Athena Festival: Elevating female entrepreneurship beyond London

Athena Festival is a groundbreaking new festival of female entrepreneurship, investment, inclusion and innovation bringing together founders and investors to drive growth and strong economic developments outside of London. Held at Nexus Leeds on 15 October 2024, we’ll be showcasing the brightest and best including an exciting opening keynote from Adah Parris. Adah Parris is […]

The North Emerges as the New Hub for Women Angel Investors

Harrogate, UK. Thursday 1 August, 2024 – A female-focused investment network is on a mission to establish the North of the UK as the premier investment capital for women.  With a strong commitment to fostering economic growth and gender equality, Lifted Ventures spearheads initiatives empowering female entrepreneurs and investors, ensuring that the North becomes a […]

Adventuro secures investment with the support of angel investment network, Lifted Ventures

Leeds, UK. June 10, 2024 – Adventuro, the innovative marketplace platform dedicated to adventure sports, has closed its latest funding round with the support of esteemed angel investment network, Lifted Ventures. Adventuro, founded in 2023, has rapidly become a go-to platform for thrill-seekers looking to discover and book adrenaline-pumping activities, trips and equipment rentals. From […]

We’re hiring for two positions

Two exciting opportunities are available to join our growing team!  Join the movement to create greater funding access for regional early stage female founders. We are seeking mission aligned professionals to work flexibly from home for 2-4 days per week in an Investor Relations Director and Marketing and Community Manager role. Both positions will require being present […]

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 […]

Manchester is the next stop for the #NoMoreTalking Roadshow

Northern investment duo behind the angel investment network set to proclaim the North of England as the go-to destination for female-founded businesses seeking funding is bringing their successful #NoMoreTalking event series to Manchester city.  Manchester, UK. May 28, 2024 – Driven by research findings that female-led businesses generate twice as much revenue per pound invested, […]

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 […]

Myth Buster: Angel Investing is only for wealthy and men

In the world of investment, there is a persistent myth that angel investing is exclusively reserved for the wealthy. It’s a misconception that has discouraged many potential investors from exploring this avenue. However, the truth is far more accessible and inclusive than commonly believed. Let’s debunk this myth, once and for all. Firstly, let’s address […]