Who should attend the inaugural Athena Festival, coming to Nexus Leeds this October? The Athena Festival is for diverse and female founders, stakeholders, investors, and innovation aligned intermediaries💡 If this is you, what are you waiting for? https://lnkd.in/gQRR_vgv The Athena Festival is a must-attend event for female founders looking to scale their businesses and for angel investors seeking to make impactful investments. Investors attending the Athena Festival will have the unique opportunity to discover and support high-potential female-led startups. 🤝 📈 Our variety and depth of engaging activities throughout the day will ensure there is something to captivate all festivalgoers. Expect: - Workshops - Mentorship sessions - Live panel discussions - Investment Panels - Keynote speakers - Pitch competitions - Exhibition Stands And MUCH more to come. #AthenaFestivalBravery #investmentpotential #femalefounders #angelinvestors #businessstartups #innovation #investmentpathway #femalefounderfestival #femalefoundersrise #makeadifference Jordan Dargue Helen Oldham Roseanna Tanner ACIM Elysia Kleine Deters Leeds City Council Heather Waters Patrick Molyneux Sophie Dale-Black PhD Shaun Fooy Zandra Moore Amy Pierechod Delyth Lloyd Edwards Lorna Holroyd Chelsea Boothroyd Stephanie Houghton Natalie Boswell Eve Roodhouse Sharon Kaur Jandu OBE Debra Leeves Linda Nguyenova
Lifted Ventures
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Elevating female founders. Increasing early stage capital for female founders. Angel network, Investor Her Community.
About us
Lifted Ventures exists to increase the flow of early stage capital to female founders and the business benefits of backing women. Through our fly wheel of our angel network, Invest Her Community, education, consultancy and intersectionality blueprints. Apply for early stage investment or to be an angel via our website today.
- Website
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www.liftedventures.co.uk
External link for Lifted Ventures
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Leeds
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2023
- Specialties
- Angel Investment, Investment, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Early-Stage Capital, Investment Support, and Investment Education
Locations
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Primary
Leeds, GB
Employees at Lifted Ventures
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Zandra Moore
🩷 CEO & Co-Founder at Panintelligence | AI | Embedded Analytics | SaaS | FinTech
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Helen Oldham
FOUNDER/ INVESTOR/ CHAIR/NED/MENTOR/VENTURE CAPITAL/INNOVATION/MARKETING. Change maker, community builder, up leveller, female entrepreneur champion.
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Jordan Dargue
FOUNDER/NED/INVESTOR/VENTURE CAPITAL/INNOVATION/DIVERSITY CHAMPION/SUPPORTING START UP, EARLY STAGE AND SCALING ORGANISATIONS TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL
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Steve Auckland
Chair, CEO, NED, Advisor. Media Consultant and Business Transformation, fast growth strategies and high performing teams.
Updates
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Our co-founder Jordan Dargue recently appeared on the Leeds Business Podcast with Phil Fraser, talking about her experiences as an angel investor and the Lifted Ventures ambition to build a network of angel investors to empower female founded businesses outside of London. Jordan also highlighted the valuable role men can play as allies when it comes to investing in female founded businesses, while sharing tips on how to get your business ‘investor- ready’. In the business surgery segment, she tackled the big question: "What are the must-haves for an angel investment pitch deck?" You don’t need to be a millionaire or an exited founder to invest in exciting startup businesses. Listen to the podcast to learn about how you can become an angel investor. There's a number of ways you can find it; Apple Podcasts - https://lnkd.in/eKMMVgzw Spotify - https://lnkd.in/eMyHnrhE The video version on YouTube is at https://lnkd.in/efsD5yvq #GenderSmartInvesting #LiftedVentures #WomenInBusiness #AngelInvesting #FemaleFounders #SupportWomen #LetsFundMoreWomen Helen Oldham Roseanna Tanner ACIM Rebecca Beeby Jem Henderson
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It’s less than two weeks to go until our Women Angels Conference on 26th September at The Old Swan in Harrogate. Our Women Angels Conference is designed for professional women interested in exploring angel investing, whether they are new to the concept or looking to expand their investment portfolio, as well as women living and working from anywhere across the UK who are keen to support Northern Female founders and give back to their home roots. Attendees will benefit from expert-led sessions, networking opportunities, and practical workshops tailored to their needs. The event is kindly supported by RBC Brewin Dolphin, The British Business Bank, the UK Business Angels Association, the Women Backing Women Campaign, and The Old Swan Hotel. This conference seeks to inspire and empower women to engage in angel investing and help close the gender gap in the investment community. We're excited to announce that four male allies will be speaking about the importance of their role in the angel investment ecosystem - Felix Kumi-Ampofo, Mark Roberts, Ammar Mirza CBE & Phil Fraser. Check out their bios, our full agenda and line up of speakers here - https://lnkd.in/exBivBG6 Tickets are selling out quickly - register your ticket before it’s too late - https://lnkd.in/eK_xgCwg Jordan Dargue Helen Oldham Roseanna Tanner ACIM Delyth Lloyd Edwards Cat Smith Warren Ralls Shaun Fooy Justina Best Elizabeth Hancock Chris Black Tom Solly Jenny Tooth OBE Roderick Beer #GenderSmartInvesting #LiftedVentures #WomenInBusiness #AngelInvesting #FemaleFounders #SupportWomen
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Looking to learn from the best! Then this event is for you. George Fairhall and Becky Baker share the highs and lows of leading early stage businesses seeking funding. Succeeding and failing are so often linked and should be equally celebrated in our minds. When you meet these two you’ll see exactly what we mean. Come along next week if you are a founder, or in the founder support system.
We are looking forward to welcoming delegates to our Leeds Digital Festival ‘in person’ event on Thursday 19 September, co-hosted by Amy Pierechod and Lifted Ventures, Helen Oldham. We are delighted to have two excellent speakers for what promises to be, an insightful event for those looking to secure investment for their tech business, as well as women looking to join a successful angel investor network. Speakers: George Fairhall – founder of WAC and recently shortlisted for Entrepreneur of the Year at the forthcoming Leeds Digital Festival Awards, George will be sharing her exciting journey. Becky Baker – founder of The Receipt Safe and K9 Nation. Becky has experienced the highs and lows of starting technology businesses and will be sharing essential advice based on her experience. To register to attend visit the link below 👇 https://bit.ly/3Md6mJP
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As part of our drive for inclusion and better representation across the board, we’re excited to say that we’re joining the NPH Ethnic Minority Business & Policy Forum, which is part of the Yorkshire Asian Business Association. NPH Ethnic Minority Business & Policy Forum is an independent policy and advisory think-tank based in the north with a vision towards creating pathways towards prosperity and the transformation of society and creating a better environment for business, economic growth, and international trade for people of colour. We’re working with them to create our investor blueprints to help start the conversation about new investment pathways for ethnic minority female founders. Helen Oldham Jordan Dargue Jem Henderson Roseanna Tanner ACIM Rebecca Beeby Sharon Kaur Jandu OBE Ronan Scott
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Helen Oldham our Co-Founder is taking part in Gordons LLP's Leeds Digital Festival event on Thursday 19th September with two amazing tech founders. Register your tickets before it's too late 👇
We are looking forward to welcoming delegates to our Leeds Digital Festival ‘in person’ event on Thursday 19 September, co-hosted by Amy Pierechod and Lifted Ventures, Helen Oldham. We are delighted to have two excellent speakers for what promises to be, an insightful event for those looking to secure investment for their tech business, as well as women looking to join a successful angel investor network. Speakers: George Fairhall – founder of WAC and recently shortlisted for Entrepreneur of the Year at the forthcoming Leeds Digital Festival Awards, George will be sharing her exciting journey. Becky Baker – founder of The Receipt Safe and K9 Nation. Becky has experienced the highs and lows of starting technology businesses and will be sharing essential advice based on her experience. To register to attend visit the link below 👇 https://bit.ly/3Md6mJP
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Come join us for events filled with empowerment, education, and connection! Our Lifted Women Angels Education programme is designed to uplift and inspire women to reach their full potential. You'll have the opportunity to learn from successful women in various fields, participate in workshops, and network with like-minded individuals. This is aimed at aspiring prospective angels, women angels and women professionals who would like to know more and advance their knowledge in angel investing. Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of a supportive community of strong women. We’ll be bringing these education programmes to the North East, Manchester, and Birmingham, with the first one starting in the North East. Let us know in the comments which location you’d like to attend! The programme includes how to complete due diligence, understanding company financials, assessing the market and many more. Register your interest today - https://lnkd.in/drsecfKG We look forward to seeing you there. Jordan Dargue Helen Oldham Roseanna Tanner ACIM Jem Henderson Rebecca Beeby Debra Leeves Fozia Saleem Zandra Moore Natalie Boswell Lorna Green Claire Lewis Tara Attfield-Tomes Hephzi Pemberton Carolyn Currie Catherine McWilliam #angelinvesting #womenangels #liftedangels #womenangelsofthenorth
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We couldn't be more excited to take part in this event as part of the Leeds Digital Festival where our co-founder Helen Oldham will be sharing her expertise on the investment journey with keen insights from two exciting speakers. Don't miss your opportunity to hear about securing investment for your technology business, register now!
We are looking forward to welcoming delegates to our Leeds Digital Festival ‘in person’ event on Thursday 19 September, co-hosted by Amy Pierechod and Lifted Ventures, Helen Oldham. We are delighted to have two excellent speakers for what promises to be, an insightful event for those looking to secure investment for their tech business, as well as women looking to join a successful angel investor network. Speakers: George Fairhall – founder of WAC and recently shortlisted for Entrepreneur of the Year at the forthcoming Leeds Digital Festival Awards, George will be sharing her exciting journey. Becky Baker – founder of The Receipt Safe and K9 Nation. Becky has experienced the highs and lows of starting technology businesses and will be sharing essential advice based on her experience. To register to attend visit the link below 👇 https://bit.ly/3Md6mJP
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As part of Leeds Digital Festival, partner and head of emerging companies, Amy Pierechod will be hosting an in-person lunchtime event at the Gordons LLP offices, on Thursday 19 September from 12-2pm, aimed at tech founders and women who are interested in becoming angel investors. Women backing women: hear from the legal experts on securing funding for your tech business, along with angel investor network founder, Helen Oldham of Lifted Ventures on the value of female investors, as well as real life tech founders on their experiences. Find out more and book your place by visiting the link below 👇 https://bit.ly/3Md6mJP #LDF2024 #LeedsDigiFest #femaleinvestors #womenbackingwomen
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Less than three weeks to go until our first Lifted Women's Angel Conference in Harrogate! The event is kindly supported by RBC Brewin Dolphin, The British Business Bank, the UK Business Angels Association, the Women Backing Women Campaign, and The Old Swan Hotel. We’re excited to share we have 5 amazing female innovators who have raised investment and will be speaking on the day. Here is a bit more about them: Carrie Ambler is passionate about fuelling growth and seeing how ideas can evolve into innovative advancements and has been able to explore this, stepping into the corporate world through LightOx Ltd, a spin-off biotech company from Durham, York and Oxford universities, rising to Chief Scientific Officer and Interim CEO. Jodie Hill is a neurodivergent solicitor, ED & I consultant, training provider, author, and campaigner, who is passionate about employment law, mental health and wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion (ED & I) and neurodiversity. Jodie qualified as a barrister and was called to the bar in 2010 and later cross-qualified to become a solicitor in 2013. Her mental breakdown in 2017, which she now calls her “mental breakthrough” Jodie founded Thrive Law in 2018, the first UK law firm with wellbeing and mental health at its core. Elaine Galston has been involved in all sides of the startup sector for over 20 years. She was Chief Operating and Chief Executive Officer within two start-up engineering companies, both being private equity owned, growing one from base technology to a £16m turnover in 5 years with a trade exit in 2016. Kate Hawker is Co-Founder and COO of adventuro, the UK’s go-to platform for adventure sports courses, guiding and equipment rental. Kate and her team raised an angel round in May 2024, which was led by Lifted Ventures. Kate is always open to meeting new angels and advisors who might be looking to join forces! Henrietta Boyd has worked in both finance and the environmental sectors. Following a degree in biology, and a PhD in Ecology from Cambridge University, she moved into the financial sector, where she worked for European Credit Management (at the time, the fastest growing fund manager in the world, where AUM grew to £20billion) in portfolio analytics and credit research. Henrietta has worked in various environmental startups and founded Halocycle in 2020 to bring new technology to plastic recycling. 📅 Date: 26th September 2024 📍 Location: The Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate If you’d like to hear more about our speakers, book your tickets quickly as they are selling out fast! https://lnkd.in/eK_xgCwg Jordan Dargue Helen Oldham Roseanna Tanner ACIM Delyth Lloyd Edwards Cat Smith Warren Ralls Shaun Fooy Justina Best Elizabeth Hancock Chris Black Tom Solly Jenny Tooth OBE Roderick Beer Rebecca Beeby Jem Henderson #GenderSmartInvesting #LiftedVentures #WomenInBusiness #AngelInvesting #FemaleFounders #SupportWomen