What are some effective strategies for founders to actively engage with angel investors beyond traditional networking events, ensuring a more organic and mutually beneficial connection?

Founders can employ several strategies to actively engage with angel investors beyond traditional networking events and foster an organic, mutually beneficial connection. Firstly, leveraging existing connections by tapping into personal and professional networks can unearth potential investors. Engaging in industry-specific events and becoming an active participant within relevant communities can also create organic connections. Additionally, founders should focus on building a compelling online presence through platforms like LinkedIn, showcasing their startup journey and attracting investor attention. Developing a thought leadership role by sharing valuable insights in the startup ecosystem can further establish credibility and draw interest from potential angel investors. Finally, taking a proactive approach in seeking warm introductions from mentors, advisors, or other entrepreneurs can enhance the likelihood of forming meaningful connections with angel investors.

How do the selection criteria and focus areas of London startup accelerators vary, and what specific benefits can startups gain from participating in these programs, even if they don't secure investment?

The selection criteria and focus areas of London startup accelerators vary widely based on their individual goals and specialties. Some may prioritise specific industries, while others focus on diverse sectors. The benefits for startups participating in these programs extend beyond securing investment. Accelerators offer mentorship, guidance, and access to a network of experienced professionals, fostering overall business development. Startups can refine their business models, enhance product-market fit, and gain exposure to potential customers and partners. The structured environment accelerators provide can significantly boost a startup's growth, even if direct funding isn't secured, making participation valuable for long-term success.

Can you provide examples, or anecdotes, illustrating successful instances where founders leveraged their existing network, both within and outside their industry, to secure angel investments in London?

One noteworthy example could be a founder who, through a personal connection, garnered the interest of a high-net-worth individual with a keen interest in the industry. This connection led to a substantial angel investment, highlighting the impact of personal relationships. Another example is a founder tapping into industry-specific events and cultivating relationships with fellow entrepreneurs. By actively participating in these events, the founder not only gained insights but also established connections with angel investors interested in the sector. This demonstrates how industry engagement can open doors to funding opportunities. In a different scenario, a founder effectively utilised online platforms like LinkedIn to showcase their startup journey and achievements. This digital presence attracted attention from angel investors monitoring the startup ecosystem, resulting in a successful investment. These examples underscore the importance of strategic networking, whether through personal connections, industry events, or online visibility, in securing angel investments in London.

Top 125 Female Angel Investors In The UK & 4 Angel Networks (Free List)

Start connecting with these angel investors today!

John-Pierre Clark

7 min read

Last month, we tracked 51 funded startups in the UK. Only 4 of them were led by female founders. And women only make up just 14% of all angel investors.

That does not make sense at all, but unfortunately it’s the current reality of the startup world. It’s very male focused. Founders are majority male. VCs are majority male and angel investors are also majority male.

Nevertheless, there is a glimmer of hope as these statistics gradually evolve in the UK.

Dynamic angel investors, along with female-led angel networks and accelerators, are playing a pivotal role in driving this positive change.

We’ve highlighted them here, and please don't hesitate to reach out if we've missed anyone deserving of recognition!

👉 Looking for angel investors across the UK? Browse the full list of UK angel investors

125 most active female angel investors in the UK

Investors* (name, picture, linkedin, investments)

*These angel investors have publicly mentioned their interest in angel investing or are members of angel networks. (Last updated: April 2026)

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Female Angel Investors	Location	Investment Focus	Startup Investments
Beta Lucca Beta is a seasoned business angel with a strong focus on technology, gaming, and media sectors....	London	Healthcare, Food and Beverage, Technology, Games, Gaming, Tech...more sectors	BeautyStack, Loveshark, Heights, Gwella, Fertility Circle, Gama Space...more startups
Chenelle Ansah Angel investor with extensive experience in the banking, management consulting, and operational...	London	Education, Impact, Healthcare, Leisure, Fitness, Entertainment...more sectors	, Boxx London, ByRotation, Lasso Loop, Nudea, Sojo...more startups
Clare Johnston Clare Johnston is the CEO and Founder of The Up Group, a leading European, tech-focused executi...	London	Environment, Energy, Cleantech, Impact, Software, B2B...more sectors	Code First Girls, Ravio
Ellie Asgari Ellie Asgari holds interest in the applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning...	London	Agriculture, Tech, Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Property and Construction...more sectors	Fungi Alert, Good Life Sorted, ImproveWell
Emma Blackburn International financial executive with a strong focus on fintech, data, and software sectors. A...	London	Legal, Media, B2C, Software, Tech, Hardware...more sectors	Lick Home, Monolith AI, Ascension Ventures, Mobilus Labs, Spoke World, Sxollie...more startups
Evelyn Bourke Evelyne Bourke is a Non-Executive Director with a wealth of global executive management experie...	London	Agriculture, Software, Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, Healthcare...more sectors	Breedr, Hertility Health, PowerMarket, Qumata, Scan.com, YuLife
Hailey Eustace Angel investor specialising in early-stage deeptech and healthtech investments, particularly in...	London	Hardware, Tech, AI, Healthtech, Biotech, Deeptech...more sectors	Wild.AI, PHINXT Robotics, Stealth Climate startup, Pal., Climate Aligned, Radiant Matter...more startups
Julia Baldet Angel investor with a focus on the jewellery, B2C, e-commerce, and sustainability sectors. Know...	London	Finance, Tech, Software, B2C, Retail and Commerce, Metaverse...more sectors	Kimaï, Konvi, The Edit LDN, Kimai
Lian Michelson Angel investor with extensive experience in technology, software, and e-commerce sectors. As an...	London	Retail and Commerce, Property and Construction, Food and Beverage, Marketing, Tech, Data...more sectors	Ready Burger, Cocoli, one.five, Shift, Wise
Lucero Tagle Angel investor with a focus on investing in extraordinary female (co)founded start-ups. HERMESA...	London	Cloud, Media, Entertainment, B2C, Tech, Start-ups...more sectors	NextUp Comedy, YUTYBAZAR, Digme, Rooftop Cinemas, HERmesa
Machela Sathekga Angel investor with a background as a South African actuary and tech product manager, specialis...	London	Travel, Leisure, Entertainment, Tech, B2C, Software...more sectors	FungiAlert, Yonder, TrustElevate
Maria Dramalioti-Taylor Maria is an early-stage investor with a strong focus on European tech, particularly in enterpri...	London	Education, Software, Tech, Retail and Commerce, Marketing, Enterprise tech...more sectors	Lifebit, Epignosis, Topia, Ometria
Marla Shapiro is an angel investor known for investments in Spoke, Particity, Sxollie, Fungi Alert, and The S...	London	Logistics, Transportation, Software, Retail and Commerce, Agriculture, Tech...more sectors	Spoke, Particity, Sxollie, Fungi Alert, The Shellworks
Mea Lewis Angel investor with extensive experience in the global asset management and growth technology i...	London	Environment, Energy, Cleantech, Impact, Property and Construction, Manufacturing and Industrial...more sectors	Xnrgy, FeedForward, Orbillion
Nasreen Alimohamed Nasreen is a seasoned business angel and strategic CFO with extensive experience in the consume...	London	B2C, Retail and Commerce, Leisure, Manufacturing and Industrial, Marketing, Tech...more sectors	Haeckels, Vyrao, Inde Wilde, Twig, Lick, Kloris...more startups
Priya Oberoi Priya is a seasoned business angel and General Partner at Goddess Gaia Ventures (GGV), Europe’s...	London	Tech, Healthcare, Finance, Software, B2C, Crypto / Web 3 / Blockchain...more sectors	Latch Aid, & sisters, Aura
Rona Ruthen Rona Ruthen is a fractional COO and CoS currently involved in special projects. As an angel inv...	UK	Manufacturing and Industrial, Hardware, Software, Tech, Healthcare, Mobility	FairHQ, Progression, LifeSupplies, Flown, Ark, Visible...more startups
Tatum Getty Angel investor with a passion for health and wellness, particularly in women's health and reduc...	London	Healthcare, Life Sciences, B2C, FemTech, MedTech, HealthTech...more sectors	Bea Fertility, MyMynd, DemDX, Daye, Nue Life, Noula...more startups
Wibke Stoffers Angel investor and advisor with a strong focus on the consumer, health, and wellness sectors ac...	London	Healthcare, Property and Construction, B2C, Travel, Leisure, Entertainment...more sectors	Good Life Sorted, Byway.travel, Dr. Vegan, Ohne, Renude
Alexandra Morrow Alexandra (Ali) Morrow is a Partner at Clay Capital, where she leads early stage agrifood tech ...	London	Education, B2C	Circe Biosciences, Root
Alice Bentinck Alice Bentinck, co-founder and General Partner at Entrepreneur First (EF), has played a signif...	London	Software, Tech, Environment, Energy, Cleantech, Impact...more sectors	Blue Vision Labs, Koru Kids, Stackfix, Supercritical
Dalia Aga-Shaw Dalia Aga-Shaw is a Venture Partner at FTSE 250 listed technology investment firm IP Group and ...	London	Finance, Insurance, Legal, Regulation, Property and Construction, B2B...more sectors	Monzo, Kuri Saude, Kanjo Health, GrandNanny, Financielle, Juniver...more startups
Devika Thapar Devika Thapar is the Co-Founder and COO of Wilbe.com, a venture firm dedicated to supporting sc...	London	B2C, Healthcare, Tech, AI, Finance, Insurance...more sectors	Madefrom.io, Inspektlabs, CureSkin
Dinika Mahtani Dinika serves as a Principal at Cherry Ventures, operating from London. Before joining Cherry V...	London	AI, Data, Tech, Cloud, Cyber Security, Software...more sectors	PeopleMatter, Moody, imVitro
Emmanuelle Brizay Emmanuelle Brizay is an investor and entrepreneur with a focus on supporting fellow founders in...	London	Space, Transportation, Environment, Energy, Cleantech, Impact...more sectors	, Ascendance Flight technologies, Big Mamma, Clever Cards, Kard, Lane Health...more startups
Ersilia Molnar Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for investing in early-...	London	Tech, Manufacturing and Industrial, Marketing, Media, Entertainment, Environment...more sectors	Ocean Bottle, Conduit Club
Esther Reynal de Saint Michel Esther Reynal de Saint Michel is an investor and a professional centred on business outcomes, w...	London	Healthcare, B2C, Tech, Retail and Commerce, Marketing, Education...more sectors	Bea Fertility, MyMynd, Slip, DemDx
Eva Tarasova Eva Tarasova is a VC investor open to new work opportunities, specializing in biotech, life sci...	London	Finance, Tech, AI, Software, Cyber Security, Insurance	Simba, edgify, wise, Kair
Grace Cassy Grace Cassy is the Co-Founder at CyLon and an angel investor in deep tech, with investments in ...	London	Tech, AI, Marketing, Software, Education, Cyber Security...more sectors	Immersive Labs, Tessian, SlashID, Utila, Treeconomy, Spexi
Hannah Leach Hannah Leach is a Partner at Antler, a GP at Houghton St Ventures, and the Exec Chairwoman at V...	London	Software, Tech, B2B, Marketing	Orbiit
Helene Guillaume Helene Guillaume Pabis is the Founder and CEO of Wild.AI, the AI longevity platform for women, ...	London	Tech, AI, Software, B2B, Healthcare, Life Sciences...more sectors	Tell app, Causalens, Hey Jane, Precisely
Julia Morrongiello Julia Morrongiello is a corporate development, strategy, and partnerships professional at BVNK....	London	Finance, Software, Tech, Property and Construction	Alpher, Bunch Capital, Hello Cash, Payable, Turnkey, Gyro Finance
Justina Chung Justina Chung is the Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners. As an angel investor, she is ...	London	Retail and Commerce, Property and Construction, B2C, Environment, Energy, Cleantech...more sectors	MVPR, ByRotation, Figures, Zappi
Michelle You Michelle You is the co-founder and CEO of Supercritical. As an angel investor, she is known for...	London	Impact, Environment, Energy, Cleantech, Animals, Agriculture...more sectors	Project Wren, The Future Forest Company, SINAI
Nicole Junkermann Nicole Junkermann is an international entrepreneur and investor, and founder of NJF Holdings. A...	London	Finance, Insurance, Legal, Regulation, Property and Construction, B2B...more sectors	Owkin, Bolt, Rippling, Cambrian Biopharma
Olga Pantelyat Olga Pantelyat is a founding member and an angel investor focused on early stage female-founded...	Hounslow	Travel, Leisure, Entertainment, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing and Industrial	Byway.travel; The Shellworks; Sxollie; Newcleo
Pam Garside Pam Garside is the Chair of Cambridge Angels and Co-Chair of the Cambridge Health Network. She ...	London	Healthcare	Paloma Health
Phoebe Hugh Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh is the Head of Insurance and a Director at Monzo, where she is focused on b...	London	Finance, Healthcare, Food and Beverage, Retail and Commerce, Travel, Leisure...more sectors	Freetrade, Heights, Clothes Doctor, Fnatic, Farewill
Pippa Lamb Pippa Lamb is a Partner at Sweet Capital, a private early stage fund established by the founder...	London	Tech, Media, Entertainment, Marketing, Software, B2B...more sectors	BeReal, topi, The Stack, The Expert, Tema, Clubhouse...more startups
Pratima Aiyagari Pratima A. is a Partner and seed and Series A investor in early stage cybersecurity, AI/ML, Dev...	London	Tech, Software, AI, Cloud, Data, Retail and Commerce	Treblle, YZR
Rachael Palmer Rachael Palmer is a Non Executive Director at US Growth Trust and an experienced global marketi...	London	Marketing, Legal, Software, Tech, Space, Environment...more sectors	AudioMob, Outlier, Definely, Studio, Modularity Grid, Polar Signals
Ramona Liberoff Ramona Liberoff FRSA is an advisor and investor focused on innovation and funding for the world...	London	Environment, Energy, Cleantech, Impact	Tonus Tech, Thermify, NeoCarbon
Roxane Sanguinetti Roxane Sanguinetti is a founding partner at Alma Angels, Europe’s largest gender-diverse commun...	London	Healthcare	Hanx, 50intech
Rupa Ganatra Popat Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for supporting early-st...	UK	Education, Impact, Software, Marketing, Media, Entertainment...more sectors	Juno, Sojo, Yuty, Code First Girls, The Lowdown
Saloni Bhojwani Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for supporting early-st...	London	Education, Impact	wild.AI, Parla, Rubies in the Rubble, ScaleXP, MPowder, Sojo
Sara Gordon Sara Kathleen Gordon is the General Manager at ZOE, where she works with ambitious companies to...	London	Food and Beverage	Dishpatch, Roleshare, The Joy Club, Gwella
Sarah Drinkwater Sarah Drinkwater is a solo GP at Common Magic, where she focuses on investing in products with ...	London	Manufacturing and Industrial, Hardware, Marketing, Software, Media, Entertainment...more sectors	Progression, untangle, anyone, stack world
Sarah Matlock Sarah Matlock is the founder and a maturation coach specializing in menstrual cycle awareness, ...	Bedford	Agriculture, Tech, Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Software...more sectors	Fungi Alert, ImproveWell, Good Life Sorted, Particity, Buy Me Once
Sarah Ronald Sarah Ronald is the Founder and Board Executive at Nile, where she helps enterprise organizatio...	London	Healthcare, Finance, Education, Human Resources, Software, Tech...more sectors	Current Health, ICS Learn, Gigged.AI, PommelHorse, Verlume, uHubs...more startups
Sarah Turner Sarah Turner is the CEO & Co-Founder of Angel Academe, where she invests in female-founded tech...	London	Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Tech, AI, Marketing...more sectors	Dynamx Medical, Provenance, Fiskl
Sekayi Mutambirwa Sekayi M. is an angel investor known for investments in Suprafin, Ziglu, The Panther Protocol, ...	London	Finance, Tech, Crypto / Web 3 / Blockchain	Suprafin, Ziglu, The Panther Protocol, Pipe
Stephanie Peritore Stephanie Peritore is a Prime Finance & Delta 1 & ETF Origination & Strategy professional in EM...	London	Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Tech, Impact, Cyber Security	Hyfe Foods, Evo Foods, Loki, Passion Capital, The Pack, Pip & Nut
Suzanne Ashman Suzanne Ashman Blair is a General Partner at LocalGlobe, where she invests in consumer and ente...	London	Logistics, Transportation, B2C, Retail and Commerce, Environment, Energy...more sectors	Motorway, Zego, Tessian
Thish Nadesan Thish Nadesan is a Co-Founder and an angel investor known for his investments in Rail and Roles...	London	Human Resources, Software, Tech, B2B	Rail, Roleshare
Veronika Kapustina Angel investor with a focus on technology and consumer goods sectors. Known for supporting earl...	London	Software, Tech, B2B, Marketing	Orbiit
Victoria Maigrot Victoria M. is a Consumer Specialist at Morgan Stanley, curious about how technology and sustai...	London	Software, B2B, Retail and Commerce, Tech, AI, Healthcare...more sectors	Zigzag Global, EON, ManiLife
Victoria van Lennep Victoria van Lennep is the Co-Founder at Lendable. As an angel investor, she is known for her i...	London	Media, Entertainment, Travel, Leisure, Finance, Education	StudentFinance, Sugar
Yana Abramova Yana Abramova is the founder of Pretiosum Ventures, also known as Pretty Awesome Ventures. As a...	London	Healthcare, Food and Beverage, Tech, Marketing, AI, Retail and Commerce...more sectors	Troglo, Blushh, GetMaude, Heights
Yelena MacKay Yelena Mackay is the Vice President of Revenue Operations with over 20 years of experience in s...	London	Software, Tech, AI, Retail and Commerce, Travel, Leisure...more sectors	Etiq AI, Tonus Tech, Yuno
Yi Luo Yi Luo is the CEO and Co-founder of Eunice, an AI fintech company focused on solving B2B challe...	London	Software, B2B, Finance, Tech, Hardware, Property and Construction...more sectors	Qogita, BondAval, Hook, Levity
Yvonne Bajela Yvonne Bajela is a Partner at LocalGlobe. As an angel investor, she is known for her investment...	London	Finance, Media, Gaming, Tech, Software	Hutch, Flutterwave
Zeynep Yavuz Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for supporting early-st...	London	Finance, Tech, Software, AI, Cyber Security	Ramp.Network, Yoco, stitch.money, Truelayer, two.inc, pledge.io...more startups
Claudine Ang Claudine A. is the Chief Internationalisation Officer at Innovation Dock, where she leads The P...	London	Software	Bubble, InChorus, Foodstuff + others
Laura Connolly Laura C. is the Director, Legal at CVC Capital Partners. As an angel investor, she is known for...	London	Tech, Retail and Commerce, B2C, Healthcare	Lone Design Club, Uspaah, Common Objective
Evgenia Plotnikova Angel investor specialising in investments in women-led ventures within the B2B software and AI...	London	B2B software, AI, Software	Testgorilla, wisenoze, block party, Pigment, Lago, EvidentlyAI...more startups
Gemma Bloemen Gemma is a Venture Partner at Norrsken, specialising in preseed, Seed, and Series A investments...	London	Climate, Health, Healthtech, Greentech, Software	Fertility Circle, Exakt Health, The Shellworks, Untanglegrief.com, Shellworks, Vayuu...more startups
Judith Wilson Angel investor with extensive experience in data and analytics, particularly within the M&A sec...	Edinburgh	Data and analytics, M&A, Data, SaaS, Software	MarktoMarket
Maya Moufarek Angel investor with a strong focus on AI, health/femtech, DEI, future of work, and carbon secto...	UK	AI, Health/Femtech, DEI, Future of Work, Carbon, Healthtech...more sectors	Wise/Jude, Fertility Circle, The Lowdown, Mamamade, Roleshare, OpenAI...more startups
Sahar Meghani Angel investor with a focus on e-commerce, wellness, and healthtech sectors. Notable investment...	London	Ecommerce, Wellness, Healthtech	Bolt, LiveBetterWith, Parla, Beautonomy, Bluebell, Bolt.eu...more startups
Andrea Sinclair Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for investing in early-...	London	Generalist	Anya
Helen Oldham Helen Oldham is a prominent figure in the Northern tech startup scene, serving as a Founding Bo...	Leeds	Generalist	Anya
Andrea Zitna Andrea Zitna holds a position as a Partner at Speedinvest, where she leads the Health & TechBio...	London	Healthtech
Caroline Hudack Angel investor with over 12 years of experience in brand and product marketing, specialising in...	London	Tech, Martech, Healthtech
Jenny Parker Angel investor with extensive expertise in internet retail and e-commerce, specialising in B2C ...	Manchester	Internet Retail, Ecommerce, B2C, Martech, Online Shopping
Sherry Coutu Angel investor with extensive experience in consumer internet, information services, education,...	UK	Consumer internet, Information services, Education, Ecommerce, Edtech, Fintech...more sectors
Ana Barjasic Ana Barjasic is a seasoned business angel and entrepreneur with a focus on deep tech, innovatio...	London	Deep tech, Innovation, Sustainability, Women entrepreneurship, Healthtech, Fintech
Denise McQuaid Denise McQuaid has constructed a global career across the US, Asia, and Europe, immersing herse...	London	Generalist
Jordan Dargue In the world of startup ecosystems and innovative enterprises, few individuals stand out as tru...	Yarm	Generalist
Bri Cho	London	Tech, Healthcare	Odin, Honest Mobile, Maximus
Edwina Johnson	London	Finance, Tech, Regulation, Marketing, Impact, Software...more sectors	Fiat Republic, Rosaly, OPTO, Gravel, Grunfin
Jana Hecker	London	Software, Hardware, B2C, Tech, Property and Construction, Travel...more sectors	Gastrofix, Everphone, Spot Ship, Vivira Health Lab, apoQlar, Melli/meetap...more startups
Lindsay Scott	Edinburgh	Agriculture, Tech, Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Environment...more sectors	FungiAlert, Pawprint, NatureMetrics
Rana Argenio	Houston	Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Retail and Commerce, Manufacturing and Industrial, B2C, Marketing	Caraway, Ceremonia, Cadence, BelliWelli
Clare Sutcliffe	Cambridge	Technology, Tech, Software	Ground Truth Intelligence, Another Block, Maeving
Lois Day	UK	Generalist	Kanjo Health, GrandNanny, Financielle, Juniver, The Lowdown, Tangent...more startups
Eileen Burbidge	London	Property and Construction, Regulation, Legal, Finance, Insurance, B2B...more sectors
Amanda Dyjecinski	London	Generalist
Amber Ghaddar	London	Generalist
Ana-Maria Yanakieva	London	Generalist
Andrea Berchowitz	London	Generalist
Charlotte Ashton	Manchester	Generalist
Constance Mantle	London	Generalist
Elizabeth Boerner	Cambridge	Generalist
Emma Jarvis	Liverpool	Generalist
Kiran Sharma	UK	Generalist
Kirsten Connell	London	Generalist
Amy Weatherup	Cambridge	Generalist
Anda Gregory	Liverpool	Generalist
Anna Kissin	Cambridge	Generalist
Barbara Domayne-Hayman	Cambridge	Generalist
Christina Mackay-Nowell	Cambridge	Generalist
Claire Lewis	Manchester	Generalist
Elaine Groenestein	London	Generalist
Emmi Nicholl	Cambridge	Generalist
Fran O'Brien	Cambridge	Generalist
Gina Kirch	London	Generalist
Gloria Monfrini	London	Generalist
Helen Chang	London	Generalist
Katherine Ireland	London	Generalist
Kim Morrish	London	Generalist
Luisa Alemany	London	Generalist
Lynne Ross	Edinburgh	Generalist
Margaret Coughtrie	Edinburgh	Generalist
Melody Lang	London	Generalist
Michelle Tempest	Cambridge	Generalist
Michelle Walters	Liverpool	Generalist
Poppy Wood	London	Generalist
Shefali Roy	London	Generalist
Sophie Marple	London	Generalist
Stephanie Aldridge	Cambridge	Generalist
Sue Gibson	Cambridge	Generalist
Suzanne Oliver	Manchester	Generalist
Swarnali Mitra	London	Generalist
Tazz Gault	London	Generalist
Vivi Cahyadi	London	Generalist

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Female Angel Investors	Location	Investment Focus	Startup Investments
Beta Lucca Beta is a seasoned business angel with a strong focus on technology, gaming, and media sectors....	London	Healthcare, Food and Beverage, Technology, Games, Gaming, Tech...more sectors	BeautyStack, Loveshark, Heights, Gwella, Fertility Circle, Gama Space...more startups
Chenelle Ansah Angel investor with extensive experience in the banking, management consulting, and operational...	London	Education, Impact, Healthcare, Leisure, Fitness, Entertainment...more sectors	, Boxx London, ByRotation, Lasso Loop, Nudea, Sojo...more startups
Clare Johnston Clare Johnston is the CEO and Founder of The Up Group, a leading European, tech-focused executi...	London	Environment, Energy, Cleantech, Impact, Software, B2B...more sectors	Code First Girls, Ravio
Ellie Asgari Ellie Asgari holds interest in the applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning...	London	Agriculture, Tech, Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Property and Construction...more sectors	Fungi Alert, Good Life Sorted, ImproveWell
Emma Blackburn International financial executive with a strong focus on fintech, data, and software sectors. A...	London	Legal, Media, B2C, Software, Tech, Hardware...more sectors	Lick Home, Monolith AI, Ascension Ventures, Mobilus Labs, Spoke World, Sxollie...more startups
Evelyn Bourke Evelyne Bourke is a Non-Executive Director with a wealth of global executive management experie...	London	Agriculture, Software, Logistics, Transportation, Supply Chain, Healthcare...more sectors	Breedr, Hertility Health, PowerMarket, Qumata, Scan.com, YuLife
Hailey Eustace Angel investor specialising in early-stage deeptech and healthtech investments, particularly in...	London	Hardware, Tech, AI, Healthtech, Biotech, Deeptech...more sectors	Wild.AI, PHINXT Robotics, Stealth Climate startup, Pal., Climate Aligned, Radiant Matter...more startups
Julia Baldet Angel investor with a focus on the jewellery, B2C, e-commerce, and sustainability sectors. Know...	London	Finance, Tech, Software, B2C, Retail and Commerce, Metaverse...more sectors	Kimaï, Konvi, The Edit LDN, Kimai
Lian Michelson Angel investor with extensive experience in technology, software, and e-commerce sectors. As an...	London	Retail and Commerce, Property and Construction, Food and Beverage, Marketing, Tech, Data...more sectors	Ready Burger, Cocoli, one.five, Shift, Wise
Lucero Tagle Angel investor with a focus on investing in extraordinary female (co)founded start-ups. HERMESA...	London	Cloud, Media, Entertainment, B2C, Tech, Start-ups...more sectors	NextUp Comedy, YUTYBAZAR, Digme, Rooftop Cinemas, HERmesa
Machela Sathekga Angel investor with a background as a South African actuary and tech product manager, specialis...	London	Travel, Leisure, Entertainment, Tech, B2C, Software...more sectors	FungiAlert, Yonder, TrustElevate
Maria Dramalioti-Taylor Maria is an early-stage investor with a strong focus on European tech, particularly in enterpri...	London	Education, Software, Tech, Retail and Commerce, Marketing, Enterprise tech...more sectors	Lifebit, Epignosis, Topia, Ometria
Marla Shapiro is an angel investor known for investments in Spoke, Particity, Sxollie, Fungi Alert, and The S...	London	Logistics, Transportation, Software, Retail and Commerce, Agriculture, Tech...more sectors	Spoke, Particity, Sxollie, Fungi Alert, The Shellworks
Mea Lewis Angel investor with extensive experience in the global asset management and growth technology i...	London	Environment, Energy, Cleantech, Impact, Property and Construction, Manufacturing and Industrial...more sectors	Xnrgy, FeedForward, Orbillion
Nasreen Alimohamed Nasreen is a seasoned business angel and strategic CFO with extensive experience in the consume...	London	B2C, Retail and Commerce, Leisure, Manufacturing and Industrial, Marketing, Tech...more sectors	Haeckels, Vyrao, Inde Wilde, Twig, Lick, Kloris...more startups
Priya Oberoi Priya is a seasoned business angel and General Partner at Goddess Gaia Ventures (GGV), Europe’s...	London	Tech, Healthcare, Finance, Software, B2C, Crypto / Web 3 / Blockchain...more sectors	Latch Aid, & sisters, Aura
Rona Ruthen Rona Ruthen is a fractional COO and CoS currently involved in special projects. As an angel inv...	UK	Manufacturing and Industrial, Hardware, Software, Tech, Healthcare, Mobility	FairHQ, Progression, LifeSupplies, Flown, Ark, Visible...more startups
Tatum Getty Angel investor with a passion for health and wellness, particularly in women's health and reduc...	London	Healthcare, Life Sciences, B2C, FemTech, MedTech, HealthTech...more sectors	Bea Fertility, MyMynd, DemDX, Daye, Nue Life, Noula...more startups
Wibke Stoffers Angel investor and advisor with a strong focus on the consumer, health, and wellness sectors ac...	London	Healthcare, Property and Construction, B2C, Travel, Leisure, Entertainment...more sectors	Good Life Sorted, Byway.travel, Dr. Vegan, Ohne, Renude
Alexandra Morrow Alexandra (Ali) Morrow is a Partner at Clay Capital, where she leads early stage agrifood tech ...	London	Education, B2C	Circe Biosciences, Root
Alice Bentinck Alice Bentinck, co-founder and General Partner at Entrepreneur First (EF), has played a signif...	London	Software, Tech, Environment, Energy, Cleantech, Impact...more sectors	Blue Vision Labs, Koru Kids, Stackfix, Supercritical
Dalia Aga-Shaw Dalia Aga-Shaw is a Venture Partner at FTSE 250 listed technology investment firm IP Group and ...	London	Finance, Insurance, Legal, Regulation, Property and Construction, B2B...more sectors	Monzo, Kuri Saude, Kanjo Health, GrandNanny, Financielle, Juniver...more startups
Devika Thapar Devika Thapar is the Co-Founder and COO of Wilbe.com, a venture firm dedicated to supporting sc...	London	B2C, Healthcare, Tech, AI, Finance, Insurance...more sectors	Madefrom.io, Inspektlabs, CureSkin
Dinika Mahtani Dinika serves as a Principal at Cherry Ventures, operating from London. Before joining Cherry V...	London	AI, Data, Tech, Cloud, Cyber Security, Software...more sectors	PeopleMatter, Moody, imVitro
Emmanuelle Brizay Emmanuelle Brizay is an investor and entrepreneur with a focus on supporting fellow founders in...	London	Space, Transportation, Environment, Energy, Cleantech, Impact...more sectors	, Ascendance Flight technologies, Big Mamma, Clever Cards, Kard, Lane Health...more startups
Ersilia Molnar Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for investing in early-...	London	Tech, Manufacturing and Industrial, Marketing, Media, Entertainment, Environment...more sectors	Ocean Bottle, Conduit Club
Esther Reynal de Saint Michel Esther Reynal de Saint Michel is an investor and a professional centred on business outcomes, w...	London	Healthcare, B2C, Tech, Retail and Commerce, Marketing, Education...more sectors	Bea Fertility, MyMynd, Slip, DemDx
Eva Tarasova Eva Tarasova is a VC investor open to new work opportunities, specializing in biotech, life sci...	London	Finance, Tech, AI, Software, Cyber Security, Insurance	Simba, edgify, wise, Kair
Grace Cassy Grace Cassy is the Co-Founder at CyLon and an angel investor in deep tech, with investments in ...	London	Tech, AI, Marketing, Software, Education, Cyber Security...more sectors	Immersive Labs, Tessian, SlashID, Utila, Treeconomy, Spexi
Hannah Leach Hannah Leach is a Partner at Antler, a GP at Houghton St Ventures, and the Exec Chairwoman at V...	London	Software, Tech, B2B, Marketing	Orbiit
Helene Guillaume Helene Guillaume Pabis is the Founder and CEO of Wild.AI, the AI longevity platform for women, ...	London	Tech, AI, Software, B2B, Healthcare, Life Sciences...more sectors	Tell app, Causalens, Hey Jane, Precisely
Julia Morrongiello Julia Morrongiello is a corporate development, strategy, and partnerships professional at BVNK....	London	Finance, Software, Tech, Property and Construction	Alpher, Bunch Capital, Hello Cash, Payable, Turnkey, Gyro Finance
Justina Chung Justina Chung is the Vice President at Bessemer Venture Partners. As an angel investor, she is ...	London	Retail and Commerce, Property and Construction, B2C, Environment, Energy, Cleantech...more sectors	MVPR, ByRotation, Figures, Zappi
Michelle You Michelle You is the co-founder and CEO of Supercritical. As an angel investor, she is known for...	London	Impact, Environment, Energy, Cleantech, Animals, Agriculture...more sectors	Project Wren, The Future Forest Company, SINAI
Nicole Junkermann Nicole Junkermann is an international entrepreneur and investor, and founder of NJF Holdings. A...	London	Finance, Insurance, Legal, Regulation, Property and Construction, B2B...more sectors	Owkin, Bolt, Rippling, Cambrian Biopharma
Olga Pantelyat Olga Pantelyat is a founding member and an angel investor focused on early stage female-founded...	Hounslow	Travel, Leisure, Entertainment, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing and Industrial	Byway.travel; The Shellworks; Sxollie; Newcleo
Pam Garside Pam Garside is the Chair of Cambridge Angels and Co-Chair of the Cambridge Health Network. She ...	London	Healthcare	Paloma Health
Phoebe Hugh Phoebe Chibuzo Hugh is the Head of Insurance and a Director at Monzo, where she is focused on b...	London	Finance, Healthcare, Food and Beverage, Retail and Commerce, Travel, Leisure...more sectors	Freetrade, Heights, Clothes Doctor, Fnatic, Farewill
Pippa Lamb Pippa Lamb is a Partner at Sweet Capital, a private early stage fund established by the founder...	London	Tech, Media, Entertainment, Marketing, Software, B2B...more sectors	BeReal, topi, The Stack, The Expert, Tema, Clubhouse...more startups
Pratima Aiyagari Pratima A. is a Partner and seed and Series A investor in early stage cybersecurity, AI/ML, Dev...	London	Tech, Software, AI, Cloud, Data, Retail and Commerce	Treblle, YZR
Rachael Palmer Rachael Palmer is a Non Executive Director at US Growth Trust and an experienced global marketi...	London	Marketing, Legal, Software, Tech, Space, Environment...more sectors	AudioMob, Outlier, Definely, Studio, Modularity Grid, Polar Signals
Ramona Liberoff Ramona Liberoff FRSA is an advisor and investor focused on innovation and funding for the world...	London	Environment, Energy, Cleantech, Impact	Tonus Tech, Thermify, NeoCarbon
Roxane Sanguinetti Roxane Sanguinetti is a founding partner at Alma Angels, Europe’s largest gender-diverse commun...	London	Healthcare	Hanx, 50intech
Rupa Ganatra Popat Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for supporting early-st...	UK	Education, Impact, Software, Marketing, Media, Entertainment...more sectors	Juno, Sojo, Yuty, Code First Girls, The Lowdown
Saloni Bhojwani Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for supporting early-st...	London	Education, Impact	wild.AI, Parla, Rubies in the Rubble, ScaleXP, MPowder, Sojo
Sara Gordon Sara Kathleen Gordon is the General Manager at ZOE, where she works with ambitious companies to...	London	Food and Beverage	Dishpatch, Roleshare, The Joy Club, Gwella
Sarah Drinkwater Sarah Drinkwater is a solo GP at Common Magic, where she focuses on investing in products with ...	London	Manufacturing and Industrial, Hardware, Marketing, Software, Media, Entertainment...more sectors	Progression, untangle, anyone, stack world
Sarah Matlock Sarah Matlock is the founder and a maturation coach specializing in menstrual cycle awareness, ...	Bedford	Agriculture, Tech, Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Software...more sectors	Fungi Alert, ImproveWell, Good Life Sorted, Particity, Buy Me Once
Sarah Ronald Sarah Ronald is the Founder and Board Executive at Nile, where she helps enterprise organizatio...	London	Healthcare, Finance, Education, Human Resources, Software, Tech...more sectors	Current Health, ICS Learn, Gigged.AI, PommelHorse, Verlume, uHubs...more startups
Sarah Turner Sarah Turner is the CEO & Co-Founder of Angel Academe, where she invests in female-founded tech...	London	Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Tech, AI, Marketing...more sectors	Dynamx Medical, Provenance, Fiskl
Sekayi Mutambirwa Sekayi M. is an angel investor known for investments in Suprafin, Ziglu, The Panther Protocol, ...	London	Finance, Tech, Crypto / Web 3 / Blockchain	Suprafin, Ziglu, The Panther Protocol, Pipe
Stephanie Peritore Stephanie Peritore is a Prime Finance & Delta 1 & ETF Origination & Strategy professional in EM...	London	Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Tech, Impact, Cyber Security	Hyfe Foods, Evo Foods, Loki, Passion Capital, The Pack, Pip & Nut
Suzanne Ashman Suzanne Ashman Blair is a General Partner at LocalGlobe, where she invests in consumer and ente...	London	Logistics, Transportation, B2C, Retail and Commerce, Environment, Energy...more sectors	Motorway, Zego, Tessian
Thish Nadesan Thish Nadesan is a Co-Founder and an angel investor known for his investments in Rail and Roles...	London	Human Resources, Software, Tech, B2B	Rail, Roleshare
Veronika Kapustina Angel investor with a focus on technology and consumer goods sectors. Known for supporting earl...	London	Software, Tech, B2B, Marketing	Orbiit
Victoria Maigrot Victoria M. is a Consumer Specialist at Morgan Stanley, curious about how technology and sustai...	London	Software, B2B, Retail and Commerce, Tech, AI, Healthcare...more sectors	Zigzag Global, EON, ManiLife
Victoria van Lennep Victoria van Lennep is the Co-Founder at Lendable. As an angel investor, she is known for her i...	London	Media, Entertainment, Travel, Leisure, Finance, Education	StudentFinance, Sugar
Yana Abramova Yana Abramova is the founder of Pretiosum Ventures, also known as Pretty Awesome Ventures. As a...	London	Healthcare, Food and Beverage, Tech, Marketing, AI, Retail and Commerce...more sectors	Troglo, Blushh, GetMaude, Heights
Yelena MacKay Yelena Mackay is the Vice President of Revenue Operations with over 20 years of experience in s...	London	Software, Tech, AI, Retail and Commerce, Travel, Leisure...more sectors	Etiq AI, Tonus Tech, Yuno
Yi Luo Yi Luo is the CEO and Co-founder of Eunice, an AI fintech company focused on solving B2B challe...	London	Software, B2B, Finance, Tech, Hardware, Property and Construction...more sectors	Qogita, BondAval, Hook, Levity
Yvonne Bajela Yvonne Bajela is a Partner at LocalGlobe. As an angel investor, she is known for her investment...	London	Finance, Media, Gaming, Tech, Software	Hutch, Flutterwave
Zeynep Yavuz Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for supporting early-st...	London	Finance, Tech, Software, AI, Cyber Security	Ramp.Network, Yoco, stitch.money, Truelayer, two.inc, pledge.io...more startups
Claudine Ang Claudine A. is the Chief Internationalisation Officer at Innovation Dock, where she leads The P...	London	Software	Bubble, InChorus, Foodstuff + others
Laura Connolly Laura C. is the Director, Legal at CVC Capital Partners. As an angel investor, she is known for...	London	Tech, Retail and Commerce, B2C, Healthcare	Lone Design Club, Uspaah, Common Objective
Evgenia Plotnikova Angel investor specialising in investments in women-led ventures within the B2B software and AI...	London	B2B software, AI, Software	Testgorilla, wisenoze, block party, Pigment, Lago, EvidentlyAI...more startups
Gemma Bloemen Gemma is a Venture Partner at Norrsken, specialising in preseed, Seed, and Series A investments...	London	Climate, Health, Healthtech, Greentech, Software	Fertility Circle, Exakt Health, The Shellworks, Untanglegrief.com, Shellworks, Vayuu...more startups
Judith Wilson Angel investor with extensive experience in data and analytics, particularly within the M&A sec...	Edinburgh	Data and analytics, M&A, Data, SaaS, Software	MarktoMarket
Maya Moufarek Angel investor with a strong focus on AI, health/femtech, DEI, future of work, and carbon secto...	UK	AI, Health/Femtech, DEI, Future of Work, Carbon, Healthtech...more sectors	Wise/Jude, Fertility Circle, The Lowdown, Mamamade, Roleshare, OpenAI...more startups
Sahar Meghani Angel investor with a focus on e-commerce, wellness, and healthtech sectors. Notable investment...	London	Ecommerce, Wellness, Healthtech	Bolt, LiveBetterWith, Parla, Beautonomy, Bluebell, Bolt.eu...more startups
Andrea Sinclair Angel investor with a focus on technology and healthcare sectors. Known for investing in early-...	London	Generalist	Anya
Helen Oldham Helen Oldham is a prominent figure in the Northern tech startup scene, serving as a Founding Bo...	Leeds	Generalist	Anya
Andrea Zitna Andrea Zitna holds a position as a Partner at Speedinvest, where she leads the Health & TechBio...	London	Healthtech
Caroline Hudack Angel investor with over 12 years of experience in brand and product marketing, specialising in...	London	Tech, Martech, Healthtech
Jenny Parker Angel investor with extensive expertise in internet retail and e-commerce, specialising in B2C ...	Manchester	Internet Retail, Ecommerce, B2C, Martech, Online Shopping
Sherry Coutu Angel investor with extensive experience in consumer internet, information services, education,...	UK	Consumer internet, Information services, Education, Ecommerce, Edtech, Fintech...more sectors
Ana Barjasic Ana Barjasic is a seasoned business angel and entrepreneur with a focus on deep tech, innovatio...	London	Deep tech, Innovation, Sustainability, Women entrepreneurship, Healthtech, Fintech
Denise McQuaid Denise McQuaid has constructed a global career across the US, Asia, and Europe, immersing herse...	London	Generalist
Jordan Dargue In the world of startup ecosystems and innovative enterprises, few individuals stand out as tru...	Yarm	Generalist
Bri Cho	London	Tech, Healthcare	Odin, Honest Mobile, Maximus
Edwina Johnson	London	Finance, Tech, Regulation, Marketing, Impact, Software...more sectors	Fiat Republic, Rosaly, OPTO, Gravel, Grunfin
Jana Hecker	London	Software, Hardware, B2C, Tech, Property and Construction, Travel...more sectors	Gastrofix, Everphone, Spot Ship, Vivira Health Lab, apoQlar, Melli/meetap...more startups
Lindsay Scott	Edinburgh	Agriculture, Tech, Biotech, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Environment...more sectors	FungiAlert, Pawprint, NatureMetrics
Rana Argenio	Houston	Food and Beverage, Healthcare, Retail and Commerce, Manufacturing and Industrial, B2C, Marketing	Caraway, Ceremonia, Cadence, BelliWelli
Clare Sutcliffe	Cambridge	Technology, Tech, Software	Ground Truth Intelligence, Another Block, Maeving
Lois Day	UK	Generalist	Kanjo Health, GrandNanny, Financielle, Juniver, The Lowdown, Tangent...more startups
Eileen Burbidge	London	Property and Construction, Regulation, Legal, Finance, Insurance, B2B...more sectors
Amanda Dyjecinski	London	Generalist
Amber Ghaddar	London	Generalist
Ana-Maria Yanakieva	London	Generalist
Andrea Berchowitz	London	Generalist
Charlotte Ashton	Manchester	Generalist
Constance Mantle	London	Generalist
Elizabeth Boerner	Cambridge	Generalist
Emma Jarvis	Liverpool	Generalist
Kiran Sharma	UK	Generalist
Kirsten Connell	London	Generalist
Amy Weatherup	Cambridge	Generalist
Anda Gregory	Liverpool	Generalist
Anna Kissin	Cambridge	Generalist
Barbara Domayne-Hayman	Cambridge	Generalist
Christina Mackay-Nowell	Cambridge	Generalist
Claire Lewis	Manchester	Generalist
Elaine Groenestein	London	Generalist
Emmi Nicholl	Cambridge	Generalist
Fran O'Brien	Cambridge	Generalist
Gina Kirch	London	Generalist
Gloria Monfrini	London	Generalist
Helen Chang	London	Generalist
Katherine Ireland	London	Generalist
Kim Morrish	London	Generalist
Luisa Alemany	London	Generalist
Lynne Ross	Edinburgh	Generalist
Margaret Coughtrie	Edinburgh	Generalist
Melody Lang	London	Generalist
Michelle Tempest	Cambridge	Generalist
Michelle Walters	Liverpool	Generalist
Poppy Wood	London	Generalist
Shefali Roy	London	Generalist
Sophie Marple	London	Generalist
Stephanie Aldridge	Cambridge	Generalist
Sue Gibson	Cambridge	Generalist
Suzanne Oliver	Manchester	Generalist
Swarnali Mitra	London	Generalist
Tazz Gault	London	Generalist
Vivi Cahyadi	London	Generalist

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4 Female Led Angel networks UK

Investors (name, location, contact details and how to apply)

Id	Female Led Angel Networks	City	Country
1	Angel Academe	Scotland	UK
2	Hermesa	London	UK
3	InvestingWomen	Scotland	UK
4	Mint Ventures	Scotland	UK

Investing Women Angels

https://www.investingwomen.co.uk/

Investing Women Angels is dedicated to advancing businesses founded and led by women, employing a dual approach of investment and education.

As a prominent and specialised angel investment syndicate, Investing Women Angels aims to bring about substantial, crucial, and transformative changes for female founders.

The syndicate is committed to impactful investments, utilising its distinctive insight into the experiences of female business leaders and investors. This enables them to make insightful and meaningful decisions, contributing to levelling the playing field for future generations.

Investing Women Angels only invests in female founded companies or companies where a woman holds a senior role.

Hermesa

https://www.hermesa.co.uk/

With 82% of women investors, Hermesa is a female led angel syndicate based in London.

They comprise a community of operators well-versed in the essentials of establishing thriving start-ups. This collective directs intelligent resources, encompassing both capital and expertise, toward reshaping the funding terrain for women founders.

For founders, Hermesa invests between 50-100k in each startup. They have one of the clearest application criterias i’ve come across, quite refreshing!

Woman co-founders with significant equity and decision making roles
For B2B: at least 2 paid pilots
For B2C: at least 1000 average monthly users or at least £1000 in revenue over the past month
Technably products or with significant IP protection (post MVP)

For investors, the minimum individual cheque size is £2k and members need to allocate a minimum of £10k over one year with a foal of making approximately 5 investments in the first 12-18 months.

MintVentures

https://www.mintventures.co.uk/

MintVentures allocates investments to varied teams comprising ambitious companies across different growth stages and sectors. Their focus extends to addressing the specific needs and interests of women, especially in underfunded sectors such as Food & Drink, Beauty, Health and Wellbeing, Retail, Creative Industries, Veterinary, Marketplace, Femtech, and health tech.

Requirements for founders:

Groundbreaking product or service designed to cater to the needs or interests of women
Inclusion of at least one woman in the leadership team or board
Identification of sizable potential market(s) with the ability to demonstrate a sustainable return to patient investors within 5-7 years
Clearly defined purpose, outlining how Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) criteria will be met.
Seeking £50,000-£200,000 in seed equity investment
Eligibility as a UK business for EIS/SEIS tax relief (Guidance on applying for advance assurance)
Openness to receiving support from advisors/mentors
Preferably headquartered in Scotland or possessing a substantial global impact on womankind

For investors, the minimum check size is £2000 and the first year membership costs £650. This includes training and networking events.

Angel Academe

https://www.angelacademe.com/

Launched in 2014, Angel Academe has already invested in over 40 female founders.

For founders, they have very clear investment criterias:

Female founder or co-founder possessing a minimum 20% ownership of founder equity in the business (pre-dilution) and takes the lead in the fundraising activity with investors.
Innovative solution to a significant global problem, spanning areas such as fin tech, med tech (digital and devices), ed tech, cyber security, clean tech, and enterprise.
Demonstrates relevant industry, technical, and startup experience, coupled with a robust vision for the future of the business.
Functioning product, a viable business model, and evident market traction. While a preference is given to B2B businesses, B2C opportunities with substantial and escalating revenue, particularly recurring, will also be considered.
The business should address a sizable global market and showcasing a strategy to deliver a minimum 10X return to investors within 3-10 years.
Startup operating as a UK business with £1m - £15m pre-money valuation and is eligible for SEIS and/or EIS tax relief.
Current round aiming to secure £250,000-£5,000,000 of equity investment.

Female led/focused startup accelerators in the UK

AccelerateHer

https://accelerateher.co.uk/

AccelerateHer is a female founder accelerator program powered by Barclays Eagle Labs and funded by the UK Government.

Their website also offers 2 free courses:

Finance workshop Series 1: Understanding your accounts
Finance workshop Series 2: Raising equity finance for high growth companies

As well as in-person and virtual bootcamps.

Femtech Lab

https://femtechlab.com/

Femtech lab is a cohort based startup accelerator focused on women’s health and wellness. It has partnered with the coworking space XCHG to create a real founder hub in the heart of London.

Femtech Lab also has scheduled open days where you can explore their space, meet with the team and connect with investors.

Female Founders Rise

https://femalefoundersrise.com/

Female Founders Rise is a community of female founders and investors with events, masterclasses and business resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

What initiatives or strategies are these female-led angel investors and networks employing to increase the representation of women in the startup ecosystem, both as founders and investors?

These female-led angel investors and networks are implementing various initiatives and strategies to enhance the representation of women in the startup ecosystem.

They focus on targeted investments in female-founded companies or those with women in key leadership roles, fostering a supportive community through mentorship and education programs, and addressing the specific needs and interests of women in underfunded sectors.

Additionally, some networks have clear application criteria and investment guidelines, ensuring a transparent and inclusive approach to funding. These efforts aim to contribute to a more balanced and diverse startup landscape by empowering women both as founders and investors.

How do these angel investors and networks address the broader challenges faced by female founders, and what specific support or resources do they provide beyond financial investments?

They go beyond financial investments by offering comprehensive support and resources.

This includes mentorship programs, educational initiatives, and networking opportunities, creating a community where female founders can access guidance, expertise, and connections.

By addressing specific needs and interests, these networks contribute to the overall empowerment of women in entrepreneurship, fostering an environment where female founders can thrive beyond just financial backing.

How have the female-led angel investors and networks specifically contributed to the positive change in the UK startup landscape, beyond just addressing the gender imbalance in funding?

Female-led angel investors and networks have contributed significantly to the positive change in the UK startup landscape by not only addressing the gender imbalance in funding but also by fostering a supportive ecosystem.

They bring more than just financial support; these initiatives provide mentorship, education, and resources tailored to the unique challenges faced by female founders.

By creating a community focused on the experiences of women in business, these networks empower female entrepreneurs to navigate obstacles and succeed.

Their holistic approach goes beyond mere investment, contributing to a more inclusive and thriving startup environment for women in the UK.

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