AspireVita at The Quad: Global AI Firm Selects Telford for SME Scale-Up
Key Takeaways
Aspire Pinnacle, trading as AspireVita, has officially established its UK base at The Quad—Telford & Wrekin Council's flagship digital, skills, and enterprise hub. This strategic move strengthens the Borough's position as a growing destination for innovation and high-quality job creation.
Supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Invest Telford, AspireVita is set to launch its ground-breaking platform designed to help small businesses grow faster and more efficiently.
From Global to Hyper-Local
AspireVita relocated to the UK in 2022 through the prestigious Global Entrepreneur Programme (GEP), with support from European Innovation and the Department for Business and Trade. We are proud to be among the new wave of international investors choosing Telford for its connected location and supportive business environment.
"AspireVita is a brilliant example of how international innovators can scale successfully in the UK with the right local support. Telford has shown again that it can offer the environment, connections, and ambition that globally minded tech companies need."
— Tim Luft, Director of European Innovation
Leadership Vision
Our flagship platform, AspireBlueprint, uses artificial intelligence to automate the production of tailored business advisory reports. This empowers support providers—such as Growth Hubs, consultants, and Councils—to deliver high-value advice to more SMEs, more efficiently.
"We believe we've built a highly impactful product. AspireBlueprint saves weeks of manual work and gives small businesses the kind of insights that are usually only accessible to larger firms."
— Mahesh Pappu, Founder & CEO, AspireVita
Welcome from The Council
"We're proud to welcome AspireVita to Telford. Their decision to base themselves at The Quad reflects our ambition to bridge the skills and employment gap through meaningful business investment. AspireBlueprint is an exciting example of how digital tools can help small businesses and communities thrive."
— Councillor Ollie Vickers, Telford & Wrekin Council
Looking Ahead
AspireBlueprint is now being piloted with partners in Telford, with early interest from local retail advisors and business support teams.
Our presence at The Quad is more than just an office; it is a commitment to the local economy. We are excited to work alongside Invest Telford to bring enterprise-grade AI to the heart of the West Midlands.
AspireVita Team
Corporate Communications
Mahesh Pappu is Co-Founder and CEO of AspireVita, an AI-first innovation company based in the UK. With nearly two decades of experience applying machine learning and advanced analytics across financial services, risk modelling, and EdTech, he brings deep technical expertise and a track record of building AI systems that deliver measurable impact. Prior to founding AspireVita, Mahesh held senior data science and risk modelling roles at Barclays, Discover Financial Services, Genworth Financial, and Franklin Templeton. He holds a Master's degree in Advanced Analytics from North Carolina State University and is an endorsee of the UK Government's Global Entrepreneur Programme.