Ready to
think bigger?
Prepare for an IPO with expert-led training and practical guidance. The Aquis IPO Academy in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs will equip high growth businesses with the clarity, confidence and connections needed to scale successfully.
Who is this for?
The Academy is designed for ambitious UK private companies ready to think bigger and take the next step towards the public markets.
Why join?
Accelerate your path to the public markets by learning from industry specialists, networking with fellow founders and gaining direct access to investors and advisers. The Academy aims to streamline your IPO readiness while reducing the guesswork and execution risk.
Introducing the Aquis IPO Academy
The Aquis IPO Academy is the UK's only public markets readiness programme led by a stock exchange. The programme will run for six-months, with the option of continued membership to support longer-term growth objectives. It combines in-person and online delivery, including events, workshops, in-depth course materials, mentorship and expert guidance across:
Introduction to Public Markets
Financial Readiness, Governance & Compliance
Valuation & Investment Readiness
Pre-IPO Capital & Funding Pathways
AI, Operations & Risk
Roadshows & Next Steps
Introduction to Public Markets
Financial Readiness, Governance & Compliance
Valuation & Investment Readiness
Pre-IPO Capital & Funding Pathways
AI, Operations & Risk
Roadshows & Next Steps
Readiness
An IPO can feel like a distant or daunting prospect. This programme demystifies the process, helping founders understand what listing really involves, what investors are looking for, and what it takes to get there.
Meet this year's Aquis IPO Academy cohort
We're proud to introduce the companies taking part in this year's Aquis IPO Academy programme.
View all companiesSupporting ambitious founders at every stage of their growth
UK Tech & Growth Companies
Aquis Stock Exchange supports new technologies and challenger businesses. In partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs, we’re powering the next generation of entrepreneurs because we believe the UK is home to some of the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking enterprises.
Supporting Diverse Companies
We support founders from all backgrounds, with particular focus on underrepresented and female-led businesses. Women-founded companies are significantly underrepresented on UK public markets despite strong performance metrics. We're committed to helping change that.
From Readiness to Listing
Academy Application
Education
Preparation
Listing
Academy Application
Education
Preparation
Listing
