Investor
London-based venture capital firm investing in technology-enabled solutions addressing women’s underserved needs.
Network
Browse every published member of the UK female-founder ecosystem in one searchable directory.
84 published members
84 published members
Investor
London-based venture capital firm investing in technology-enabled solutions addressing women’s underserved needs.
Accelerator
Edinburgh-based female-founder accelerator provider offering peer and investment-readiness programmes, including delivery of the Barclays Eagle Labs Female Founder Accelerator.
Investor
Ada Ventures is a pre-seed inclusive venture capital firm investing in European founders building businesses for a better human future.
Investor
A non-profit community supporting women (co)founders through angel investments and education.
Investor
Angel Academe is a UK-based angel investor network focused on supporting female founders in technology startups.
Startup
Astrid & Miyu is a London-based jewellery brand founded in 2012 by Connie Nam, offering contemporary designs and personalized experiences.
Startup
Auryx is a healthtech startup developing AI-powered technology to transform ordinary earbuds into health monitoring devices.
Cambridge, United Kingdom
1 year old
Startup
A B-Corp certified sustainable fashion brand based in London, rescuing high-quality deadstock clothing and transforming it into limited-edition pieces.
Startup
BoobyBiome Ltd. is a UK-based biotech startup focused on developing infant health solutions through breast milk microbiome research.
Community
A UK-based movement mobilizing consumers to support female-founded businesses by showcasing their brands and stories.
Startup
By Rotation is a peer-to-peer fashion rental platform that allows users to rent, lend, and resell quality fashion items within a community-driven marketplace.
Startup
ByPollyanna Ltd is a UK-based online retailer specializing in stylish quality clothing for women.
Community
A founder-led Cambridge community interest company connecting women building companies with investors, operators, universities and ecosystem partners.
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
1 year old
Cambridge-based sustainability accelerator with a dedicated Women in Sustainability Innovation programme for female founders and innovators.
Cambridge, East of England
Accelerator
INCO and Visa Foundation-backed accelerator for early-stage women-led UK businesses creating social and environmental impact, with expert guidance, mentoring and cash microgrants.
Community
A membership and networking community for women founders, entrepreneurs, freelancers and business owners, operating across Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire locations.
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire
4 years old
Accelerator
Creative UK's screen-sector business-support programme, operating a multi-month Female Founders scale-up programme for women leading screen-based businesses in England.
Accelerator
A structured development and investment-readiness programme for female founders and co-founders of UK screen-based narrative businesses, delivered through group learning, coaching, mentoring and networking.
Community
A London-rooted membership community offering meet-ups, peer support, visibility, workshops and networking for women building businesses.
London, Greater London
3 years old
Startup
A female-founded gynae health startup developing innovative menstrual and sexual health products.
Community
International nonprofit with substantial UK venture-capital activity focused on improving diversity and inclusion in investment, including support for female founders.
Startup
Emm is a health intelligence company pioneering biowearable technology for women's menstrual health.
A North/East London business-support organisation delivering a six-month Female Founders Accelerator with mentoring, advice, seminars and investment exploration for women scaling businesses.
London, England
41 years old
Community
An inclusive UK community providing resources, collaboration and networking opportunities for female entrepreneurs.
London, Greater London
2 years old
A University of Manchester entrepreneurship community bringing together female entrepreneurs, students and alumni through workshops, networking, pitching and peer support.
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Accelerator
London-based provider of an eight-week fundraising accelerator for female and non-binary founders of UK-registered businesses seeking investment.
Community
A UK-rooted platform and community supporting women founders to build, scale and lead technology-enabled businesses through programmes, mentoring, funding readiness and connections.
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
6 years old
Accelerator
London-based organisation running the Forward Faster Accelerator, a six-month scale-up programme for high-growth female-founded businesses.
Startup
An AI-powered fit operating system for fashion brands.
London, United Kingdom
3 years old
Community
A Northern-based, volunteer collective supporting female-led businesses in the North of England through funding and mentorship.
North of England
6 years old
Startup
HANX is a London-based sexual wellness company offering vegan condoms, lubricants, and intimate health products designed for women's needs.
Accelerator
UK enterprise-support organisation with structured Launchpad, Incubator and Accelerator pathways for underrepresented founders, including dedicated programmes for women and women of colour.
Startup
A London-based B Corp femcare brand making plant-based, sustainable personal care products for periods, sensitive bladder, and sexual wellness.
Investor
HERmesa is a UK-based angel syndicate investing in female co-founded tech ventures.
Startup
Hertility is a women's health company specializing in reproductive healthcare, offering at-home diagnostic testing for hormonal health, fertility, and menopause, providing results and care plans.
Startup
An AI-powered, brand-agnostic fashion search and recommendation platform.
London, United Kingdom
3 years old
Startup
HUNTD is a premium digital AI-powered platform redefining luxury shopping by offering exclusive access to global designer archive collections, luxury sample sales, and limited-time drops—all at exceptional value.
Investor
UK-linked venture capital firm investing in underrepresented founders across transformative technology and creative media, including women founders.
London, England
8 years old
Accelerator
Imperial College London's women-founder pre-accelerator, now extending nationally through a higher-education partner network; it provides masterclasses, coaching, mentoring, equity-free funding and a demo day.
London, England
12 years old
Investor
A female-led angel investment syndicate supporting female-founded and female-led businesses through investment, community, and education.
Startup
Jude is a London-based healthtech startup focused on bladder health solutions, offering products and services to support individuals experiencing bladder issues.
Startup
Knatchbull is a women's tailoring house on Savile Row, offering bespoke and ready-to-wear garments.
Community
A London-based community and business-support organisation designed by and for Black female founders and entrepreneurs.
London, Greater London
Investor
Lifted Ventures is a UK-based organization dedicated to increasing early-stage capital for female founders and promoting the business benefits of backing women.
Accelerator
London School of Economics’ women-focused entrepreneurship programme, built on LSE Generate’s historic female-founder accelerator activity and currently offering founder events, retreats, resources and peer sessions.
London, London
Startup
Maxwellia Ltd is a female-founded consumer healthcare company specializing in transforming prescription-only medicines into over-the-counter brands, focusing on women's health products.
Alderley Edge, Cheshire
13 years old
Investor
A women-led angel investment group making angel investing more accessible for women and providing new sources of capital for companies with diverse leadership teams and a clear social, ethical, or environmental purpose.
Edinburgh, Scotland
2 years old
Accelerator
UK-wide entrepreneur accelerator with physical hubs and online support, including a dedicated Female Founders Community and women-founder coworking and connection events.
Startup
Not Basics is a UK-based apparel and fashion startup specializing in sustainable, high-quality basics for women.
Investor
Obu Ltd is a UK-based company dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs and investors through coaching, resources, and investment opportunities.
Startup
Olio is a London-based sharing company working to solve the problem of food waste and hunger.
Startup
Bristol-based event-infrastructure startup designing and operating waterless women’s urinals intended to reduce queue times at festivals, races and other events.
Investor
Pink Salt Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm founded in 2019, focusing on early-stage investments in female-led technology companies.
Startup
Pip & Nut is a UK-based company specializing in natural nut butters and snacks, founded by Pippa Murray.
Investor
Playfair Capital is a London-based venture capital firm focused exclusively on pre-seed investments across the UK and Europe.
London, United Kingdom
13 years old
A London hardware and physical-product accelerator cohort delivered through Plus X Innovation, providing product-development, prototyping, manufacturing and funding support to female founders.
London, England
Startup
A London-based company offering nutrient-rich, ready-to-eat meals.
Startup
Popmask London, founded by Louisa Booth in 2012, offers innovative self-care products like self-heating masks and biodegradable wipes.
Startup
Provenance turns product claims into proof, helping brands and retailers validate and communicate their sustainability and ethical credentials.
Startup
A women's clothing and accessories boutique offering edgy, everyday pieces that are on trend and affordable.
Investor
Venture capital firm investing in women-led deep tech ventures in the UK.
Accelerator
A selective, fully funded UK-delivered accelerator for women-led startups and early-stage ventures, using a live online business-acceleration format.
Startup
Clinician-led women’s metabolic-health and GLP-1 weight-management programme using blood testing and personalised care.
Investor
Sie Ventures is a UK-based investment firm dedicated to supporting female-founded startups through funding programs and a curated network of angel investors.
Community
An Exeter-based membership community connecting women in business, with dedicated support, events and programmes for female founders.
Startup
A UK-based social media agency specializing in audience-centric strategies, creative content, and influencer partnerships.
Manchester, Greater Manchester
6 years old
Startup
SOJO is a London-based fashion-tech startup offering clothing repair and alteration services to consumers and brands, promoting sustainable fashion practices.
Accelerator
A Stirling-based incubator and accelerator organisation delivering FeMade, a funded early-stage programme for women in Scotland to develop business, product and innovation ideas.
Startup
A British underwear and sleepwear brand specializing in sustainable women's innerwear, founded in 2017.
Startup
A British womenswear brand offering modern, luxury clothing for professional women.
Startup
A women's health research platform providing user-generated reviews and medical advice to empower informed healthcare decisions.
Accelerator
UK Export Finance’s national export-growth accelerator, delivered with Lifted Ventures, for women-led and women-owned businesses seeking to expand internationally.
United Kingdom
Less than 1 year old
Startup
Unfabled Ltd is a UK-based startup offering curated and personalized health solutions focused on women's wellbeing.
Accelerator
University of Lincoln entrepreneurship provider that launched a Female Founders Graduate Accelerator to address startup-support and funding barriers for eligible female graduates.
Lincoln, East Midlands
2 years old
Startup
Vinehealth is a UK-based startup founded in 2018, specializing in personalized digital patient support solutions for cancer patients, combining behavioral science and AI to improve quality of life and survival rates.
Investor
Voulez Capital was a UK-based venture capital firm focused on investing in female founders and women-centric products and services.
London, England
8 years old
Accelerator
Imperial Enterprise Lab’s six-month pre-accelerator for women-led startup teams, combining masterclasses, coaching, mentoring, expert support and an equity-free prize fund.
Startup
Whering is an AI-driven digital wardrobe and styling platform that allows users to digitize their clothing, receive outfit suggestions, and make intentional purchasing decisions.
Investor
An angel investment group supporting early-stage, women-led startups.
Investor
Northern UK women angel-investor network and syndicate investing in early-stage female and diverse founders.
North of England
6 years old
Investor
A female-led angel investing syndicate dedicated to supporting female-led businesses in Wales.
Community
A London-based UK charity and university network providing education, mentorship and community to help female students explore entrepreneurship and become future founders.
London, Greater London
2 years old
Startup
Yhangry is a UK-based online marketplace connecting customers with private chefs for home dining events.
Startup
A financial education platform empowering women and non-binary individuals.