The Lifted Angel Network

Why should we back women?

• Female‑led businesses still receive a tiny share of investment. In the UK in 2023, all‑female founder teams raised just 8.2% of deals and a small fraction of total funding, while male teams dominated the rest.

• Despite this, women‑led companies often outperform. Research shows that female‑owned businesses can generate more revenue per pound invested than their male counterparts – highlighting the financial sense of backing women.

• Female founders are growing fast: there are now hundreds of female‑led scaleups with significant turnover and job creation, contributing billions to the UK economy.

• Only about 14% of angel investors in the UK are women, and this under‑representation impacts who gets funded. Increasing women angels can help balance that.

• When women do invest, they channel more capital into female founders – in 2024, nearly half of female angel investment went to women‑led businesses, compared with much lower figures for male angels.

Why join The Lifted Angel Network?

• We support diverse female founders outside London and the South East, making regional investment accessible to all.

• Our mixed-gender network backs female entrepreneurs and we welcome investors of all genders.

• We’re committed to supporting diverse female founders outside London and the South East, ensuring regional funding is accessible to all – regardless of gender, ethnicity, neurodiversity or physical ability.

• The Lifted Angel Network is an inclusive community known for identifying varied and exciting opportunities for investors.

• The network is a collaborative and safe landing place for all angel investors, regardless of your gender or investment experience

• We connect angel investors with unique and well-matched investment opportunities outside of London and the South East