Venture Forward is back and applications are officially open for Cohort 2.
If you’re an early-stage founder in the North who’s raising investment and you’ve ever felt overlooked, under-networked or simply shut out of traditional routes… we built this programme with you in mind.
Led by GC Angels, this 8-week programme will help you become investment-ready, with the chance to secure up to £500k in equity funding.
- No Fees
- Based in Leeds / Sheffield
- 2–3 days a week of expert-led workshops, 1:1 coaching and real investor exposure
We especially want to reach founders who are often underrepresented in the investment world:
- Female founders,
- Founders from diverse background
- LGBTQ+ founders,
- Founders with disabilities,
- founders from low-income backgrounds or places that don’t typically get investor attention.
If that’s you, you’re absolutely welcome here.
Programme details:
📅 February – April 2026
📍 Open to UK Limited Companies based in the North of England
⚡ Places will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis
For more info - Venture Forward