Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has purchased Founders Intelligence, a innovation strategy consulting firm. Founders Intelligence focuses on assisting large corporations to create growth through tools, techniques and insights from technology entrepreneurs and investors.

The purchase will strengthen Accenture’s capabilities in order to assist executives create and scale new business models.

Founders Intelligence has a history of setting strategies and delivering growth for FTSE 100 companies and global organizations through the combination of its team of strategy experts and its deep relationships with the technology start-up sector.

“With Founders Intelligence part of Accenture, together we can help our clients create the growth initiatives that have a lasting impact on their future,” said Lucy Cooper, innovation lead for Europe at Accenture. “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.”