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July 2, 2026

Common Ventures launches scheme to get working-class grads into startups

Social mobility programme backed by Atomico, Phoenix Court and the Sutton Trust


Martin Coulter

3 min read

Common Ventures is one of the funds backed by the £90m pot

Common Ventures, a London-based VC firm focused on improving social mobility in the tech industry, has launched a new programme designed to help graduates from lower-income backgrounds secure jobs at startups.

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Martin Coulter

Martin Coulter is Sifted's news editor, based in London. You can follow him on LinkedIn and X

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