Springboard
Springboard is an accelerator based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, focused on Pre-Seed to Series A startups in EdTech. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
Springboard is a training company for businesses that combines investment capital with a mentor-led accelerator program.
- Investment focus
- EdTech
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
- Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Team size
- 1-10
- Portfolio companies
- 40+
About Springboard
Springboard has evolved into a full time 13 week bootcamp accelerator programme based in ideaSpace within the Cambridge University. This new format has been funded by a syndicate of angel investors that includes NESTA and will be managed by Jon Bradford, the founder of The Difference Engine.
Springboard will adopt a model comparable to Y Combinator and TechStars. It will provide £5,000 per founder (to a maximum of three founders) for 6% of the business with intensive mentoring and support throughout the bootcamp from over 50 accomplished mentors including experienced entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. The programme ends with the teams presenting their business to venture capitalists and angel investors at an Investor Day.
As of February 2013, Springboard has joined forces with TechStars and became TechStars London.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
How to pitch Springboard
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Round Funded. "Springboard." Round Funded investor database, updated October 19, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Springboard invest in?
Springboard focuses on EdTech. Match your sector and stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does Springboard invest at?
Springboard focuses on Pre-Seed to Series A rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Where is Springboard based?
Springboard is based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
How do I contact Springboard?
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