LSE Elite Programme
Started in 2012, ELITE today is a unique global community of 700+ companies from 30+ sectors generating over €55bn in revenues and employing over 240,000 people.
ELITE UK started in 2014 and currently has over 120 companies from a variety of sectors and industries across the country. The UK companies have raised in excess of £1bn funding, engaging in 102 corporate transactions with 2 companies completing an IPO and 1 retail bond issue.
30
Countries Worldwide
700
Elite Companies
200
Elite Investors
200
Service Partners
55
Aggregate Revenus
$ Billions
240
People
Thousands Employed
Why join Elite?
ASPIRE TO BUILD A WORLD CLASS COMPANY
A calendar of interactive modules designed to review, plan and enhance a company against a range of specific challenges. The content is a blend of the academic, practical and anecdotal delivered by mix of expert advisers, Imperial College Business School, industry leaders and guest entrepreneurs.
ACCESS THE RIGHT GROWTH CAPITAL ELITE
Growth demystifies the fundraising process, allowing companies to choose the right pathway for growth. From raising private funding on our proprietary ELITE Club Deal platform, through to an IPO, ELITE connects our companies with capital and supports them towards continued success.
The programme is designed to help the most ambitious SMEs to scale up, structure for the next stages of growth and access capital. The programme lasts for 18 months and companies join in Cohorts twice a year, becoming part of a vibrant community of entrepreneurs, advisers, investors and key stakeholders. ELITE is an ecosystem designed to boost companies’ growth and transform the businesses into scalable, sustainable and economically impactful enterprises.
BE PART OF AN ELITE AIM COMMUNITY
Companies join an exclusive ecosystem of successful company leaders, expert advisers and engaged investors. Companies participate in ELITE as a cohort, designed to support one another throughout the 18 months and beyond.
GAIN EXPERTISE AND CONFIDENCE ELITE
Companies receive dedicated mentors throughout the programme, ranging from experts in corporate finance, law, accounting, wealth management and human resources. The mentorship allows you to grow as a leader, tap into unrivalled expertise and invaluable experiences.
COMPETE ON A GLOBAL STAGE
From opening the market at London Stock Exchange with national press, to attending roundtables with key industry and government stakeholders, ELITE provides companies prestige and visibility. Our international and influential network gives countless opportunities for companies to increase exposure and strengthen their brand.
Who is it for?
High growth, ambitious SMEs in any sector looking to scale up the business, explore funding options, restructure the business. To join the programme, companies would typically have £5m+ in revenue and a double digit growth. CEO, CFO or the Founder is expected to attend all modules, potentially including another relevant member of senior management in specific workshops.
What does it cost and how do you join?
The cost of the 18 month programme is £20,000 per company.
If you have got the ambition to go through the next stages of rapid growth and would like to inquire about eligibility please contact our ELITE Growth UK team on eliteuk@lseg.com.