Female Founder Pitch Event with NorthInvest & GC Angels

NorthInvest and Growth Capital Angels welcome investment applications from female founders for the opportunity to pitch to investors at a virtual pitch event.

The Female Founder Pitch Event with GC Angels will take place on 27 October, 10:00 – 13:00 and will involve up to six investor-ready start-ups founded by women entrepreneurs from across the North of England.

Guest Speakers

We’re delighted to welcome female leaders active in promoting women founders and investors to introduce this event, including:

Jenny Tooth OBE, CEO, UKBAA

Check Warner, Co-Founder & CEO, Diversity VC
Helen Oldham, Founding Board Director, NorthInvest

Format

Each start-up taking part in the event will be given 5 minutes to pitch, followed by 5 minutes moderated Q&A session with investors.

10:00 – Welcome

10:15 – Guest speakers

10:30 – Pitches

11:15 – Comfort break

11:20 – Pitches resume

12:00 – 13:00 – Optional networking with entrepreneurs and investors.

Please note: Details of the startups attending will be circulated via email prior to the event.

Preparation & Support

Each start-up selected to pitch will be given one-to-one coaching and feedback ahead of the pitch event to ensure the proposition is investment ready.

A practice and training session on pitching over Zoom will also be provided.