Accounting for Climate Tech Start-Ups | Join the Founders Launchpad

Expert-led, affordable, accounting for UK-based founders building a better future

Join our Climate Tech Founders Launchpad and get expert accounting support, designed and priced specifically for early-stage teams ready to help you grow with purpose.

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What is the Climate Tech Founders Launchpad?

This introductory service gives you access to our full accounting service led by a team of purpose-led experts. It’s simply priced to give early-stage climate tech founders the financial infrastructure and expertise they need to grow.

This service is delivered by Thrive – a B Corp-certified, Net Zero-aligned firm. Sustainability runs through every part of how we work.

Supporting climate tech founders like you is another way we’re helping drive systemic change.

You deserve proper financial support from day one.

Traditional accounting services are too expensive and oversized for where you are right now. It’s the classic Catch-22: you need an experienced accountant to scale but can’t afford one until you’ve scaled.

We’re here to break that loop.

Is this for me?

If you’re:

A UK-based climate tech founder
Within 18 months of incorporating
Without an in-house finance team
Looking for expert support without big-agency fees

Then yes, this service is for you!

It’s just £95/month + your Xero subscription.

We’ve priced this to make proper finance support accessible to early-stage founders, without cutting corners. No catch-up fees. No long-term contracts. No hidden costs.

Whether you’re 6 weeks or 10 months in, we’ll help you stay compliant, confident, and focused on what matters most: building your business.

What’s Included?

This is our full start-up service, it’s everything you need to build solid financial foundations while you grow:

Annual accounts & corporation tax return
Director payroll (incl. RTI submissions)
VAT review & filing (you draft, we check & submit)
Confirmation statement filing
R&D tax credit pre-notification (if applicable)
Quarterly 45-minute strategic finance check-ins
Quick queries (under 10 minutes)
Xero & Dext setup support (you just cover the subscriptions)

Optional add-ons (available as you grow)

Full bookkeeping
Employee payroll (beyond directors)
SEIS/EIS advice & execution
R&D tax credit claims (via trusted partners)
Funding strategy & pitch support

Not sure what you need right now?

We can chat and guide you through what matters now, and what can wait.

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Good to know: we only take 10 founders per cohort.

To serve you best, we limit each quarterly intake to just 10 founders.

This allows us to provide a truly personalised experience, offering the dedicated support you need to grow your climate tech business from day one.

Join any time in your first 12 months post-incorporation.
No catch. Just the right support at the right time.

Here’s what happens when you apply:

Apply to join the next cohort

Fill out a short Typeform. We’ll check for fit and arrange a quick intro call. (We only take on 10 founders per cohort.)

Onboarding (Month 0)

We’ll get to know your business, complete necessary checks, and set up your finance systems (Xero, Dext, etc).

Ongoing support (Months 1–18)

You’ll receive everything included in the programme, with strategic check-ins every quarter to ensure you’re on track.

Review & progress (Month 18)

Ready to scale? Move into our full service, or we can help you wind down or find the right next step.

You’re backed by
Thrive

We’re Thrive: progressive, purpose-driven accountants helping climate tech founders balance people, planet and profit.

We are:

Mission-aligned: We work exclusively with B2B tech founders driving scalable impact
Experienced: Led by James Lizars, former Finance Director, climate tech specialist and author of Catalyst: How Accountants can be the Agents of Change in the Net Zero Transition. Find out more about James here
Supportive: Clear, strategic, humans who understand your sustainability goals – no jargon, no overwhelm
Credible: Thrive is a B Corp, trusted by founders and investors alike
Committed: We show up consistently, your success is our success (quite literally!)

You build the future. We’ll handle the finance.

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Get Your Startup Finances Right From Day One

Download our free Finance Fundamentals for Climate Tech Founders guide and learn the 3 steps every founder should take before hiring an accountant.

I didn’t realise how much mental load this would take off. I finally feel like my finances are in safe hands

Thrive Client

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Your FAQs answered

What accounting support do I actually need?

You’ll need to file annual accounts, manage tax deadlines, keep payroll compliant, and stay on top of your numbers. We handle all of that—and give proactive guidance along the way.

Why is this only £95/month?

Because we’re investing in the climate-tech ecosystem. Our full service starts at £250/month. This programme is priced to support early-stage teams when they need it most.

What happens after 18 months?

You can progress into our full service, or we’ll help you transition to another provider- or wind things down if needed. No awkwardness, no stress.

Can I add more services as I grow?

Yes. From employee payroll to funding strategy, we offer flexible add-ons as your needs evolve.

What if I’m already 10 months in?

You’re still eligible – as long as you’re within 12 months of incorporation, you can join. No catch-up fees.

Can I leave early?

Absolutely. Cancel any time with 30 days’ notice. We’ll support a smooth transition – no hard feelings.

Ready to Apply?

Only 10 spots per intake to ensure you get the expertise and attention you need.

This isn’t your side hustle, and we treat it that way.

Not quite ready for a full-time accountant but need that type of input? Let us take finance off your plate – properly. No more guesswork. No more mental load.

Join the Climate Tech Founders Launchpad and feel what it’s like to have finance truly handled.

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