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The latest news and insights from Lifted Ventures, our angel network and the wider investment community.

North East female startups pitch for investment this February
The grand finale of the North East ATHENA LABS Growth and Funding Programme, in conjunction with the UK National Innovation Centre for

Lunchtime just got more interesting!
Curious about angel investing but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’ve heard conflicting advice and want the real story? This

Jordan at the House of Commons Business & Trade Committee: Unlocking Capital for Women-Led Businesses
Yesterday, our co-founder Jordan headed to London to give evidence to the House of CommonsDepartment for Business and Trade‘s Business and Trade Committee and the Rt

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

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

Lifted Ventures Forms Strategic Partnership with Gordons and RBC Brewin Dolphin
Lifted Ventures, the female-founded investment network championing women entrepreneurs, is delighted to announce a strategic partnership with prominent law firm Gordons and