Our impact
At Lifted Ventures we’re proud of the real progress we’re making to support women‑led businesses and change the early‑stage funding landscape in the UK.
Our 2025 Impact Report not only captures our achievements but also sets out our 2025–2027 Manifesto, detailing our strategic priorities.
It shows how we will ensure even more founders have the resources, support, and networks they need to succeed, while continuing to build capacity for women to invest in other women, particularly in regions outside London.
2025 Impact Report:
2025 impact highlights:
Founder Support & Education
135 founders completed investment-readiness training
67 workshops delivered, plus 2,574 hours of one-to-one support
Angel Education
106 women completed Lifted Angel Education Programmes
Angel Investment
Every pound invested by our angels mobilises £35 more in co-investment
Community & Ecosystem Building
232 introductions between founders and investors/advisors
Hosted flagship events including Athena VC, Athena Festival, and Lifted Women Angels Conference, connecting founders and investors and building momentum across the ecosystem
Lifted Ventures is building a more inclusive, vibrant, and resilient startup ecosystem across the UK.
Awards
- Winner of the ‘Investing in Women: Initiative of the Year’ at the Growth Investor Awards 2025. Read more here
2024 impact highlights:
Founder Support & Education
- 370+ female founders supported with investment guidance, mentoring, and training programmes designed to improve investment readiness.
- Five targeted investment readiness programmes developed to build investment literacy and confidence among women founders.
Angel Education
- Two angel education programmes launched to equip investors with the knowledge and confidence to make gender-smart investment decisions.
- 120+ women engaged through angel education and investor-focused events.
Angel Investment
- £4.5 million in investment facilitated into 12 high-potential female-led businesses.
- Two angel syndicates launched, including one dedicated to women backing women.
- 44 angels joined the Lifted network in the first year.
Community & Ecosystem Building
- 22 events hosted across the UK, bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem partners.
- 750+ attendees engaged through events, networking opportunities, and learning sessions.
