The 2026 edition of TechRound’s Top 50 Women in Startups and Tech has officially launched, shining a spotlight on female founders and leaders driving innovation across the UK’s startup and technology ecosystem.
Now in its third year, the initiative is designed to elevate women whose impact in business and technology deserves wider recognition. At a time when female-only founding teams continue to receive a disproportionately small share of venture capital funding, visibility campaigns like this play an important role in challenging narratives and amplifying success stories.
The campaign welcomes nominations from women at all stages of their entrepreneurial journey — from early-stage founders to established leaders scaling high-growth ventures. Selected entrants will receive dedicated coverage, helping increase exposure to investors, partners and industry stakeholders across the UK.
By highlighting role models and celebrating achievement, initiatives such as this support broader efforts to expand opportunity and representation within the investment ecosystem. Increased visibility not only inspires the next generation of founders, but also reinforces the commercial case for backing diverse leadership across high-growth sectors.