry mentors.
The programme runs twice a year, with a spring and summer intake, participating teams will come together every Tuesday for an action-packed day of learning and doing. Over the course of the programme, participating teams will complete weekly business sprint sessions to fast track their ideas into viable startup ventures.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
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Round Funded. "FFWD." Round Funded investor database, updated October 19, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does FFWD invest in?
FFWD is a generalist with no fixed sector focus. Match your stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does FFWD invest at?
FFWD focuses on Pre-Seed and Seed rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Where is FFWD based?
FFWD is based in London, United Kingdom. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
How do I contact FFWD?
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