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Athena VC Festival

Last updated on 24 March 2025

Written by Rachel Citron

Join us for the Athena VC Festival, a landmark event hosted at Nexus, University of Leeds, designed to celebrate and elevate women venture capitalists, aspiring investors, and industry allies. Organised by Lifted Ventures, this event is dedicated to driving systemic change, fostering collaboration, and amplifying the influence of women in venture capital. Who Should Attend? Why Attend? The…

Understanding Grants, Loans and Alternative Funding Options

Last updated on 24 March 2025

Written by Rachel Citron

Welcome to the second webinar in the series Fund Her Future: A Female Founder’s Guide to Growth, brought to you by the British Business Bank and Breakthrough Labs. The series is for female founders who are exploring funding options to grow their businesses. The three webinars take founders through the decision-making process, from determining whether you…

Fund her Future: Navigating Angels, VCs and Due Diligence

Last updated on 24 March 2025

Written by Rachel Citron

Welcome to the final webinar in the series Fund Her Future: A Female Founder’s Guide to Growth, brought to you by the British Business Bank and Breakthrough Labs. The series is for female founders who are exploring funding options to grow their businesses. The three webinars take founders through the decision-making process, from determining whether you…

EIS Investment Forum 2025

Last updated on 25 April 2025

Written by Rachel Citron

Welcome to the EIS Investment Forum 2025! Join us on Thursday 24th April 2025 at 6PM at The Royal Institution for an evening of networking, learning, and exploring exciting investment opportunities. We will welcome six innovative EIS approved startups to present, followed by an evening of networking. There will be the opportuntity to book a…

Metro Bank Wimbledon – International Women’s Day

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Last updated on 21 March 2025

Written by Rachel Citron

I am delighted to invite you to celebrate International Women’s Day on Thursday March 27th from 12-2pm at our Metro Bank store in Wimbledon. We are excited to celebrate an incredible group of Women Led Businesses, in an informal environment where you can meet local like-minded individuals and business owners. We will be discussing the success and…

Rise & Thrive: Celebrating Women in Business

Last updated on 21 March 2025

Written by Rachel Citron

Come and join Metro Bank in Merry Hill for a morning dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in business! This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, learn from inspiring speakers, and gain valuable insights to help you succeed in your entrepreneurial journey. We will be hearing from three very inspiring…

Lifted Angel Academy – Women Angel Education Programme – Yorkshire

Last updated on 21 March 2025

Written by Rachel Citron

The content of this event has not been approved by an authorised person within the meaning of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Reliance on this promotion for the purpose of engaging in any investment activity may expose an individual to significant risk of losing all the property of other assets involved. Join the…

Female Founder Accelerator Class of 2025: Founder Showcase

Last updated on 21 March 2025

Written by Rachel Citron

We are delighted to invite you to the Founder Showcase for the 2025 cohort of the Female Founder Accelerator. The programme is powered by Barclays Eagle Labs in partnership with AccelerateHER and funded by UK Government. The nine-week accelerator sees founders attend masterclasses on topics including; marketing strategies, sales and negotiation, financial management and building…

Journey to Exit: Preparing for Your Business’s Next Chapter ​

Last updated on 28 January 2025

Written by Rachel Citron

​About the Evening ​Every business owner eventually faces the question of what’s next. Whether you’re actively planning an exit or simply want to understand your future options, this evening offers practical insights from those who’ve navigated this complex journey. ​The Discussion ​Our speakers will share their first-hand experiences – both successes and setbacks – around…

Lifted Women Angels Education Programme – Birmingham

Last updated on 8 January 2025

Written by Rachel Citron

Join the Lifted Women Angels Education Programme Our 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. Our first programme is underway in Newcastle, with Yorkshire dates to be announced. These…