Diversity VC’s Post

🚀 New Report Alert: “Gaining Altitude”   ️🗓️ This morning, The Entrepreneurs Network, in partnership with the Invest in Women Taskforce launched a new report “Gaining Altitude” at the House of Lords.   The report explores how to grow the number of female angel investors in the UK and create more opportunities for women entrepreneurs to thrive. The research was conducted across six regions in the UK, with 55 active or prospective angel investors, leaders of angel groups and syndicates, as well as other key ecosystem players.   Key insights include:   • Expanding education and awareness for new investors. • Raising awareness on important tax relief schemes like SEIS and EIS • Strengthening angel networks to boost deal flow and co-investment opportunities.   💡 Why it matters: Angels invest £1.5 billion annually in UK startups, often as the first to back early-stage ventures. But women remain unrepresented as investors, with challenges like regional barriers and limited access to networks.   As we unveil the findings of this report, through the insights TEN have gathered, we want to note that although it provides a roadmap for future action… the real change depends on all of us – investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers and advocates. Your role is vital in shaping this vision into reality.   We want to thank think-tank, The Entrepreneurs Network, our Chair of the Angel Investment Sub Committee; Jenny Tooth OBE, and all of the contributors behind this report. It is uplifting to see such a willingness to share stories, guidance and inspiration. Despite the challenges faced, their success is an undeniable show of hope and a potential source of belonging for future female angels.     🔗 Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eDna2gxr