Your foot in the right door

Every startup needs to attract customers, build a brand and become profitable. This is where we step in. Success requires outreach, mentorship and investment. We match you with a major player in the market so you can develop your strategy and create relationships. We’re not your average accelerator, we’re a catalyst for change.

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Direct Access

An L Marks opportunity gives you direct access to the decision maker and an invitation to explore your business alongside them. We create an open environment to help fast track your solution and gain real insights from industry experts.

Valuable Relationships

There's nothing better than working with people who understand your business challenges. L Marks offer first class mentorship from some of the biggest players in the market. This includes access to the corporate team, and external thought leaders giving you a chance to network and invest in relationships with potential customers.

Tailored Approach

We believe in a tailored approach, which is why we customise our programmes according to your needs. This includes finding your problem areas, and teaming you up with people who can make a difference.

Our Programmes

Open for application

W2 Labs from Wincanton

Trial your products at scale and receive expert mentoring and funding from Wincanton

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Currently running

BMW Collaboration Lab USA

Enable startups to trial their products at scale, network with industry experts, receive mentoring from the BMW Group Financial Services NA

BMW INNOVATION LAB

Enable start-ups to trial products at scale, receive expert mentoring from senior members of the BMW Group UK management team

Currently running

BMW INNOVATION LAB JAPAN

Explore how start-up technology can help in offering an enhanced experience to its customers and dealers.

Currently running

Lloyds lab

A fast-track, fast-fail environment where new concepts, ideas and products can be tested with the support and active involvement of the world’s specialist insurance marketplace.

DRIVE WITH BELRON

Designed to fast-track disruptive young businesses looking for global expansion.

Currently running

Hangar 51

Work with one of the world’s largest airline groups and find solutions to real business and customer challenges

EDF ENERGY BLUE LAB

Can you change the way our customers use energy today?

Intu Accelerate

Your chance to help create the future of shopping and bring a smile to the faces of millions

SB&G COLAB

Join SB&G CoLab to work alongside the best minds in the betting and gaming space, trial your products and delight our customers.

Currently running

Relab by Goldacre

Testing and exploring ideas that will transform the world of real estate.

Arsenal Innovation Lab

Identifying ground-breaking new fan experiences to move the club’s business forward.

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BreakThru with Travis Perkins

Help Travis Perkins embrace digital methods to future-proof business operations and enhance customer experiences.

Bupa Blue Table

Helping Bupa tackle key customer challenges

Currently running

Iceland Innovation Lab

An opportunity to shape the future of the retail industry

Housemark Evolve

Grow your business through partnership with the social housing sector

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MDR Lab br Mishcon de Reya

A programme for tech startups in the legal space

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Nexus by DIA

Working together to shape the store of the future

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United Utilities Innovation Lab

Breaking new ground in the water sector by creating a window for innovative businesses to partner with one of the biggest water companies in the UK.

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JD Works

An opportunity for startups to revolutionise online retail by partnering with N Brown, the Manchester-based retail giant

JLAB

JLAB from the John Lewis Partnership helps startups shape retail experiences of the future.

Our Support package

As part of the programme, you have access to a range of perks from selected partners to help you trial new products to accelerate your startup.

Cloud resources up to $20,000 & 12 months free Google Apps for Work

Cloud resources up to $20,000 & 12 months free Google Apps for Work

3 Months free access to legal templates

Marketing 90% off first year, 50% off second year CRM Free

30 days free accounting software, 3 months 50% discount

12 months 50% discount only UK companies

Credits for communication and verification services to improve CX

Package of free tools and services for mobile start-ups

12 months off access credit for transactional email

1 month access to UK investors database

Discounted fee (6.8%) on hires

12 months worth of credits for new customer service accounts