Trusted UK Startup Consultancy
Startup Consulting Services in the United Kingdom
Business plans, financial models, pitch decks, fundraising support and growth strategy for UK startups and scale-ups — delivered by senior consultants in 2 to 8 weeks. Fixed scope. Fixed fee. Partner-led.
- Free 30-minute discovery call
- Fixed-fee proposal in 48 hours
- Partner on every engagement
- NDA-protected from day one
Independent UK startup consultancy
Senior startup consultants for UK founders, boards and investors.
Platform01 is a London-based startup consultancy providing partner-led strategy, fundraising and financial advisory to ambitious UK founders. We deliver the rigour of a top-tier firm with the speed, accountability and economics of a senior boutique — and we put the people you meet in the pitch on your project.
Our six core mandates cover the moments that matter most for UK startups: startup business plan writing, financial modelling, pitch deck services, fundraising support (with business valuation), growth strategy and our retained Strategy Office as a Service. Every mandate is fixed-fee, partner-led and delivered in 2–8 weeks.
Service lines
Six startup mandates we deliver every week
Pick the mandate that matches your need. Not sure where to start? Tell us your objective and we'll recommend the right shape of engagement.
Business Plans
Investor-ready startup business plans built for UK founders, lenders and visa programmes.
Financial Modelling
Bankable startup financial models — three-statement, SaaS/ARR, marketplace and capital plans.
Pitch Deck Services
Investor-grade pitch decks for UK startups raising pre-seed, seed and Series A capital.
Fundraising Support
End-to-end fundraising for UK startups — investor strategy, valuation, data room and outreach.
Growth Strategy
Where-to-play and how-to-win strategy that turns startup ambition into a 24-month plan.
P01 SOaaS — Strategy Office as a Service
A fractional strategy office for founders: planning, KPIs and execution on retainer.
How we work
A predictable engagement, from discovery to delivery.
- 01
Discovery call
30 minutes. We listen, qualify fit, and outline options.
- 02
Fixed-fee proposal
Scope, deliverables, milestones and team — in 48 hours.
- 03
Delivery sprints
Weekly working sessions. Drafts circulated before reviews.
- 04
Handover & follow-on
Final pack, decision board, and optional retainer.
UK coverage
Serving every major UK startup hub.
Based in central London and working with startup founders UK-wide. Most engagements are delivered remotely with optional on-site workshops at key milestones.
- Startup consulting in London
- Startup consulting in Manchester
- Startup consulting in Birmingham
- Startup consulting in Leeds
- Startup consulting in Edinburgh
- Startup consulting in Glasgow
- Startup consulting in Bristol
- Startup consulting in Cardiff
- Startup consulting in Liverpool
- Startup consulting in Belfast
Frequently asked questions
Everything UK founders, CFOs and investors ask.
Start with general questions, then switch to any service line for detailed FAQs on pricing, timelines, methodology and UK city coverage including London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh.
General
12 frequently asked questions.
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