Female Founders 2026
Join us for an evening of pitches from the women innovating in tech.

Hosted by the London Stock Exchange, and supported by Notwics and the Equality Group, the event will bring together standout Seed to Series A businesses from across the tech and tech‑enabled ecosystem, alongside leading investors and advisors.

What to expect:
Keynote: Francesca Carlesi, CEO, Revolut Bank UK
Six live company pitches with investor Q&A
Fireside chat with Amelia Miller, Co‑founder, Ivee (2025 cohort)

If you would like to pitch at the event, please complete the application here
Applications close: 31 July 2026, 17:00 BST.

The evening will conclude with networking and drinks.
Event Details

📅 Date: Thursday, 10 September 2026
🕘 Time: 16:00 - 20:00 BST
📍 Location: London Stock Exchange, 10 Paternoster Square, London EC4M 7LS
Agenda

16:00   Guest Arrival and networking
16:30   Welcome remarks, London Stock Exchange
16:40   Keynote Francesca Carlesi, CEO, Revolut Bank UK
16:50  3 Company pitches, chaired by Chris Lowe
           7 min pitch followed by 5 min Q&A with Investor Panel
17:35 Fireside chat
Amelia Miller, Co-founder, Ivee & Hephzi Pemberton, Venture Partner, Serial Founder & Chair, Equality Group
17:55 3 Company pitches, chaired by Chris Lowe
          7 min pitch followed by 5 min Q&A with Investor Panel
18:35 Closing remarks
18:40 – 20:00 Networking
Investor panel

Camilla Dolan, General Partner, Eka Ventures
Ed Keelan, Partner, Octopus Ventures
Ed Lascelles, Partner, Albion Ventures
Rubina Singh, Non‑Executive Director, Foresight Group
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