Accenture Buys Innovation Consultancy Founders Intelligence

Professional services giant Accenture has acquired innovation strategy consultancy Founders Intelligence, which taps insights from technology entrepreneurs and investors to help large corporations grow. Terms were not disclosed.

London-based Founders Intelligence was established in 2013 by Rob Chapman and Robert Haines, and also has offices in Berlin and Sao Paolo. The firm is part of the Founders Forum, which offers access to an event-powered community of tech entrepreneurs, giving a 'unique perspective' into new technologies, business models and consumer expectations. Founders Intelligence links this global network with a creative team of entrepreneurs, to help clients design business plans, interpret commercial signals and identify new business growth opportunities - all analysed and validated with real data.

The buy follows Accenture's 2019 acquisition of experimentation-led innovation firm ?What If!. Founders Intelligence's team of 35 professionals will join Accenture's Innovation practice. Lucy Cooper, Accenture's Innovation Lead for Europe, comments: 'With Founders Intelligence as part of Accenture, together we can help our clients create the growth initiatives that have a lasting impact on their future. Founders Intelligence's venture-inspired approach and deep insights have garnered respect among C-suite leaders and will enhance our network of innovators that deliver significant value for our clients'.

Web sites: www.accenture.com and www.foundersintelligence.com .