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Investing Women Angels
Angel networkEdinburgh · Pre-Seed–Seed · 6 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Investing Women Angels is a female-led angel syndicate focused on advancing female-founded and female-led businesses. It combines investment activity with community building and education, running programs such as monthly Lunch & Learn sessions to introduce women to angel investing. The syndicate aims to grow women's participation in investing by supporting female investors of varying experience levels through education, events, and a membership community, and by backing more women-led companies.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 26, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 11 of 21 portfolio companiesBiotech ×4Hardware ×4AI & Machine Learning ×2Construction Tech ×2Consumer ×2Deep Tech ×2E-commerce ×2Healthtech ×2
HQs:United Kingdom×6United States×1
Investments · 21 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 12 dated
Biotangents develops AmpliSpec, a LAMP-based molecular diagnostics platform for veterinary use that delivers pathogen-specific results in under two hours at the point of care, in laboratories, or embedded within partner systems.
AgTechBiotechMedical Devices
Co-investorsKelvin CapitalEos Advisory
Carcinotech produces bioprinted tumor models combining patient-derived biological material with automated workflows to generate reproducible tumor tissue systems for drug discovery and testing.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesEdinburgh, GB
Lorna(Chief Scientific Officer)
Co-investorsAlba EquityTRICAPITALBritish Business BankEos AdvisoryGabriel Investment SyndicateInvestment Fund for Scotland+4 more
Cumulus Labs provides an inference platform that consolidates production AI infrastructure (routing, caching, observability, evaluation, fine-tuning, and runtime) into a single API.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Co-investorsY CombinatorDementia Discovery FundValor Equity PartnersBatch VenturesFounders FactoryHassan Lantry (Blast)+2 more
FINDRA is a clothing brand offering technical performance and outdoor apparel for activities such as mountain biking, swimming, and adventure sports.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Alexandra Feechan(Founder)in
Co-investorsScottish Investment Bank
G-Hold designs patented ergonomic tablet and phone holders, screen risers, and work-from-home kits that reduce hand and wrist strain when using mobile devices.
ConsumerE-commerceHardware
Alison Grieve(Founder)in
Co-investorsEquity Gap
IndiNature produces bio-based insulation materials for building construction, including thermal insulation boards and acoustic solutions.
CleantechConstruction TechNew Materials
Co-investorsScottish National Investment Bank
SenseBP is a wearable blood pressure monitoring device that eliminates the need for traditional pressure cuffs.
HardwareHealthtech
Co-investorsEos AdvisoryKelvin CapitalForesightGabriel Investments
Sofant develops satellite antenna terminals using proprietary RF MEMS technology for mobile connectivity applications including in-flight, maritime, and military communications.
Deep TechHardwareIoTSpace TechUK, GB
David Wither(CEO)in
BoardWill Whitehorn(Chairman)
Co-investorsEMV CapitalKelvin CapitalSeraphim SpaceShibumi InternationalScottish Enterprise
Developing a scalable off-the-shelf allogeneic gamma delta T cell therapy platform.
BiotechHolytown, Motherwell
Martin Thorp(Executive Officer, Director)Edward Niemczyk(Director)Mark Bonyhadi(Director)Michael Leek(Director)Arlene Morris(Director)James Culverwell(Director)
Co-investorsNCL Technology Ventures Ltd.CrowdcubeScottish Enterprise
Valla provides legal tools and guidance for individuals to pursue employment claims and tribunal cases without hiring a traditional law firm.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechHardwareLegalTechUK, GB
Danae Shell(Founder)in
Co-investorsActive PartnersAscensionTechstart VenturesAda VenturesPortfolio Ventures
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Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
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Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCumulus Labs · ycombinator.com · Jan 16, 2026
Valla · techcrunch.com · Jun 2, 2025
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘCorporate secretary · since 2021
Director · British · since 2022
Director · British · since 2025
Director · British · since 2022
Director · British · since 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Investing Women Angels made?
- Investing Women Angels has 21 tracked investments.
- What stage does Investing Women Angels invest at?
- Investing Women Angels invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Investing Women Angels's typical check size?
- Investing Women Angels typically writes checks of $335K.
- What sectors does Investing Women Angels focus on?
- Investing Women Angels focuses on FemTech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Investing Women Angels located?
- Investing Women Angels is headquartered in Edinburgh, GB.
- Does Investing Women Angels lead rounds?
- Investing Women Angels typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
- Who does Investing Women Angels co-invest with?
- Investing Women Angels most often shares deals with Kelvin Capital, Ascension, EMV Capital, among 14 tracked co-investors.
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