XeleratedFifty is a global innovation firm that positions itself as a bridge between deep-tech startups and the investors, corporations and governments seeking to deploy emerging technologies at scale. The company focuses on modernizing heavy industries including aerospace, shipping and energy, and frames its work around the theme of national resilience.
The firm grew out of Aerospace Xelerated, an accelerator program originally backed by Boeing, and now operates independently as part of The Fifty Group, a collection of sustainability-focused ventures. It is led by founder and Chief Executive Nichola Quinn, with Krishnan Narayanan serving as chairman.
XeleratedFifty has highlighted initiatives including the acquisition of a carbon-management platform and partnerships aimed at scaling deep-tech ventures in the United Kingdom. In July 2026, the company announced that former Boeing Defense, Space & Security chief Theodore "Ted" Colbert III had joined as a senior partner, unveiling the appointment at the Farnborough International Airshow.