Elevate.io teams up with NatWest Accelerator
Blackbird plc, through its elevate.io platform, has partnered with the NatWest Accelerator programme to offer video editing skills workshops and expert insights to entrepreneurs. The collaboration aims to equip founders with the tools and knowledge to create impactful video content efficiently. The first event is scheduled for January 29th, with further virtual sessions planned for February 2026, underscoring Blackbird's commitment to supporting small businesses and the creator economy.
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28 January 2026, London - Blackbird plc (AIM: BIRD), the developer of the browser-based collaborative video editing platform elevate.io, today announces a collaboration with the NatWest Accelerator programme to deliver expert insights and practical video editing skills workshops for founders and entrepreneurs.
The first event takes place on Thursday, 29 January at 94 Moorgate, London EC2M 6UR, where the Company's Executive Chair, Ian McDonough, will speak. Entrepreneurs can register for free via the NatWest Accelerator app. Additional events will follow including a virtual video skills workshop in February 2026.
Launched in 2015, the NatWest Accelerator is one of the UK's leading entrepreneur support initiatives, having supported nearly 14,000 businesses nationwide through expert coaching, education and peer networks.
elevate.io, the Company's browser-based collaborative video editing platform, is designed to make professional-quality video creation faster and more accessible for small businesses and marketing teams. elevate.io includes real-time collaboration and in-editor review tools which significantly shorten production cycles.
Ian McDonough, the Company's Executive Chair, said:
"We're delighted to be working with the NatWest Accelerator programme. Video is the language of business today, yet many founders lack the time or tools to use it effectively. elevate.io enables small businesses and teams to create high-impact video content simply, quickly and efficiently, turning storytelling into measurable commercial impact."
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