Celebrate. Connect. Invest. Inspire.

This event will shine a spotlight on the women who have completed the Enterprise Works ‘ Women Angels Education Programme, delivered in partnership with Lifted Ventures, and celebrate the next generation of angel investors helping to shape the future of investment across York and North Yorkshire.

Whether you are an experienced investor, curious about angel investing, raising investment for your business or passionate about supporting the regional business community, this event is your opportunity to connect, learn and be inspired.

Why should you attend?

This is more than a celebration. It is an opportunity to:

• Discover exciting investment-ready businesses
• Hear directly from female founders as they pitch their ventures
• Learn from women angels and experienced investors
• Understand more about angel investment and how to get involved
• Build meaningful connections across York and North Yorkshire
• Support the growth of ambitious female-led businesses
• Become part of a growing regional investment community

You will leave with new knowledge, valuable contacts and a better understanding of the role angel investors can play in helping businesses grow.

Who is this event for?

This event is open to:

• New and experienced angel investors
• Women who are curious about investing and want to learn more
• Founders currently raising or preparing to raise investment
• Business leaders, advisers and professional services partners
• Stakeholders and organisations supporting entrepreneurship
• Members of the York and North Yorkshire business community
• Anyone passionate about supporting female founders and regional growth

No previous angel-investing experience is required. Whether you are already investing or simply want to understand how angel investment works, you are welcome to attend.

What to expect

During the event, you will have the opportunity to:

• Hear exciting pitches from three investment-ready female founders
• Learn from women angels and experienced investors
• Connect with founders, investors, stakeholders and ecosystem partners
• Celebrate the achievements of the programme participants
• Discover how angel investment can support ambitious female-led businesses
• Build valuable relationships across York and North Yorkshire

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, business support professional, policymaker or simply passionate about creating a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, this is an opportunity to be part of the conversation and create a more inclusive regional ecosystem for everyone.

Find out more and register