Business Info - issue 153

businessinfomag.uk magazine 10 BUSINESS BRIEFING Nestled on the corner of Great Cumberland Place in Marylebone, Home Grown serves as the go-to venue for business gatherings, where the UK’s brightest minds, most dynamic entrepreneurs and investors in London converge. Launched in March 2019 as part of the Home House Collection, these Grade II listed townhouses offer an ideal setting for meeting clients, working, and expanding one's network, with access to a community of over 4.5k leading professionals. The club boasts business lounges, pitching and meeting suites, private dining rooms, a restaurant, the Unicorn Bar and 35 bedrooms. However, Home Grown's reputation in the global entrepreneurial ecosystem is not solely built on its impressive facilities and captivating decor. Community has always been at the core of Home Grown and this has become even more significant in the post-pandemic world, where purposeful and valuable connections are in high demand. Regular member events such as the Food for Thought Supper Series, speed networking sessions, monthly Meet the Members gatherings, Masters of Scale Workshops, and pitching evenings provide abundant opportunities Join the Club… for networking, gaining insights, and certainly in the Home Grown F*uck Up Club, learning from others experinces and mistakes. The club's flagship Rockstar Series has featured renowned figures like Pimlico Plumbers Founder Charlie Mullins, former Dragon Piers Linney, and Green & Black’s Co-Founder Jo Fairley, along with esteemed investors in the Million Pound Menu Meet the Investor supper series. Moreover, the club’s extensive members' benefits program offers access to business support packages worth over £5k, covering areas such as accounting, HR, leadership, and coaching. Stephen Page, CEO of SFC Capital and an ambassador for Home Grown, commends the club as "a fantastic idea that combines the concept of a beautiful private members club with a dedication to entrepreneurship." He has collaborated with the club on various fronts, including the flagship pitching event, Crocodile Lair, and has hosted two lobbying events for the SEIS (Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme) with successful outcomes. He further describes Home Grown as "the only truly dedicated entrepreneurs club in London that deserves that title. THE entrepreneurs club!" Although Home Grown primarily focuses on business, it recognizes Since its inception in 2019, Home Grown, UK’s leading business club, has rapidly established itself as the premier community of experienced entrepreneurs, sophisticated investors and trusted advisors in the UK. Despite being only four years old and facing challenges in the wider business landscape, Home Grown's success has lied in its strong community and collaborative environment fostering business growth. Let's explore what sets this club apart as the UK destination for entrepreneurialism. that entrepreneurs need a balance between work and leisure. The club organizes monthly social suppers, live music evenings, comedy nights, a wellness program and celebrity chef kitchen takeovers, providing opportunities for members to come together and enjoy themselves. In 2023, members can look forward to a full calendar of events, including the highly anticipated Home House Collection Golf Day and the launch of an annual awards ceremony to celebrate members' achievements. “I love the Home Grown Club business community. There are always extremely interesting entrepreneurs to meet when you go there! The hotel facilities are fantastic and very good value, especially compared to other Mayfair hotels – perfect for hosting clients, investors and startups.” Cassandra Harris, Serial Entrepreneur, UK's Top female VC's to watch list and Founder and CEO of Litestream Ventures The unwavering support from members, ambassadors, and key partners, including London & Partners, Beauhurst, UKBAA, Coutts, Harvard Business Alumni and The Company of Entrepreneurs, among others, has contributed to the club's continuous growth and ability to attract the future entrepreneurial pioneers and changemakers through its doors. For more information or to arrange a Home Grown experience day go to homegrownclub.co.uk Call: 020 3928 8088 email: membership@ homegrownclub.co.uk 44 Great Cumberland Place, Marylebone, London W1H 7BS Unicorn Bar

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