Lifted Women Angels Conference 2026

Lifted Ventures

The Lifted Women Angels Conference 2025 is the UK’s largest female angel investor conference outside London.

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The Lifted Women Angels Conference is back for 2026 – and it’s set to be bigger and bolder than ever.As the largest female angel investor conference in England outside of London, this flagship event from Lifted Ventures is on a mission to empower more women across the regions to invest in women. Together, we’re unlocking capital, confidence and opportunity for female founders and the wider UK economy. The Lifted Women Angels Conference is supported by Innovate UK, British Business Bank, Gordons LLP, RBC Brewin Dolphin, CO4CH, and West Yorkshire Combined Authority.Whether you’re a seasoned angel investor or curious about making your first investment, this day is designed for you. <h3>Why Attend?</h3>Join a growing movement of women who are:✨ Upskilling to become confident, capable angel investors✨ Championing female founders and women-led innovation✨ Investing in the future of Northern enterprise.You’ll gain: <ul><li>Practical tools for starting your angel investing journey</li><li>A clear framework for evaluating and backing early-stage businesses</li><li>Real-world insights from investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders</li><li>A powerful network of like-minded women ready to collaborate and invest</li></ul> <h3>Agenda Highlights</h3><ul><li>Angel celebratory lunch and awards</li><li>Keynote: Women Investing in Women – data, trends, and opportunities in the UK angel landscape</li><li>Investor Panels featuring experienced angels sharing success stories and lessons learned</li><li>Sector Spotlights: Growth opportunities in technology, health, sustainability, and more</li><li>Interactive Workshops: How to assess deals, understand valuations, and build your portfolio</li><li>Networking Sessions: Build relationships with likeminded women investors</li><li>A goody bag packed with delights from our female founders - worth every penny of your ticket.</li></ul> <h3>Who Should Attend?</h3>This event is open to:<ul><li>Active angel investors (from any network)</li><li>Potential angel investors exploring their first investment</li><li>Ecosystem partners supporting entrepreneurs and investors</li><li>Professional services leaders (law, accountancy, finance, consultancy)</li><li>Women in leadership looking to expand their influence and network</li></ul>

Agenda

Registration and networking

Welcome from Jordan Dargue and Helen Oldham (co-founders of Lifted Ventures) 

Tracy will update on the regional start up and investment landscape and how West Yorkshire Combined Authority is helping drive start-up investment.

Tracy Brabin - West Yorkshire Combined Authority

Building your angel investment portfolio from the bottom up: A fireside chat with Jordan and Helen. Andrea joins the Women Angels Conference for a fireside chat with Jordan and Helen. As a seasoned Angel Investor, Andrea will share her journey, key lessons learned and the mindset required to confidently back the next generation of founders.

KEYNOTE - Andrea Sinclair (Angel Investor, Advisor & Non-Exec Director) 

Women Backing Women - How the UK Is Investing in Female Founders and Women Angels with data from the recent UKBAA & Beahurst report and The British Business Banks latest iniatives - A Fireside Chat hosteed by Jenny Tooth, with  Leandros Kalisperas, Chief Investment Officer (British Business Bank) and Henry Whorwood (Beuhurst)

Women Backing Women - How the UK Is Investing in Female Founders.....

Chaired by Jordan Dargue,  Jenny Tooth (UKBAA), Susan Nightingale (British Business Bank), Cassie Doherty (Northern Gritstone) and Debbie Doughty (investor) share their expertise and insights on why now is the time for women to invest, highlighting opportunities and strategies to drive investment in female startups in the regions.

Panel Discussion: Why Women Should Invest - What’s Changing in the Ecosystem

Break

Chris Black, Divisional Director at RBC Brewin Dolphin will discuss why enabling more women to take an active role in investing is essential to building a stronger, more resilient financial ecosystem, and a more innovative economy.


Partner spotlight - ‘Elevating Women Angels & Wealth Transfer’ 

Mel Ellyard explores how activating more women as capital allocators is not just a diversity goal but a critical piece of innovation infrastructure that determines what gets built, who benefits and how resilient the future economy becomes

Partner keynote: Innovate UK - Lifting Women Investors: Why Capital Allocation

Building an Angel Portfolio — Conviction, Diversification & Returns - chaired by Helen Oldham. Joined by Gillian Hall, Danielle Dixon, Beth Crosier and Hazel Savage, they'll to discuss how to balance strong investment conviction with smart diversification, sharing practical insights on assessing opportunities, supporting founders, and building a well-rounded angel portfolio capable of delivering long-term returns.


Panel Discussion : Building an Angel Portfolio

Sponsored by Gordons LLP, celebrating excellence in angel investing! Winners will be revealed for Angel of the Year, Deal of the Year, New Angel of the Year, Co-Investment Round of the Year and Angel Ambassador of the Year.  

Angel Awards 2026 with lunch, sponsored by Gordons LLP

A fireside chat with founders from Grace and Green, Mutha Cuva, and Future Greens, highlighting their journeys and experiences. Co-chaired by Jordan Dargue and Helen Oldham, this session explores the impact and opportunities of investing in female-led businesses.

Lifted Portfolio Spotlight: Investing in Female-Led Industries

Panel Discussion: How Mission-Led Investing Aligns with Your Values
Chaired by Lifted Co-founder Jordan Dargue, this panel features angel investors: Anica Alvarez Nishio, Suzanne Donovan and Sandra Patel, and Toni Thorne (Innovate UK), exploring how mission-driven investments can reflect personal and organisational values.

How Mission-Led Investing Aligns with Your Values - Chaired by Jordan Dargue

Closing remarks from Jordan and Helen

Networking

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