Moore Stephens launches ‘Hatched’ programme to support tech start-ups

Moore Stephens, the top 10 accountancy firm, is inviting applications for its new ‘Hatched’ programme, which provides tech start-ups with full service business support and expertise for a fixed fee of £295 per month (excluding VAT) to move to their next stage of growth.

Moore Stephens says that the two year programme will be open to 35 early stage technology companies and will offer a unique blend of accountancy and tax services, combined with a structured programme of business support – to be delivered through a series of strategy workshops, finance and legal masterclasses and networking events – all aimed at alleviating the common barriers to growth that face early stage businesses.

Ross Northall, Partner at Moore Stephens in Birmingham, said: “The demise of Government-backed initiatives such as GrowthAccelerator and the Business Growth Service meant that tech start-ups have been left short of affordable advice and expertise – that’s where Hatched comes in.

“We’ve had an increase in demand from clients looking for an integrated accounting, tax and business support service that provides a solution for their scale-up needs – and ‘Hatched’ has been designed to provide this.

“Hatched will give early stage tech businesses the tools they need to attract and retain customers, secure investment and take care of the compliance and legal issues that might be holding them back from spending time on what they do best – growing their business.

“Whilst accelerators and incubators play a vital role within the tech ecosystem, Hatched aims to provide further support – enabling early stage companies to continue to access vital financial and strategic support, establish key connections to customers and build the foundations required to ensure growth for many years to come.”

Hatched is the latest service provided by Moore Stephens as it continues to support early stage and high growth technology businesses across the UK.

Applications for Hatched is open from UK-based digital, software or technology companies who have been trading for under two years. Applications for the two year programme close on 1 September 2017. For full details, including the eligibility criteria and application form, please visit www.moorestephens.co.uk/hatched

Pictured – Ross Northall