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April 1, 2026

Matt Clifford steps back from Entrepreneurs First after 15 years

Accelerator’s cofounder and ex-CEO transitions to non-executive chair role

Matt Clifford is stepping back from day-to-day duties at Entrepreneurs First (EF), the pioneering UK accelerator he cofounded 15 years ago.

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Maya Dharampal-Hornby

Maya Dharampal-Hornby is a reporter, covering UK tech for Sifted, based in London. She's also the producer of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast .

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