The TECH SY x Lifted Ventures Angel Academy Programme
The TECH SY x Lifted Angels Academy Programme is a fully funded, intensive education programme designed to support aspiring and early-stage women angel investors across South Yorkshire.
Delivered by Lifted Ventures signature ‘Lifted Angel Academy’ the programme will equip up to 20 participants from across South Yorkshire with the knowledge, confidence and networks needed to begin investing in innovative early-stage businesses and support the growth of the regional entrepreneurial tech ecosystem.
The programme is aimed at professionals, senior leaders, founders, exited entrepreneurs and individuals who are interested in understanding angel investing and exploring how to back high-potential businesses across South Yorkshire.
Participants will benefit from a structured series of workshops, expert-led sessions and peer learning opportunities covering the fundamentals of angel investment and early stage finance. Topics will include:
- Introduction to angel investing
- Understanding the investment landscape
- Evaluating early-stage businesses
- Due diligence and risk assessment
- Term sheets and deal structures
- Portfolio strategy and syndicate investing
- Supporting founders post-investment
- Accessing regional investment opportunities
The Programme will combine virtual learning with in-person sessions and networking opportunities, creating a collaborative cohort experience for up to 20 participants. Through this initiative, partners aim to increase diverse regional investment activity, strengthen the pipeline of local angel investors and support the growth of ambitious businesses across South Yorkshire.
Who Should Apply?
This programme is suitable for individuals who are:
- Women leaders and aspiring angels who are based in South Yorkshire
- Those who are curious about becoming an angel investor
- Women who are looking to better understand early-stage investing
- Aspiring angels who are interested in supporting tech, innovation and entrepreneurship in the region
- Those who are exploring ways to diversify their investment knowledge
- Women who are keen to connect with like-minded professionals and investors
No previous angel investment experience is required.
Programme outcomes
By the end of the programme, participants will:
- Understand the fundamentals of angel investing
- Gain confidence assessing investment opportunities
- Build relationships with regional investors and founders
- Learn how angel investment can support regional economic growth
- Become part of a growing investment community across South Yorkshire
Programme Overview
- Cohort Programme for up to 20 women in South Yorkshire
- Aimed specifically at women looking to learn and understand more about angel investing, for their own personal investment journey.
- Supported by professional partners, such a legal and wealth management
Programme Dates
- Applications Open 22nd May 2026
- Applications Close 15th June 2026
- Programme Commences 26th June 2026
- Tech Week London – 8th and 9th June (for 2x Angels from the programme)
- Programme Launch & Workshop 1 – 26th June 11am – 3pm
- Workshop 2 & 3 – 3rd July 2026 – 11am until 12.30pm
- Workshop 4 – 10th July 2026 2026 11am until 12.00pm
- Workshop 5 – 17th July 2026 11am until 12.00pm
- Workshop 6 – 4th September 2026
- Workshop 7 – 11th September 2026 11am until 12.00pm
- Workshop 8 – 18th September 2026 11am until 12.00pm
- Workshop 9 & 10 – 25th September 2026 11am – 12.30pm
- End of Programme Event & Lunch – 2nd October 2026 11.30am until 2.30pm
Coverage
The programme will launch with an in person event and workshop and will complete with an in person celebration event, with workshops between delivered virtually.
Impact and Legacy
- To create a network of well educated and informed women angel investors who can make better informed decisions when supporting and investing in founders, specifically female founders in South Yorkshire.
- Create further women angel investing capacity to invest across the region, fulfilling a huge need, given positive economic balances to gender investing.
- Increase capital into female founders across the region.
- Increase knowledge and understanding of the angel investment landscape, creating a regional legacy for continued growth to support investor ready businesses.
FAQ’S
- Do I need to be based in South Yorkshire to apply to be part of this programme? Yes you must be based or have a significant connection to South Yorkshire
- Do I need to be an ultra high net worth to attend this development programme? No, you need to have access to some capital to invest – typically anything from £10k upwards over a twelve month period.
- Should I sign up for this programme if I am interested in investing sometime in the future but not now? Ideally we are looking to allocate spaces to women who have the potential to invest sometime in the next 12- 18 months.
- Should I sign up for this programme if I want to use the learning to share with my professional networks rather than become an investor? We love that you want to share information about angel investing with your networks, however on this occasion we are focussing on those who want to actively invest.