Common Path is a new programme by Common Ventures (formerly Social Mobility Ventures) - the UK's largest community of state-educated startup founders, investors and operators. At its core, Common Ventures is built around the belief that talent is not rare, but access is. We exist because who gets backed, who gets hired, and who gets into the startup ecosystem is still largely determined by background rather than ability - and we're here to change that.
We back the people with the drive, resilience, creativity and ambition to build exceptional companies, and become exceptional startup operators through Common Path. Our community is not confined to a small set of schools, networks or postcodes. They’re the 93% of the UK who did not attend private school.
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Below you will find all the information you need to understand more about Common Path, our assessment criteria, how to submit your application, and how to join one of our upcoming webinars.