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Second Nature

Second Nature

Behaviour change for a healthier lifestyle

Healthy Lives
Vouchsafe

Vouchsafe

Forward thinking identity verification

An Inclusive Society
Amytis

Amytis

Developing the digital workspace for scientific research.

A Sustainable Planet
Angry Monk

Angry Monk

An online platform for low-impact produce. Connecting chefs with exceptional sustainable & surplus food direct from local sources, and pay suppliers fairly.

A Sustainable Planet
Appally

Appally

Appally makes disability inclusion easy, actionable, and accountable.

An Inclusive Society
Aubin

Aubin

An autism friendly travel companion

An Inclusive Society
Beautiful Voice

Beautiful Voice

Transforming how speech therapy is delivered.

Healthy Lives
BioBright

BioBright

Helping the maritime industry reduce CO₂ emissions and water pollution

A Sustainable Planet
Birdsong

Birdsong

Ethical, sustainable clothing - Dress in Protest

An Inclusive Society
A Sustainable Planet
Blute

Blute

Tracking clinical placement success for healthcare students and universities

Healthy Lives
BodyOwn

BodyOwn

Tailored solutions for every woman's health journey

Healthy Lives
Branch

Branch

Navigating the return to work better

An Inclusive Society

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Chatterbox

Learn a language, change a life

War, famine and climate change continue to drive growth in the number of refugees worldwide. Despite high levels of education and professional experience, many refugees face barriers to gaining employment. Chatterbox bridges that talent gap by helping marginalised professionals find opportunities in the online economy.

How it started

Chatterbox was founded in 2016 by Mursal Hedayat MBE, an Afghan refugee, and was later joined by co-founder and Y Combinator alumna Guillemette Dejean. Chatterbox joined our Autumn 2016 cohort, receiving investment from BGV at programme and pre-seed stage. “BGV's advice and support has been invaluable.” says Mursal, Chatterbox CEO.

How it's going

Chatterbox is now working with global companies such as Unilever, FTI Consulting, and BNP Paribas. Through the power of language learning, they help their customers improve cross-regional collaboration, inclusion and cultural intelligence. In 2021 the team raised a £1.5M pre-seed round. They’ve won numerous awards and have featured in the likes of the BBC, The Economist and The Times.

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