Lifted Ventures and TECH SY support new generation of female entrepreneurs
A new programme aims to increase the number of female-led businesses in Yorkshire’s traditional industrial heartland.
The TECH SY x Lifted Angels Academy will be delivered by Lifted Ventures, which helps female business leaders attract investment, in partnership with TECH SY, which is building a stronger technology community in South Yorkshire.
The support is funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, through the Tech Town status granted to Barnsley Council, as well as funding through the British Business Bank and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority. The programme will help up to 20 women from across South Yorkshire learn the fundamentals of angel investing, gain confidence in assessing investment opportunities and connect with founders and investors across the region. Over a series of workshops, networking events and practical learning sessions, participants will acquire an understanding of topics including early-stage finance, angel investing, portfolio and syndicate investing.
Tracey Johnson of TECH SY said: “South Yorkshire has huge ambition, innovation and entrepreneurial talent, and we know that diverse investment communities are essential to unlocking the region’s full potential. This programme is an important step in creating more opportunities, strengthening the ecosystem that supports ambitious businesses to start and scale here, and for women to actively shape the future of investment, innovation and business growth across South Yorkshire.”
Jordan Dargue, Co-Founder of Lifted Ventures, said: “Supporting more women to engage with angel investment is vital to building a stronger and more inclusive economy across South Yorkshire. We know there is significant untapped potential amongst women who are interested in investing but have never had access to the networks, knowledge or opportunities to get started. The next wave of women angels in South Yorkshire is about changing that by creating a supportive environment where women can build confidence, learn together and become active participants in shaping the future economy of the region.”
Helen Oldham of Lifted Ventures, added: “Increasing the number of women angel investors has the power to transform access to finance for founders and strengthen regional economies. South Yorkshire already has incredible momentum across tech, innovation and entrepreneurship, and this programme is about ensuring more women are part of that growth story from an investment perspective.”
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