Women in VC

Women in VC

Creating Beauty, Building Business: How Two Decades as a Pro Makeup Artist Became My Fundraising Superpower

While most beauty tech founders pitch investors from boardrooms, Natalie Piacun's journey began in makeup chairs and salon floors. After two decades as a professional makeup artist and co-owner of a successful salon enterprise, she's now navigating the startup world with a perspective that's

Women in VC

From American Studies to Venture Capital: Victoria Barber's Unconventional Rise in VC Distribution

In an industry where women represent less than 10% of the venture capital workforce, Victoria Barber's journey to Sales Director at Pembroke VCT demonstrates that there's no single route to success in venture capital. With a BA in American Studies rather than the traditional finance or

Women in VC

Helen Oldham on Why Female Founders Are Smart Money—And How to Prove It with Data

Welcome to our Women in VC Q&A series, where we spotlight the trailblazers reshaping the venture capital landscape through innovative approaches to gender-smart investing. Today, we're thrilled to feature Helen Oldham, Co-Founder of Lifted Ventures, whose groundbreaking work is proving that backing female founders isn'