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Lifted Ventures
Angel networkLeeds · Pre-Seed–Seed · 2 people tracked
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Investment thesis
Lifted Ventures operates in the gender-smart investing space with the goal of increasing the flow of early-stage capital to female founders. It runs a growing network of angel investor members (welcoming male allies) who recognise the business benefits of backing women-led enterprises, and builds relationships with venture capital organisations to advocate for investment opportunities, including hosting the annual Athena VC women-in-VC conference. The organisation also delivers financial and investment literacy programmes for female founders and women angels through Athena Labs and the Lifted Academy, produces materials demonstrating the investability of diverse female founders, and sustains a community for founders who complete its education programmes or pitch to its investors.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's websiteFounder mafia
2 people who came through Lifted Ventures went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 2 of 2 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×1Cleantech ×1Direct to Consumer ×1FemTech ×1New Materials ×1Wellness & Fitness ×1
HQs:United Kingdom×1
Investments · 2 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12 dated
BindEthics develops Ecohesive, a bio-based adhesive for wood and paper applications that eliminates formaldehyde emissions and reduces CO2 footprint, targeting woodworkers and particleboard/engineered wood manufacturers.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechNew Materials
Co-investorsMint Ventures
MyBliss is a UK-based intimate wellness brand selling ultra-thin, pH-balanced, hormone-free condoms and intimate care products marketed toward women's vaginal health.
Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsMint VenturesAlma AngelsInnovate UK
Principals & officers · per Companies House
what is this? ⓘDirector · British · since 2024
Director · British · since 2023
Director · British · since 2023
Jordan Louise Dargue — 25–50% of shares, 25–50% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors
Helen Clare Oldham — 25–50% of shares, 25–50% of voting rights, right to appoint and remove directors
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Lifted Ventures invest at?
- Lifted Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Lifted Ventures focus on?
- Lifted Ventures focuses on FemTech, Impact & Social Good, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Lifted Ventures located?
- Lifted Ventures is headquartered in Leeds, GB.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSupporting, and investing in, female founders with Jordan Dargue, Co-Founder, Lifted Ventures
Leeds Business Podcast · Jordan Dargue
FLIP MCR | Helen Oldham | Lifted Ventures
zally · Helen Oldham
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