BP, Pie Mapping and Natwest are among the backers of an initiative that will support UK-based startups.

Growth Builder, a UK public and private partnership that includes University College London and Loughborough University, has been launched to support high-growth UK-based companies.

The program’s remaining co-creators are the UK government’s trade and investment department UKTI, as well as telecoms firm BT, freight mapping services provider Pie Mapping, financial services firm Natwest, angel investor organisation UK Business Angels Association and event organiser Fast Growth Forum.

Growth Builder is a 12-month program designed to provide businesses with access to the…