What INvolve does

INvolve (legal entity: INvolve People) is a UK-headquartered diversity, equity, and inclusion consultancy and global network operating from 128 Aldersgate Street, London. Founded in 2013 around the launch of its inaugural Role Model List in the Financial Times, the firm has spent over a decade building a portfolio of products spanning data and diagnostics (RADAR benchmarking tool, DEI Impact Measurement Framework, Ethnicity Pay Gap Framework), training and workshops (Inclusion Essentials Trainings, Conscious Inclusion, Inclusive Recruitment Lab, Train-the-Trainer), leadership and talent development (Inclusive Leaders Program, Talent Navigator, Mid-Career Talent Accelerator, RISE Future Leaders Program), and advisory services (Strategy Development, Culture Change Projects). The company also operates the Empower, Outstanding, and Heroes Role Model Lists as proprietary annual recognition programs, supported by a YouTube content partnership since May 2023.

INvolve generates revenue on a B2B professional-services model through bespoke consultancy engagements with large global organizations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is structured per engagement scope. The go-to-market is relationship-driven enterprise field sales, supplemented by thought-leadership content marketing, proprietary research reports, and flagship events including the INvolve Role Model Gala (London and New York) and the Black British Business Awards. The stated customer base exceeds 100 global organizations across financial services, professional services, media, consumer/retail, and other industries, with named enterprise clients including Barclays, HSBC, Standard Chartered, State Street, Deloitte, BCG, Slaughter and May, Charlotte Tilbury, Ralph Lauren, Penguin Random House, and Warner Bros Discovery.

INvolve sits within the We Us Ours Group, a diversified parent that also owns Audeliss Executive Search, The Network Of Networks (TNON), and the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). The firm has 11-50 employees and was recognized in The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in 2022. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding; its founder and CEO is Suki Sandhu OBE.

Name

INvolve

Legal name

INvolve People

Website

https://involvepeople.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INvolve is a London-based DEI consultancy and global network that helps large enterprises transform culture, benchmark inclusion data, develop diverse talent pipelines, and deliver training programs. It serves 100+ global organizations across financial services, professional services, media, and consumer industries, operating alongside sister brands Audeliss, TNON, and BBBAwards under the We Us Ours Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consulting

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

DEI, Equity & Inclusion Advisory (BPACAJAJ)

Keywords

• DEI consulting services
• Inclusion training workshops
• Leadership development programs
• Diversity benchmarking diagnostics
• Talent accelerator programs

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting and Advisory Services: INvolve generates revenue through providing consultancy services, cultural transformation strategies, data and benchmarking tools, and advisory solutions to organizations seeking to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.
2. Training and Workshops: Revenue from delivering inclusion essentials trainings, inclusion workshops, and train-the-trainer programs to corporate clients.
3. Talent Development Programs: Revenue from talent development offerings including Talent Navigator, Mid-Career Talent Accelerator, RISE Program, and Inclusive Leaders Program.
4. Events and Awards: Revenue generated from events including the Role Model Gala and Black British Business Awards.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

INvolve is a consultancy and global network that sells DEI transformation services to large organizations. Its core offerings include data diagnostics and benchmarking (RADAR), inclusion training and workshops, talent development programs (Talent Navigator, Mid-Career Talent Accelerator, RISE), inclusive leadership development, and advisory services covering strategy development and culture change. The firm also operates the INvolve Role Model Lists and related events as part of its recognition and community platform.

Product overview

INvolve is a consultancy and global network that enables leaders and change makers to build more successful and empowering organizations where everyone can thrive. The company's offerings form a comprehensive suite spanning role model recognition programs (INvolve Role Model Lists including Empower, Outstanding, and Heroes), data and diagnostics (RADAR benchmarking tool with employee surveying, HR reviews, and focus groups), training and workshops (Inclusion Essential Trainings, Conscious Inclusion, Inclusive Recruitment Lab), leadership development (Inclusive Leaders Program, Talent Navigator, Mid-Career Talent Accelerator, RISE Future Leaders Program), and advisory services (Strategy Development, Culture Change Projects). INvolve is part of the We Us Ours Group alongside related brands including The Network Of Networks (TNON) for racial equity, Audeliss Executive Search, and the Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards). The company has been at the forefront of global intersectional inclusion for over 10 years, working with over 100 global organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Empower Role Model List: Annual list recognizing ethnically diverse leaders and their advocates supported by YouTube
• Outstanding Role Model List
• Heroes Role Model List
• INvolve Role Model Gala
• Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards)
• The Network Of Networks (TNON)
• If Not Now, When? (INNW) Campaign
• RADAR Benchmarking Tool
• Talent Navigator
• Mid-Career Talent Accelerator
• RISE Future Leaders Program
• Inclusive Leaders Program (ILP)

Products and services

• INvolve Role Model Lists (Empower, Outstanding, Heroes) Annual recognition lists celebrating diverse senior executives, diverse future leaders, and their allies driving inclusion for people of color, women, and LGBTQ+ communities; supports employer branding, talent attraction, and visibility of diverse role models.
• RADAR Benchmarking / Data & Diagnostics Diagnostic tool providing a 360-degree assessment of D&I across global organizations, measuring Recruitment & Retention, Attraction, Development, Accountability, Resourcing, and Innovation; combines employee surveying, HR reviews, and focus groups for quantitative and qualitative insights.
• Inclusion Essential Trainings Foundational inclusion training programs covering topics such as Trans and non-binary inclusion, Allyship Across Communities, and Conscious Inclusion, equipping employees with practical tools for workplace inclusion.
• Inclusive Leaders Program (ILP) Comprehensive leadership development program designed to build inclusive leadership capabilities across organizations, targeting senior leaders responsible for culture and talent outcomes.
• Talent Navigator Junior talent development program that elevates brand recognition and provides access to senior leadership perspective through cross-company collaboration, coaching circles, and external exposure to break internal echo chambers.
• Mid-Career Talent Accelerator Mid-career talent development program designed to break the bottleneck from middle management to senior leadership through cross-company ecosystem partnerships and sponsorship; associated with a 36% increase in promotion rate for ethnic minority participants within 12 months.
• RISE Future Leaders Program Program designed to develop and elevate future diverse leaders within organizations, providing development pathways for high-potential underrepresented talent.
• Advisory Services Consulting engagements covering Strategy Development and Culture Change Projects, providing organizations with tailored recommendations and end-to-end transformation strategies for DEI outcomes.
• Inclusive Recruitment Lab Workshop program supporting internal recruitment teams in identifying and addressing biases and barriers in recruitment processes, shifting hiring toward more inclusive practices.
• DEI Impact Measurement Framework Framework providing methodologies for measuring DEI initiative impact through granular data collection, qualitative and quantitative analysis, hypothesis testing, and alignment to business strategy.
• Black British Business Awards (BBBAwards) Annual awards program under the We Us Ours Group celebrating exceptional performance and outstanding achievements by Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK.
• The Network Of Networks (TNON) Organization under the We Us Ours Group assisting company stakeholders in tackling systemic barriers to retaining and maximizing the potential of racial and ethnic minority professionals.
• Audeliss Executive Search Executive search firm under the We Us Ours Group that levels the playing field for diverse leaders in executive and board appointments; reports 76% of 2024 global appointments were diverse.

Quantifiable outcome

• 36% increase in promotion rate for ethnic minority talent participants within 12 months
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Trans in the CitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025INvolve partnered with Trans in the City, the world's largest non-profit organization for trans and non-binary people in business, to launch guidance designed to help employers create safe, inclusive and legally sound workplaces for trans and non-binary employees. Developed with leading employment law experts and Robin White KC, the guidance provides practical methods for supporting trans and non-binary employees, colleagues and customers.
• YouTubecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 May 2023INvolve partnered with YouTube to support their three global Role Model Lists: Empower, Outstanding, and Heroes. YouTube hosts video content from INvolve's Role Models, including YouTube Short interviews, live-streams from annual Role Model Gala Dinners in London and New York, and longer-form videos on diversity and inclusion topics. The partnership marks ten years since INvolve's first Role Model List featured in the Financial Times in 2013.
• Audeliss Executive SearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAudeliss is part of the INvolve family of brands under the We Us Ours Group. Audeliss executive search levels the playing field for diverse leaders in executive and board appointments. 76% of Audeliss' global appointments in 2024 were diverse. INvolve and Audeliss were together included in The Sunday Times 100 fastest-growing private companies.
• TNON (The Network Of Networks)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTNON is part of the INvolve family of brands under the We Us Ours Group. TNON assists company stakeholders in tackling systemic barriers to retaining and maximizing the potential of racial and ethnic minority professionals.
• BBBAwards (Black British Business Awards)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBBBAwards is part of the INvolve family of brands under the We Us Ours Group. The awards celebrate the exceptional performance and outstanding achievements by Black professionals and entrepreneurs across the UK. The theme of the 2025 BBBAwards is #Elevate.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PDT Global: UK-based DEI and anti-racism consultancy that advises global organizations on inclusion strategy, training, and behavioral change — directly overlapping INvolve's transformation and training offerings for enterprise clients.
• Diversio: AI-powered DEI analytics and benchmarking platform offering data diagnostics, employee surveys, and inclusion recommendations — closely comparable to INvolve's RADAR benchmarking tool and data-diagnostics service line.
• EW Group: UK-headquartered DEI consultancy providing training, consultancy, and membership services to enterprises on race, gender, disability, and LGBTQ+ inclusion — a direct competitor in INvolve's core UK enterprise market.
• The Pipeline: Cross-company leadership development program that pools senior female talent across multiple corporate sponsors — comparable in design to INvolve's Mid-Career Talent Accelerator and Talent Navigator cross-company talent model.

Broad incumbents

• Korn Ferry: Global executive search and organizational consulting firm with a substantial DEI advisory practice and talent management capabilities — competes with both INvolve's consulting arm and with Audeliss at the executive-search end of the family of brands.
• Heidrick & Struggles: Global executive search firm with established DEI, talent consulting, and leadership advisory practices — directly comparable to Audeliss within the We Us Ours Group and adjacent to INvolve's leadership development work.
• Spencer Stuart: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm whose board practice and DEI advisory work overlaps with Audeliss's executive search positioning within INvolve's family of brands.
• McKinsey & Company: Global management consultancy with a dedicated Organization Practice that includes DEI transformation, talent, and culture work — competes with INvolve at the strategic advisory and transformation end, often bundled into broader enterprise relationships.
• Egon Zehnder: Global executive search and leadership advisory firm with diversity and inclusion advisory capabilities, overlapping with Audeliss's positioning and with INvolve's executive leadership development work.

Emerging players

• Brainbox Institute: Smaller UK-based inclusion consultancy offering training, coaching, and D&I advisory to corporate clients — a partial-overlap emerging competitor targeting similar enterprise DEI budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCP1DIEUCfsULa1xHy18feyg
• Facebookfacebook.com/involvepeople
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/involvepeople
• Xx.com/involvepeople

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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