We’re on a mission to help 25 startups & scaleups take off in 2025.

Fable Launchpad is a specialist brand programme for startups & scaleups. We give you a flying start and an unfair advantage: you will execute your idea at a level most startups & scaleups can only dream of.

We understand that startups & scaleups need to move fast, so we help you to get your idea off the ground and ready to impress investors in 8-12 weeks. We provide everything you need to get from a fledgling idea to a standout brand and strategic pitch deck.

Our UK-based expert team run Launchpad throughout the year, working remotely or in person, only enrolling a select number of startups & scaleups each time. Are you ready to fly?

Our proven process is simple and achievable:

We start by listening and questioning to fully immerse ourselves in your business idea and to get to grips with the competition.

Step one // Discover

We define what makes your idea unique, bringing clarity and ideating the strategy to carve a clear space for your brand to thrive.

Step two // Define

We move from strategy to visual concepts, bringing your brand to life, carefully crafting the look and feel that will resonate with customers.

Step three // Develop

We deliver your new brand wrapped into concise guidelines and a standout pitch deck, making it easy to connect with customers and impress investors.

Step four // Deliver

Select your programme

Take-off

For early stage startups & scaleups looking to get off the ground

from £20k

Lift-off

For ambitious startups & scaleups all set to jump ahead

from £40k

Blast-off

For next level startups & scaleups ready to reach for the stars

from £60k

DISCOVER PHASE


Vision

Mission

Values

Customer interviews

Personas

DEVELOP PHASE

Name origination

Brand mark

Tagline

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Typography

Image direction overview

Icon library

Social templates

DELIVER PHASE

Simple brand guidelines

Integrated marketing plan

Pitch-simple investor pitch deck – refresh your existing slide deck

Pitch-medium investor pitch deck – refresh, product mock-ups

Pitch-perfect investor pitch deck – storytelling, product mock-ups

Investor pitch deck presentation coaching

Imagery / illustrations

Simple website

Explainer video / corporate film

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Understanding your business

Simple competitor audit


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DEFINE PHASE – Clarity


Brand strategy workshop

Brand value proposition

Brand articulation

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Week 1

Weeks 2–3

Weeks 4–8

Weeks 9–12

Weeks 12+

  • Fable created the perfect branding and art work for a project that was an entirely personal journey.

    Butterbean

  • Fable have helped turn a fledgling idea into one of the most ambitious and cutting edge publications in the sector.

    Economics Observatory

  • Fable are seen as a great strategic partner, helping us with idea generation and brilliant at opening the box for us.

    EQYO

FAQs

  • As a guide we aim for an 8-12 week turnaround but if you need your brand faster or slower, no problem, we can work at your pace – providing a detailed project plan with milestones and deadlines to keep on track.

  • Certainly, we're happy to talk through how we can build on what you already have to help you achieve your goals, no matter the current status of your brand, assets or pitch deck.

  • Yes, we're here to help, we can talk through all package details and add ons – advising what you need for your brand and confirming all elements before we start the programme.

  • We immerse ourselves in your market place so we can differentiate your brand from your competition, carving a clear space for your brand to thrive. Focusing on your brand's unique strengths we then create a distinct brand identity that we know will resonate with your target audience.

  • We'd love to meet you face to face if possible but our UK-based team have a proven track record running Launchpad remotely with startups & scaleups across the globe.

  • Launchpad is hands-on, it's about working together. Kelsey, your dedicated account manager, will schedule regular touchpoints and check-ins throughout the programme and will be on hand by video call, phone or email.

  • We make it simple for you, we require a commitment fee of £1,000 when you enrol and then you pay at the end of each phase before moving on to the next. Your commitment fee will be deducted from your final invoice on completion of the programme.

  • We're transparent with our pricing, each package includes what's listed. If you are selected for Launchpad, Kelsey your dedicated account manager will send you a payment plan and time plan to commit to before starting. And if you require any add ons we will agree prices with you before going ahead.

  • Absolutely. Join our brand activation programme for everything you need to increase your brand's visibility. We're on hand to support you to help your brand grow, ensuring that your brand stays strong as your business evolves.