HACE

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Jun 20
1 min read

Founders: Eleanor Harry

Industry/sector: Fintech / Sustainability Tech

Key product/service: Company Risk Index

The Challenge

HACE began as a service-based business on a mission to tackle modern slavery through data. The next step was big: pivoting into a scalable, product-led model. Lacking in product development experience, resources, and a full team, they needed support to navigate the transition.

Why Exchange?

HACE joined Exchange based on strong recommendations from the Manchester start-up community. The vibrant workspace and founder-focused support network offered the ideal environment for growth. What stood out most? The sense of community and the facilities that made it easy to be part of it.

The Experience

The Programme offered timely, expert-led mentorship across product development, financial modelling, marketing, and investment readiness. Workshops often landed at key decision-making moments, allowing the HACE team to pause, reflect, and adjust strategy with confidence.

Key Outcomes

Launched and oversubscribed a £450,000 seed round with 20+ investors.
Kicked off development of the Company Risk Index.
Partnered with five UK and one global university.
Achieved media coverage with a reach of over 10 million readers.
Received a £12,500 Innovation Navigator Grant.

The Impact

Post-Programme, HACE has launched two new products, the Country Risk Index and Accreditation Service, and fully developed the Company Risk Index, a complex technical solution grounded in data. They’ve completed 20+ pilots and proof-of-concepts with organisations, while expanding their network and upskilling their team across marketing, product, and beyond.