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Hiding in plain sight? The revenue advantage of female founders

Female-founded startups earn up to 35% higher returns, yet receive just 2.3% of capital, leaving a vast revenue edge underexploited.

By Marisa Scullion • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Report

Data shows majority of UK startup founders are now over 45

A survey reveals 67% of UK startup founders are aged over 45, highlighting a shift towards entrepreneurship as a second career backed by personal funding.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Global Stories

Angel Investment Network stories

Internet of Things

Vape Guardian raises funds to develop vape-detection tech

Vape Guardian secures seed funding of GBP £350,000 via Angel Investment Network to expand its vape-detection tech in schools and beyond.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Sun, 15th Feb 2026

Risk & Compliance

Older Asia-Pacific founders chase unicorn valuations

Asia-Pacific startup founders are growing older but no less ambitious, with most over 45 and four in ten still chasing unicorn valuations.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026

Fintech

Angel investors seek positive impact, warns of startup overvaluations

Angel Investment Network's 2024 survey reveals that Angel investors' motivations shift towards positive impact over financial gain, highlighting new trends and potential pitfalls for start-ups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2024