Anthemis Female Innovators Lab Fund

Overview

Anthemis Female Innovators Lab Fund is a venture capital fund dedicated to investing in women-led startups within the financial services ecosystem. The fund is anchored by Barclays and backed by Aviva, aiming to level the playing field for female founders seeking venture capital. It provides human, intellectual, and financial resources to businesses led by female founders, supported by a network of advisors and experts from Anthemis, Barclays, Aviva, Visa, BMO, and other strategic investors. The fund focuses on sectors such as fintech, insurtech, regtech, wealthtech, sustainable finance, and digital financial services, investing in early-stage companies across the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and Germany. The typical investment size ranges from €100,000 to €1.5 million, targeting pre-seed and seed stages. The fund's mission is to empower female entrepreneurs by providing capital, mentorship, and strategic support to help them build and scale their businesses. Since its inception, the fund has expanded its global footprint, supporting numerous companies from launch through follow-on funding rounds, and has become the largest early-stage fintech fund focused on female founders. Its approach combines early-stage asset management with a network of strategic investors, diversifying deal sourcing and providing unparalleled strategic support to the portfolio companies. The fund's commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in its team composition, with a significant percentage of women in decision-making roles, and its partnerships with institutions like Aviva and BMO to further support female entrepreneurs in the fintech sector.

Investment Focus

• Female-led startups in the financial services ecosystem

Portfolio Companies