The Angel Initiative

What they do

The Angel Initiative is a foundation operating as a collective of female angel investors. Founded in 2023 by Laurie Lancee, the organization aims to democratize angel investing for women by lowering the barrier to entry and providing hands-on education. Rather than managing a traditional fund, it functions as a syndicate where members commit to investing a minimum of €20,000 over five years but make their own individual investment decisions. The initiative is highly regarded in the Dutch ecosystem for its mission to close the gender funding gap and its active role in diversity initiatives like Code-V.

What they look for

The Angel Initiative's core mission is to close the gender funding gap by activating female angel investors to fund female-led startups. They focus on purpose-driven companies that combine commercial viability with a positive social or ecological impact.

Stage

Pre-seed, Seed

Sectors

Healthcare, Climate, Consumer

Based

Amsterdam, NL