Leeds-based ClotProtect has raised 拢1.2m through a combination of Innovate UK funding and angel investment from the Lifted Ventures Angel Network
The company, which develops innovative solutions to improve patient safety and reduce the risks associated with blood clots, came through Lifted Ventures鈥� Elevate Her Accelerator programme.
Since completing the programme, ClotProtect has continued to receive support from the Lifted team, including ongoing mentorship from co-founder Jordan Dargue.
As part of the funding round, Lifted Ventures and its angel network helped unlock Innovate UK Investor Partnership funding and, together with its angels, contributed 拢600,000, playing a key role in enabling ClotProtect to secure both public and private investment to support its growth.
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Helen Philippou, founder of ClotProtect, said: 鈥淭aking part in the Elevate Her Accelerator was a turning point for ClotProtect.
鈥淭he support, mentorship and belief from the Lifted team, particularly from Jordan, has been instrumental in helping us secure Innovate UK funding and close this 拢1.2m round.
鈥淭his investment gives us the platform to scale faster and bring our technology to more patients who need it.鈥�
Jordan Dargue, co-founder of Lifted Ventures, said: 鈥淗elen is an exceptional founder tackling a critical healthcare challenge.
鈥淪upporting her through Elevate Her and continuing to mentor her as she built momentum towards a 拢1.2 million round is exactly what Lifted Ventures is about. Securing angel investment alongside public funding is essential.
鈥淚t provides not just capital but the early-stage development support that helps companies de-risk, scale and attract further investment.
鈥淚t鈥檚 especially important that we see more women angel investors stepping in; their participation is unlocking much-needed early-stage capital and driving a more inclusive and dynamic funding landscape.
鈥淭he funding will be used to further develop ClotProtect鈥檚 technology, progress regulatory and clinical pathways, and support commercial growth as the company prepares to scale.鈥�
Helen Oldham, co-founder of Lifted Ventures, added: 鈥淐lotProtect is a great example of what can happen when strong founders are given access to the right capital, networks and long-term support.
鈥淭his round reflects both the strength of Helen鈥檚 vision and the power of the Lifted Angel Network to help founders unlock significant funding.鈥�
Since January 2024, Lifted Ventures has successfully led and closed 35 investment deals, championing female-led startups across diverse industries.