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Data Management – First Steps for Startups: A Note for Female Founders

GUEST POST: Lauren Wills-Dixon, Head of Privacy – Gordons LLP Company founders have multiple priorities vying for their attention, from building products and winning customers to balancing limited budgets and resources. Reconciling these pressures with data compliance obligations can be tricky, but it’s vital. There are legal obligations on all companies processing personal data. The […]

Why Angel Investors and VCs Are Stronger Together

The recent Athena VC Festival 2025 in Leeds was a milestone for women in venture capital across the UK. As the largest women-in-VC conference outside London and the South East, it brought together over 160 investors, founders, and finance professionals to spotlight inclusion, innovation, and impact. A key theme that emerged throughout the day? The […]

Top Five Reasons to Attend Athena VC Festival

The Athena VC Festival is set to be the biggest women-in-VC event outside London and the South East, bringing together trailblazing investors, aspiring VCs, and industry allies for a day of insights, networking, and action. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of venture capital, here’s why you can’t miss it: 1. Learn from Women […]

What are the investment benefits of backing female-founded businesses in the UK?

Despite receiving less than half of the investment capital of their male peers, female-founded companies deliver twice as much revenue per pound invested. 1. Access to Untapped Markets Diverse Perspectives: Female founders bring unique perspectives and innovative ideas, often addressing market gaps that have been overlooked. Broader Market Reach: Products and services developed by female […]

Meet the men backing female founders: FAQ with a male ally

Andy Robson, was the founder and CEO of end-to-end IT solutions provider Cybit (formerly Perfect Image), for almost 30 years. The north-east based company was acquired by Chiltern in 2019.  Since then, Andy has taken a Non-Executive Director position at the organisation and became further involved in supporting and investing in early-stage businesses across the […]