HSBC Innovation Banking is back for year two of Breakout Beauty UK, and for any founder serious about building a business with the financial foundations to scale, this is a partnership that really matters.
Last year HSBC Innovation Banking brought its startup expertise into the programme and the impact was clear. This year the team returns to support ambitious beauty founders with the education, guidance and banking solutions to help them grow.
HSBC Innovation Banking is a dedicated division of HSBC Group, focused on the sectors driving the most exciting growth, from technology and life sciences to the emerging consumer brands redefining UK beauty. Combining startup expertise with the financial strength and international reach of one of the world’s largest banks, it supports thousands of innovative businesses across the UK, from early-stage founders to scaling brands and the investors backing them.
For the cohort, that means direct access to HSBC Innovation Banking’s financial expertise and guidance throughout the programme. The kind of real-world knowledge that bridges the gap between building a brilliant brand and having the financial clarity to take it further.
Nicole Scola, Early Stage Consumer Tech Lead at HSBC Innovation Banking UK said, “It’s brilliant to be back again this year with Breakout Beauty. It’s great to see the programme attract a high quality calibre of founders. We’re inspired by the passion behind these unique ideas, and we’re committed to backing them with the education and solutions they need to scale.”
Applications for Breakout Beauty UK 2026 are open now. Apply before 15th June, 23:59 BST.
