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Dotforge is an accelerator programme that fast tracks high-growth startups through smart investment capital and a bootcamp process.

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01.01.2012

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Description

Located in Sheffield, it is open to early stage startup teams worldwide, with a focus on B2B, big data, and cloud-based supply chain products and services. Dotforge Impact, a 3-month accelerator programme, supported early stage Tech4Good startups on a journey from ideation to launch and beyond. Unlike standard tech accelerators, Dotforge Impact measured social impact as well as business success, and provided flexibility for startups to pursue their social mission in the way that worked best for them. Dotforge was the only Tech4Good accelerator programme based in the North of England and aimed to support the Tech4Good ecosystem outside of London while leveraging links to the capital.
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Dotforge Health + Data Accelerator

Dotforge Health + Data is an accelerator firm based in Manchester, England, that invests in early stage Tech4Good startups.

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Health Care Providers

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Health Care Services

Location

Leeds, UK
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Lee Strafford
Lee Strafford

Lee Strafford

Business development from start-up through exit with a track record of very strong financial and customer KPI performance. I am all about creating value by working with people who work well in a collaborative / open environment and like to have fun! Specialties: Miracle worker :-)

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dotforge
dotforge

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Lee Strafford

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Colin Tan

Colin Tan

Entrepreneur in Residence

River Tamoor Baig

River Tamoor Baig

Programme Manager

Lee Strafford

Lee Strafford

Co-founder, Chairman and Investor

Julie Kenny

Julie Kenny

Founding Investor

Pennie Raven

Pennie Raven

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