We have big news 📰 Plexal has proudly entered a new international collaboration with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) and National University of Singapore, which will enable ambitious cyber startups from the UK, Europe and Singapore to use the Southeast Asian country as a catalyst for scaling! https://lnkd.in/eiM5Hf8z Our CyberBoost: Catalyse programme will support startups to master their growth strategy, build meaningful international connections, tap into investment and commercial opportunities and immerse themselves in cyber ecosystems in Singapore, the UK and beyond. And applications are open! 🗳 https://lnkd.in/e8sXuuS9 Taking place in Singapore and remotely, Catalyse will take advantage of the nation’s position as a pro-enterprise destination that’s led it to rank as the world’s most competitive economy, making it ideal for businesses looking to expand overseas 🛫 Want to be part of CyberBoost: Catalyse? Then read on here for full details: https://lnkd.in/e8sXuuS9 #CyberBoost | #Cyber | #CyberSecurity | #BusinessGrowth | #Singapore | Andrew Roughan | Saj Huq | Dave Rowley | Diane Gilbert | Holly Smith | Maria Barr | Alan Every | Jennifer Parker | Zen Terrelonge | Hana Gilbert | Lauren Webb | Hub8 | CyNam |
Plexal
Business Consulting and Services
London, London 15,354 followers
The innovation company and workspace solving society’s challenges through tech with government, startups and industry.
About us
Plexal is the innovation company solving society's challenges through collaboration with government, startups and industry. The business is closing the gap between organisations – small and large, local and global, private and public – and working towards a common goal: using science and technology to deliver national security and prosperity. It was founded in 2017 as the innovation centre at Here East and is owned by clients of specialist real estate investment advisory company Delancey. Providing bespoke consultancy services and state-of-the-art workspaces for over 1,000 innovators, Plexal sources the right partners from our ecosystem of 15,000 connections. It supports entrepreneurs, startups and scaleups building emerging technologies and operates across multiple sectors including cyber, healthcare, intelligence and defence, government, public safety, financial services and telecoms. Expanding on its existing presence in London and Manchester, Plexal acquired a majority shareholding in Hub8 – the Cheltenham network of co-working spaces for cyber-tech, digital and creative startups and SMEs. This is part of an ongoing mission to build the UK’s most connected cyber ecosystem, with GCHQ’s more than 70-year heritage in Cheltenham. Plexal delivers projects for key government departments and global tech companies including the National Cyber Security Centre, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Amazon Web Services and IBM. The NCSC For Startups alumni of over 60 companies has collectively raised over £430m and created over 700 jobs, while 72 cyber startups that have gone through Plexal’s LORCA accelerators have collectively raised over £300m, generated more than £68m in revenue and hired over 800 people.
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https://www.plexal.com
External link for Plexal
- Industry
- Business Consulting and Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- London, London
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2016
- Specialties
- Technology, Innovation, Workspace, Cybersecurity, Accelerator Programmes, Tech Community, Mobility, Tech Events, Innovation Programmes, inclusion, mobility, and coworking
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14 East Bay Lane, Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
London, London E20 3BS, GB
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Want to unlock the next stage of your business journey? Our Scaleup Programme with Barclays Eagle Labs is designed to support scaleups nationwide to solve society’s biggest challenges and applications are open: https://lnkd.in/eCDswmDt Get a taste of who we've been working with from Plexal CCO and Head of Innovation, Saj Huq 👇 #ScaleupProgramme | #ScalingUp | #Scaleups | #BusinessGrowth | Harry Baker | Emma Marshall | Naia P. | Joe Howard | Winnie Yan | Alliah Rust | Emily Porter
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We're thrilled to reveal the doors to the 20,000 square foot MX Innovation Centre from Cheltenham Borough Council and Hub8 by Plexal, the workspace dedicated to growth of the local tech community, are officially open! ✂️🎀 Read the full announcement here 📰 https://lnkd.in/eCHsjjuE Cheltenham is a thriving cyber cluster set to be supercharged with the HBD-led development of Golden Valley, which is supported in partnership by CBC and Plexal – in line with our mission of solving society’s challenges through collaboration, closing the gap between organisations. Commenting on the grand opening, our CEO Andrew Roughan says: "We’ve worked with Hub8 for five years – 18 months of which we’ve held a majority shareholding in the business. Over this period, organisations across the southwest region have demonstrated their commitment to cross-sector collaboration. “The MX opening is the next step for this and fits in seamlessly with HBD’s mission to bring companies and communities together through the Golden Valley development. “Across the UK, aligning our universities, large tech companies, local authorities and startups to a clear mission for growth, we’ll create the conditions for innovation clusters to thrive. This in turn will contribute significantly to the country’s economic progress and prosperity.” Gloucestershire County Council | CyNam | Bruce Gregory | Rowena Hay | Cameron Carter | Thomas Broadway | Kate Pearman | Saj Huq | Brandon Hucq | Dave Rowley | Bruno Sussat | James Lamb | Ben Edginton-Thomas | Sarah Pye | Emily Porter | Tom Marshall | Catherine Hadfield | Zen Terrelonge | Hana Gilbert | Lauren Webb | Katie Sandey | Kim John | Amy Keates | #Innovation | #Workspace | #Cheltenham | #Clusters
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We're thrilled to announce the ten innovative companies joining our first Airbus Space Accelerator cohort! 🚀 In partnership with Airbus Defence and Space, we're embarking on a mission to propel these startups, SMEs and academics into the space industry. Our diverse cohort includes: • ANGOKA: Cyber security for smart systems • Applied Atomics: Rapid response network in space • Aquark Technologies: Quantum systems for cold matter • BioOrbit: Pharmaceuticals factory in space • Calnex Solutions: Telecom and cloud computing testing • D-RisQ Ltd: Aerospace control software development • LIA Aerospace: Green propulsion systems • Magdrive: High-power electric plasma thrusters • Physical Mind London: Astronaut exercise solutions • Yondar Space: STEM education in space technologies These innovators will benefit from Airbus Defence and Space's expertise and our supportive ecosystem to accelerate their growth in the commercial space sector. Join us in congratulating these stellar companies as they prepare for blast off! 🛰️ Read our announcement and find out more about the cohort: https://lnkd.in/dhJEmh3F Kata Escott CB | Saj Huq | Dave Rowley | James Gayner MBE | Hamza H. | Lou-Davina Stouffs | Naia P. | Charlotte West | Ria Khan | Winnie Yan | Tom Webster | Emily Porter | Rose Fitzgerald | Yuri Andersson | Ashley Modeste Johnson | Andrei Dragomir | Katie King, PhD | Rob Denton-Powell | Nick Tudor BEng MSc CEng FIET | Antonio Solines | Nicolás Juan Cazes | Mark Stokes | John Kennett | Kelvin Shek | Yun-Hang Cho | #Space | #SpaceEcosystem | #NationalSecurity | #Technologies | #AirbusSpaceAccelerator | #SpaceTech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship
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We were thrilled to see such a diverse and passionate group of innovators from business, academia, community and the public sector at our recent 'Scaling Innovation' event. Thank you to everyone who joined us to explore complex questions around methods for scaling innovation in London and beyond. Our roundtables and panel discussion fostered rich dialogue and insights on key topics, including the game-changing potential of localised data ecosystems, the role of urban testbeds, and supercharging growth through dynamic business-academia collaborations. A special thank you to Tanya Popeau, Andrew Roughan, Emma Frost, Martine Wauben and Abdul Rahim for leading these insightful discussions, and to Loughborough University London for collaborating with us to run a brilliant afternoon. We are dedicated to turning the learnings from this event into actionable steps. Stay tuned for more post-event insights, how you can get involved, and upcoming initiatives! 🚀 #Innovation #Collaboration #ScalingInnovation #QEOP Plexal Francesca Colloca Nick Turner Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park HERE EAST University of the Arts London UCL London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
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We were thrilled to welcome the Lieutenant Governor of Michigan, Garlin Gilchrist II and his team to Here East this morning to explore our campus and discuss how East London and Michigan can strengthen their transatlantic bonds. 🙌 Meeting some of the innovative organisations that call our campus home, the Lieutenant Governor was greeted by Deputy Mayor of London for Business and Growth, Howard Dawber; Here East CEO, Gavin Poole; Here East COO, Michael Magan; Plexal CEO, Andrew Roughan; Plexal Director of Defence, James Gayner MBE; and some of our incredible tenants – Panda Surgical and Ford Mobility, as well as Second Front Systems and Goldilock based in Plexal. Underscoring how forging international connections helps to push the boundaries of positive #impact in #London and beyond, Here East CEO Gavin Poole said: “Today’s visit from Lieutenant Governor Gilchrist and his delegations from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation reinforces our strong ties to Michigan, and it will open more pathways for business opportunities to flow between the UK and the great state of Michigan. It was brilliant to have the Deputy Mayor for London Howard Dawber join us in welcoming the Lieutenant Governor, to discuss the future growth and prosperity agenda for London.” A big thank you to the Lieutenant Governor and all our visitors for making the trip to visit us – it was a pleasure to welcome you to Here East and we very much look forward to connecting again soon. 🚀
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👋 Meet Georgie! Georgie Lynskey graduated our Scaleup class of 2024 as part of a cohort who have collectively raised an impressive £5.6m since completing the programme. Our Scaleup programme, delivered by Plexal, is designed to support some of the UK’s fastest-growing scaleups. With tailored content, access to a nationwide ecosystem of founders, mentors, investors, and so much more, we have the resources to help you succeed. But don’t just take our word for it—hear it directly from Georgie! 🎥 🚀 If you’re a scaleup that can demonstrate traction, apply now to join our next cohort https://lnkd.in/en8K3Jb2
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Huge congratulations to My Life My Say's Founder and CEO and our Stratford workspace member Cllr Mete Coban MBE for being appointed Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy 🎉
🚨Some Personal News 🚨 I’m honoured to be appointed by Mayor of London Sadiq Khan as his new Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy. The Mayor has introduced world-leading policies on climate action and I am hugely excited to bring my experience to this city-wide effort.
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ONCE's duo shines in our latest Front and Centre 🎉 We're spotlighting Richard Ansah TEP, Founder and CEO of ONCE Wills and Trusts Limited, alongside Executive Director: Head of Operations and Marketing, Sonia Mendy 🔦 ONCE (Owe Nothing, Control Everything) specialises in estate, inheritance tax and trust planning services. Their main focus is on developing long-term solutions to safeguard family wealth 💼 Richard's story is inspiring; he educated himself about the financial system and became financially literate. Having realised how little many people know about the topic, he is now educating others. His mission? Helping people avoid common financial pitfalls and make strategic decisions to build generational wealth. In addition to detailing his ONCE journey, Richard raves about Plexal's "wow factor" as a member of our beautiful Stratford workspace, impressing clients and colleagues alike! From flexible desks to their own office, ONCE has grown with us. Richard loves the unmatched flexibility, peace of mind and, most importantly, our vibrant community. In Sonia's words: "Plexal is almost like a family." 🤝 Front and Centre showcases the diverse talents in our coworking community. Dive deeper into Richard and Sonia's story and discover why they've made Plexal their home ⬇️ 📲 If you're eager to find out more about ONCE, check out their website: www.oncewillsandtrusts.com 📹 Head to their socials for engaging content, including their TikTok, podcast and more! #Founder #Member #Workspace #EstatePlanning #InheritanceTax #TrustPlanning #Wealth #Stratford #Community #Coworking
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When national security organisations use electronic equipment in sensitive environments, every aspect of the equipment must have been properly checked. In its latest challenge, HMGCC Co-Creation wants organisations to get involved in a five month funded project, developing ways to robustly assure printed circuit boards (PCBs). Industry and academia are invited to apply for this challenge, looking at innovative imaging and verification methods, to ensure PCBs will function as intended where and when they are most needed. To find out more, see https://lnkd.in/ey8FvPeP James Gayner MBE | Winnie Yan | #Challenge | #PrintedCircuitBoards | #Funding | #Project | #Industry | #Academia | #Innovation
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