The Lifted Project LCR: Unlocking Growth

Unlock growth, access funding, and connect with the women shaping the future of business in Liverpool City Region.

Only 2% of investment funding in the UK goes to female-founded and led businesses — and an even smaller fraction reaches those based outside of London. The Lifted Project Liverpool City Region is here to change that.

On Wednesday 3rd December 2025 we’re bringing together 100 women founders and business leaders for a dynamic day of insights, connections, and real talk about funding, scaling, and growing your business.

This free event, hosted at The Women’s Organisation, will cut through the jargon and myths surrounding investment and funding — helping you discover what’s really possible for your business.

Why attend?

✅ Hear from women who’ve successfully raised funding, won grants, or scaled organically.

✅ Learn directly from banks, VCs, angels, and accelerators about the options available to you.

✅ Share your views on the barriers facing women-led businesses in LCR and help shape future support.

✅ Build your network with like-minded women on the same journey.

✅ Leave with clarity, confidence, and practical next steps for your business growth

What to expect

• Funding introductions from Lloyds, British Business Bank, LYVA Labs, Baltic Ventures, Gateway Angels, Praetura, River Capital, and more.
• Panel conversation with inspiring women founders who have grown their businesses in different ways.
• Interactive roundtables to share challenges and shape solutions.
• Plenty of networking time with fellow entrepreneurs and potential collaborators.

Panel Discussion Speakers:

• Rachael Baker, JJ Smith
• Kirsten Little, Make CIC
• Rania Maklad, Ocuwell
• Sam Perona, Spotlight Pathology
• Chaired by Ike Cooke

Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday 3rd December 2025

🕙 Time: 10:00 – 15:00

📍 Venue: The Women’s Organisation, 54 St James Street, Liverpool, L1 0AB

🎟 Attendance: FREE to attend — book early to secure your place

This event is made possible thanks to the support of Lloyds Bank and the British Business Bank.