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BetaDen
Legal namestring
BetaDen
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beta-den.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2018
Operating statusenum
Operating
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Headcount rangeband
1–10
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersMalvern, United Kingdom
HQ citystring
Malvern
HQ countrystring
United Kingdom
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices2 records

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
technology accelerator programme, startup business support, early-stage incubator, AI business bootcamp, scale-up accelerator
Industry3 codes
1Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated)
CodeFSANAAAMPrimaryYes
2Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time)
CodeBPAEANAEPrimaryNo
3AI & Machine Learning (Foundations & Applied)
CodeEDAMACAGPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Educational Support Services61171
  • Computer Training61142
  • Educational Support Services611710
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Educational Services8200
Product category
Startup Accelerator / Technology Business Support
GTM motion2 records

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Public Grant Funding
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

BetaDen is a non-profit technology accelerator and incubator funded entirely by UK Government and public bodies. No commercial revenue is generated from programme delivery. All programmes (Incubate, BootCamp, Accelerate) are free for participants — no fees, commission, or equity are taken.

beta-den.com
Marketing channels10 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels4 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others
Pricing details1 tier
1Free programme — no cost to participants
ModelFreemiumBilling cadenceMulti-year contract
Notes

No fees, no commission, and no equity is involved in any BetaDen programme. Participants receive workshops, mentoring, co-working space, access to facilities (3D printing, podcast studio), pitch training, networking, and grant support at no charge.

beta-den.com
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

BetaDen is a Worcestershire-based technology accelerator that runs free, equity-free structured programmes for tech startups and scale-ups. Its three programmes — Incubate (8-week introductory), Digital & AI BootCamp (12-week AI-focused), and Accelerate (6–9 month intensive scale-up) — provide mentorship from a 1,300+ network, co-working space with specialized facilities (3D printing, podcast studio), grant funding of up to £8,000 for proof of concept, and pitch training culminating in investor showcase events, with no fees or equity taken from participants.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 8 values shown
  • £10 return for every £1 invested in BetaDen Accelerate and Incubate programmes
+7 more records
Product overview1 text field

BetaDen is a multi-award-winning technology business support organization providing a portfolio of programmes for technology entrepreneurs at different stages of maturity. The portfolio consists of three core programmes: BetaDen Incubate (8-week incubator for early-stage tech startups), BetaDen Digital & AI BootCamp (12-week intensive programme for digital businesses integrating AI), and BetaDen Accelerate (6-9 month award-winning accelerator with POC grant funding for established tech scale-ups). Supplementary support includes workshops and fireside chats. All programmes provide access to BetaDen's network of 1,300+ industry professionals, mentors, and investors based in the Malvern Hills Science Park.

Product and service4 records
1BetaDen Incubate
CategoryStartup Incubator Programme
Description

An 8-week introductory incubator programme for early-stage technology startups, providing foundational workshops, mentoring, and co-working access at BetaDen's Worcestershire site. Designed for founders validating their concepts; no fee and no equity taken.

2BetaDen Digital & AI BootCamp
CategoryTech Skills Bootcamp
Description

A 12-week structured bootcamp focused on AI strategy and digital integration for established digital/technology businesses that have already launched. Participants engage in AI strategy and applied projects at the Worcestershire site; no fee and no equity taken.

3BetaDen Accelerate
CategoryStartup Accelerator Programme
Description

A 6–9 month intensive scale-up programme for tech companies preparing to raise investment. Provides intensive mentoring, grant funding of up to £8,000 for proof of concept, pitch training, and an investor showcase event at the end of the cohort; no fee and no equity taken.

4BetaDen Workshops and Fireside Chats
CategoryCommunity Education and Events
Description

Recurring educational workshops and fireside chat events hosted at BetaDen's Malvern co-working site, providing structured learning and networking opportunities for the regional tech community. Open to founders and tech operators; not a paid programme.

Scale indicator10 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership2 partners
1Barclays Eagle Labs
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2024-04-01
Description

Barclays Eagle Labs partnered with BetaDen as part of the Barclays Eagle Labs Ecosystem Partnership Programme. This partnership funded the BetaDen Incubate programme from April 2024 to March 2025, contributing to the delivery of workshops, mentoring, and support services for early-stage technology startups.

2Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP)
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2018-06-01
Description

Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) is a long-standing core partner and co-funder of BetaDen, having supported the organisation since its inception in 2018. WLEP has contributed funding across multiple programme phases including ERDF funding (2018-2023), UK SPF (2023-2025), and continues as a funder for Incubate and BootCamp (2026-2027). Gary Woodman, CEO of WLEP, serves as a spokesperson for BetaDen's regional impact.

Recent move6 records

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Expansion highlight5 records

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Market position
Competitive moat5 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers17 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
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Number of profiles
Profiles1 record

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment56 records

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

BetaDen

Startup Accelerator / Technology Business Supportbeta-den.com

BetaDen firmographics

Firmographics
Name
BetaDen
Legal name
BetaDen
Website
https://beta-den.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2018
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
1–10 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

BetaDen industry classification

Industry
Product category
Startup Accelerator / Technology Business Support
NAICS
Educational Support Services (61171), Computer Training (61142), Educational Support Services (611710)
SIC
Services-Educational Services (8200)
akta.pro primary industry
Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)
akta.pro secondary industries
Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE), AI & Machine Learning (Foundations & Applied) (EDAMACAG)

Keywords

  • Technology accelerator programme
  • Startup business support
  • Early-stage incubator
  • AI business bootcamp
  • Scale-up accelerator

Where BetaDen is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Malvern
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

BetaDen business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

  1. Public Grant Funding: BetaDen is a non-profit technology accelerator and incubator funded entirely by UK Government and public bodies. No commercial revenue is generated from programme delivery. All programmes (Incubate, BootCamp, Accelerate) are free for participants — no fees, commission, or equity are taken.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
FreemiumMulti-year contractFree programme — no cost to participants

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

BetaDen product offering

Product offering

Core offering

BetaDen is a Worcestershire-based technology accelerator that runs free, equity-free structured programmes for tech startups and scale-ups. Its three programmes — Incubate (8-week introductory), Digital & AI BootCamp (12-week AI-focused), and Accelerate (6–9 month intensive scale-up) — provide mentorship from a 1,300+ network, co-working space with specialized facilities (3D printing, podcast studio), grant funding of up to £8,000 for proof of concept, and pitch training culminating in investor showcase events, with no fees or equity taken from participants.

Product overview

BetaDen is a multi-award-winning technology business support organization providing a portfolio of programmes for technology entrepreneurs at different stages of maturity. The portfolio consists of three core programmes: BetaDen Incubate (8-week incubator for early-stage tech startups), BetaDen Digital & AI BootCamp (12-week intensive programme for digital businesses integrating AI), and BetaDen Accelerate (6-9 month award-winning accelerator with POC grant funding for established tech scale-ups). Supplementary support includes workshops and fireside chats. All programmes provide access to BetaDen's network of 1,300+ industry professionals, mentors, and investors based in the Malvern Hills Science Park.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • BetaDen Incubate An 8-week introductory incubator programme for early-stage technology startups, providing foundational workshops, mentoring, and co-working access at BetaDen's Worcestershire site. Designed for founders validating their concepts; no fee and no equity taken.
  • BetaDen Digital & AI BootCamp A 12-week structured bootcamp focused on AI strategy and digital integration for established digital/technology businesses that have already launched. Participants engage in AI strategy and applied projects at the Worcestershire site; no fee and no equity taken.
  • BetaDen Accelerate A 6–9 month intensive scale-up programme for tech companies preparing to raise investment. Provides intensive mentoring, grant funding of up to £8,000 for proof of concept, pitch training, and an investor showcase event at the end of the cohort; no fee and no equity taken.
  • BetaDen Workshops and Fireside Chats Recurring educational workshops and fireside chat events hosted at BetaDen's Malvern co-working site, providing structured learning and networking opportunities for the regional tech community. Open to founders and tech operators; not a paid programme.

Quantifiable outcome

  • £10 return for every £1 invested in BetaDen Accelerate and Incubate programmes
  • +7 more outcomes

Companies that use BetaDen

Customer profile

Named customers17 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

BetaDen technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

BetaDen partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

  • Barclays Eagle LabscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Barclays Eagle Labs partnered with BetaDen as part of the Barclays Eagle Labs Ecosystem Partnership Programme. This partnership funded the BetaDen Incubate programme from April 2024 to March 2025, contributing to the delivery of workshops, mentoring, and support services for early-stage technology startups.
  • Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2018Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP) is a long-standing core partner and co-funder of BetaDen, having supported the organisation since its inception in 2018. WLEP has contributed funding across multiple programme phases including ERDF funding (2018-2023), UK SPF (2023-2025), and continues as a funder for Incubate and BootCamp (2026-2027). Gary Woodman, CEO of WLEP, serves as a spokesperson for BetaDen's regional impact.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

BetaDen competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

BetaDen social profiles

Digital presence

BetaDen financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

BetaDen leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

BetaDen funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

BetaDen M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments56 records

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about BetaDen

What does BetaDen do?

BetaDen is a Worcestershire-based technology accelerator that runs free, equity-free structured programmes for tech startups and scale-ups. Its three programmes — Incubate (8-week introductory), Digital & AI BootCamp (12-week AI-focused), and Accelerate (6–9 month intensive scale-up) — provide mentorship from a 1,300+ network, co-working space with specialized facilities (3D printing, podcast studio), grant funding of up to £8,000 for proof of concept, and pitch training culminating in investor showcase events, with no fees or equity taken from participants.

Is BetaDen a public or private company?

BetaDen is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was BetaDen founded?

BetaDen was founded in 2018. It employs 1 to 10 people.

Where is BetaDen based?

BetaDen is headquartered in Malvern, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does BetaDen make money?

One revenue line is on record: public Grant Funding.

Does BetaDen have an API?

No public API is recorded for BetaDen.

What industry is BetaDen in?

BetaDen's product category is Startup Accelerator / Technology Business Support. Its primary akta.pro industry code is FSANAAAM, Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated), with a secondary code of BPAEANAE, Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time). Its NAICS code is 61171 and its SIC code is 8200.

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BusinessCloudFirst 10 startups accepted on to BetaDen IncubateBetaDen has accepted its first 10 startups into the BetaDen Incubate programme, delivered in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs and the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership. The initiative aims to support up to 60 businesses over four intakes through workshops, coaching, and office space at The Kiln in Worcester.Worcestershire LEPBetaDen Incubate welcomes first businesses to technology incubatorBetaDen has welcomed its first ten start-up businesses to its new technology incubator programme, delivered in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs and Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership. The initiative will support up to 60 start-ups over four intakes from a dedicated co-working space in Worcester, providing mentorship and resources to early-stage tech companies.BetaDenBetaDen Incubate welcomes first businesses to the new technology incubatorBetaDen has launched its new incubator program, welcoming its first intake of ten start-up technology and digital businesses in Worcester. The incubator will support up to 60 businesses over four intakes, providing workshops, tailored business support, and networking opportunities. The initiative reflects the growing entrepreneurial tech talent in the region and aims to foster innovation and collaboration among local start-ups.BusinessCloudBetaDen welcomes 8 tech businesses to Cohort 8.0BetaDen has welcomed eight technology startups to Cohort 8.0 of its 'Accelerate' programme, providing them with a nine-month package of support including mentoring and grants to aid commercialisation. The selected companies include DMA Technologies, Garland Surgical, HD Connectivity, Nonowrap, Sandfield Engineering, Smart 90, Split Second Research, and Zone Manager. This follows BetaDen's track record of supporting over 50 businesses that have collectively created 210 jobs and raised £507 million in funding.BetaDenBetaDen welcomes technology businesses to Cohort 8.0BetaDen has officially welcomed eight technology entrepreneurs to Cohort 8.0 of its 'Accelerate' programme, a nine-month initiative designed to support the commercialisation of innovative technologies through mentoring, grants, and resources. The cohort includes companies such as DMA Technologies, Garland Surgical, and HD Connectivity, joining BetaDen's network of partners including Apogee Associates and Wynne-Jones IP.BetaDenBetaDen Launches Cohort 6.0BetaDen, a technology accelerator in Worcestershire, has announced the six companies joining its sixth cohort for a free six-month support programme starting in September 2022. The selected firms are developing diverse technologies including anti-money-laundering software, drone data solutions, kinetic energy systems, hydrogen measurement tech, mental wellbeing platforms, and ESG supply chain management tools. BetaDen provides these early-stage businesses with grants, marketing funds, mentorship, and office space without taking an equity stake.Worcestershire LEPBetaDen announces Cohort 5 businesses and new Entrepreneur in ResidenceWorcestershire technology accelerator BetaDen announced seven new companies joining Cohort 5 in March, including A-M8, Bright Beams, Change Maker 3D, Equal Vision, Malvern Air, Remote Controllers and Secure Socialising. The nine-month programme, worth around £50,000, includes access to a 5G test bed, a proof-of-concept grant and mentoring. Applications for Cohort 6 open in Autumn 2022.BusinessCloudMidlands accelerator BetaDen reveals latest startup cohortBetaDen, a technology accelerator based in Worcestershire, has announced the selection of seven new startups for its fifth cohort program. The selected companies will receive support including access to a 5G test bed, grants, and mentoring while developing technologies ranging from mental health software to low-carbon 3D construction printing.BusinessCloudSmart tech businesses urged to apply for accelerator supportBetaDen, a commercial technology accelerator, opened applications for its fifth cohort, offering £50,000 in support over nine months. The programme has previously awarded over £750,000 in grants to 30 businesses. Applications close 30 November 2021, with cohort members expected in January 2022.