Bank partners with flexible workspace provider at city centre Eagles Lab

Barclays has been announced as the new partner at Avenue HQ, a flexible workspace which recently opened in Leeds city centre.

‘Avenue HQ Leeds, supported by Eagle Labs’ becomes the second partnership between Avenue HQ and Barclays, following on from the first site in Liverpool.

The Leeds space will house over 300 businesses and provide a combination of co-working and private offices. Split across five floors, there are also large event spaces and several meeting rooms available to members, as well as a coffee shop and a rooftop bar, both open to the public.

Barclays Eagle Labs will have a dedicated  floor in the building, and all members will benefit from Eagle Labs’ initiatives, which includes access to funding, mentoring and an events agenda.

The Lab is supported by Barclays’ Business teams who will be on hand to offer support to businesses. Barclays will also have High-Growth Managers on site to provide support to companies and entrepreneurs.

Caroline Pullich, Barclays head of SME in Yorkshire, said: “We’re really pleased to be partnering with Avenue HQ and this launch will further our investment in Yorkshire’s entrepreneurs. The city’s businesses are hungry for flexible workspace and we want to help local entrepreneurs to win the ‘champions league’ of growth and job creation.

“Leeds is famous for its culture, buildings and people, and has long been at the forefront of industry – providing a network to the rest of the world. Technology is transforming the speed at which start-ups can grow and scale, and by providing practical resources alongside our financial expertise we intend to help people succeed.

“The Eagle Lab at Avenue HQ will take our relationship with local entrepreneurs one step further, providing them with access to our specialist high growth team, the tools and resources that will help them accelerate growth.”

Matthew Kennedy, founder and CEO of Avenue HQ, added: “Avenue HQ has proven to deliver high-quality collaborative spaces, enabling startups to work alongside, and be supported by, established businesses. We are therefore delighted to secure this partnership with Barclays for our Leeds site.

“Combining our flexible membership packages, workspace and events spaces with expert support, and an extensive events calendar, we will create a central hub for businesses of all sectors and sizes within Leeds and the surrounding areas. Access to a national network of Barclays Eagle Labs provides a wealth of opportunities for businesses to expand beyond the city, as well as for us to welcome businesses from other locations.”