Tech Nation Launches the Future Fifty Program, the #1 Pre-IPO Network in the UK

1 minute read | March.21.2024

Designed to support late-stage companies with access and growth opportunities, Future 50 kicked off on March 20 at the Prime Minister’s residence in London, 10 Downing Street, with an event hosted by the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan.

The Future Fifty 2024 cohort includes 25 companies across 17 verticals, with emerging sectors such as quantum computing, biotech, space tech and AI. Collectively, these companies have raised over £1.3bn and employ a talent pool exceeding 3,000.

Orrick is excited to support this innovative program, including hosting a roundtable for cohort GCs in our London office. In June, we will participate in a two-day dedicated Future Fifty retreat.

Key Criteria for the Future Fifty program include:

Having successfully raised Series B funding.
Generating £5m revenue per year, or experiencing 50% YoY growth.
Being headquartered in the UK.
Being a digital/tech-enabled business with product or service.

More information on the official program, including the cohort of selected growth companies can be found here.

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Jamie acts for both early and late stage companies in intellectual property rich sectors and those who invest in them, including some of the most active venture capital funds, corporate or individual investors.

Jamie has a passion for disruptive technologies, innovation and entrepreneurial business. He has acted on countless transactions across a broad range of sectors both in the UK and internationally, but is most known for his experience in acting on investments into fintech and Artificial Intelligence companies.

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Raphael Crouan Managing Director of Sales and Client Growth

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Uniquely positioned as a business advisor within Orrick, Raph drives opportunities for clients throughout the technology sector across Europe and Great Britain.

Raph supports existing clients & assisting in identifying new opportunities, drive execution on expanding client relationships. He is also tasked with raising the firm’s profile in key markets, sectors and practices. Prior to joining Orrick, Raph served as Business Development Partner with C4 Ventures, in charge of Fundraising and LP relationships. He also founded & managed the Startupbootcamp IoT Program, which invested in more than 30 early-stage companies. Until 2011, Raph occupied various responsibilities at a leading tech company (U.S.) , closing with the role of Head for iPhone & iPad in Business for Europe based out of London.

An international keynote speaker with a background in sales, marketing & strategic business development, Raph also serves in advisory roles for various companies:

Founding Board Member & President, French Tech London, the largest French Government backed community of French Entrepreneurs, Investors & Corporate leaders outside of France (2000+ members).
Advisor to Greentech Alliance, whose mission is to Connect the Greentech community putting our sustainable future first and support them with advice about funding, impact, visibility and strategy with the help of top VCs, journalists, advisors and entrepreneurs.
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