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New Innovation Programme Launches to Support Women-Led Businesses Across West Yorkshire
Bradford, UK – A groundbreaking initiative designed to accelerate innovation, enterprise, and investment for women-led businesses across West Yorkshire is looking for

Athena VC 2025: The North’s Flagship Women-in-VC Conference Delivers a Powerful Call for Change
Leeds, UK – Over 160 investors, founders, and finance professionals gathered on Tuesday 13 May 2025 at the Athena VC Festival 2025,

Carving an Unconventional Path to Venture Capital: One Woman’s Journey and Advice
Jess Jackson’s journey into venture capital isn’t your usual! From beginnings in hospitality to becoming a respected voice in the industry, her

Lifted Ventures Joins Innovate UK as an Investor Partner to Drive Investment into High-Growth, Innovative UK Companies
Leeds, 15 April 2025 – Lifted Ventures is proud to announce its selection as an investor partner for Innovate UK’s Investor Partnership

WAC secures £500,000 Bridge Round Currently Overfunding to Empower Hourly-Paid Workers With Support From Lifted Ventures Angels
Lifted Ventures is proud to announce an angel investment round for WAC, the UK’s number one app designed to empower hourly-paid workers

Lifted Ventures Partners with Anya to Drive the Future of AI-Driven Women’s Healthcare
Lifted Ventures is proud to announce its investment in Anya, a pioneering force in AI-driven women’s healthcare. As a key partner in