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Lifted Ventures exists to increase the flow of early-stage capital to female founders and to promote the business benefits of backing women. The organisation operates a 'flywheel' model centred on a growing angel network, investor education, community, and consultancy — connecting female founders with investors and providing investment readiness support. Headquartered in Leeds, Lifted Ventures has a deliberate regional lens, targeting diverse female-founded businesses in areas outside London and the South East, with a conviction that women-led businesses backed by outside investment achieve better-than-average returns.
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“Currently, only 14% of the UK's angel investors are women, with over 50% of those based in London. We know women are more likely to back female entrepreneurs, making their involvement crucial for fostering a diverse and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. We are creating a diverse investment community who are passionate about supporting female founders through capital, expertise and mentorship.”
“We have remained steadfast in our commitment to making the regions the gender-smart investment capitals of the UK. As we look to the future, we're dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs and ensuring they have access to the capital, resources, and networks they need to thrive.”
“Women across the UK are brimming with talent and ambition, yet too often locked out of the investment conversation. Through our five commitments, we're building a movement of women investors and founders who will not just participate, but lead. This is about legacy, leadership and unlocking economic power for the next generation.”
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc'nean | Series A | — | 2026-02 |
| Clot Protect | Seed | — | 2026-02 |
| Future Greens | Seed | — | 2025-12 |
| MyBliss | Seed | — | 2025-12 |
| BindEthics | Seed | — | 2025-10 |
| The Bettii Pod | Seed | $427k | 2024-12 |
| Anya | Seed | — | — |
| Dyneval | Seed | — | — |
| Grace & Green | Seed | — | — |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Equity Gap | 2 |
| Scottish Enterprise | 2 |
| OnePlanetCapital | 1 |
| Mint Ventures | 1 |
| Lotus Investments | 1 |
| British Business Bank | 1 |
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