City AM Announces Strategic Partnership with SCALE Expo for Flagship London Business Summit
City AM has officially partnered with the SCALE expo and summit, a premier gathering designed to connect ambitious founders with London's top capital, talent, and tools. This flagship event will take place on April 22nd and 23rd, 2026, at London's prestigious Business Design Centre, marking a significant collaboration in the UK's entrepreneurial landscape.
SCALE's Mission and Evolution
The SCALE summit was relaunched as SCALE by co-founders Sam North and William Fowler following a management buyout from the Evening Standard, previously known as SME XPO. SCALE's core ambition is to unite the UK's most driven founders, investors, and business leaders in a shared growth mission aimed at powering Britain's economic future. By fostering connections between established and emerging entrepreneurs, SCALE seeks to transform innovation and ambition into tangible growth, thereby strengthening the UK's entrepreneurial ecosystem and enhancing its global competitiveness.
The platform integrates multiple components, including SCALE Sessions, SCALE Ventures, and Women Who Scale, to provide comprehensive access to capital, markets, and talent. This holistic approach is designed to support scaling businesses in navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in a dynamic economic environment.
Strategic Partnership Insights
Sam North, SCALE's co-founder and chief executive, emphasized the significance of this partnership, stating, "As one of the UK's most influential business and financial news platforms, City AM is the perfect strategic partner for our London event, bringing a powerful voice within entrepreneurship, finance, and technology." City AM will contribute through editorial coverage and thought leadership, amplifying the event's impact and reach.
Rupert Hargreaves, City AM's chief operating officer, highlighted the alignment of values, noting, "City AM is committed to championing the UK's entrepreneurial economy, and SCALE EXPO & SUMMIT brings that community together at a pivotal moment. It's a platform where founders gain visibility, investors discover opportunity, and the wider ecosystem connects." This partnership underscores City AM's dedication to supporting business growth and innovation.
William Fowler, co-founder and chief commercial officer at SCALE, added, "City AM is the pulse of London's business landscape, covering the companies, capital markets, and investment trends that matter to scaleups. We're excited to speak directly to City AM's audience of founders, entrepreneurs, investors, and senior decision-makers actively engaged in building and backing scaling businesses across the UK and international markets."
This collaboration is set to enhance the visibility and effectiveness of the SCALE expo, providing a vital forum for networking, investment, and strategic discussions that will shape the future of UK entrepreneurship.
