A robust cohort of female super-angels, comprising former founders, operators, and industry titans, is actively reshaping the London cap table. These investors are bringing the operational scars of scaling unicorns and the strategic networks of the FTSE 100.
From gaming legends to NHS radiologists turned VCs, these women are the first checks you want in your round. They bring diversity of thought, deep sectoral expertise, and a pay-it-forward mentality that is accelerating the next generation of British tech.
Here are the 10 women angel investors in London defining the market in 2026.
Deepali Nangia
Deepali Nangia operates as the ultimate network node for female founders in Europe. Currently a Partner at Speedinvest, her roots are deep in the angel community. She gained prominence as a member of the Atomico Angel Programme, where she aggressively backed underrepresented founders. Her history is steeped in private equity and investment banking, but she pivoted to become a vocal champion for women in tech. She co-founded Alma Angels to encourage more women to start investing. Her portfolio includes health-tech and femtech standouts like Juno and PensionBee, proving that backing women isn’t charity, it’s alpha.
Debbie Wosskow, OBE
Debbie Wosskow is the marketplace queen of the UK scene. She famously founded LoveHomeSwap, a home exchange platform that she scaled globally and sold to Wyndham Worldwide for $53 million. Not content with one exit, she co-founded AllBright, a members’ club and network designed to supercharge women’s careers. As an investor, she brings deep expertise in the sharing economy and subscription models. She serves on the Mayor of London’s Business Advisory Board and backs female-led consumer brands that tap into the female economy, turning niche needs into mass-market propositions.
Sarah Wood
Sarah Wood is the adtech visionary who defined the era of viral videos. She co-founded Unruly, a video ad-tech platform, and scaled it across 20 countries before selling it to News Corp for £114 million in 2015. Her background is uniquely academic as she holds a PhD in Literary History, which perhaps explains her deep understanding of storytelling and virality. Today, she invests in education technology and sustainability startups. Founders pitch her for her unparalleled grasp of brand building and her ability to navigate the complex world of corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Martha Lane Fox, CBE
Martha Lane Fox is the doyenne of British Tech. She survived the dotcom crash to become a national icon after co-founding Lastminute.com, which she sold for £577 million in 2005. Her career has since transcended business as she sits in the House of Lords and serves on the board of Twitter and Chanel. As an angel investor, she looks for responsible tech startups that solve societal problems, such as improving government efficiency and promoting digital inclusion. Her endorsement is the gold standard in the UK. Having her on your cap table signals to the government and the public that your mission matters.
Sherry Coutu, CBE
Sherry Coutu is the scale-up architect. A serial entrepreneur who founded Interactive Investor, she became a legendary angel investor with early bets in companies like LinkedIn, Zoopla, and LoveFilm. She recognised early on that the UK excelled at starting companies but struggled with scaling them, which led her to found the ScaleUp Institute. She invests in fintech and edtech companies that have the potential to reach IPO scale. Her advice is sought after by founders who are transitioning from startup chaos to corporate structure.
Sarah Turner
Sarah Turner is the community builder. She founded Angel Academe, a pro-women angel investment group, to fix the gender imbalance on both sides of the table. Her background is in digital strategy and innovation consultancy, where she worked with blue-chip clients before transitioning to investing. Through her syndicate, she has invested millions in STEM-based, female-founded businesses. She favours hard tech over lifestyle apps, backing companies in cybersecurity and enterprise software. She is the gateway for female founders who want access to a structured, supportive syndicate rather than a lone wolf investor.
June Angelides, MBE
June Angelides is the inclusion engine. She started her career as a tech banker at Silicon Valley Bank but made her mark by founding Mums in Tech, the first child-friendly coding school in the UK, while on maternity leave. Now a partner at Samos Investments, she remains a prolific angel. She invests heavily in the future of work and fintech, looking for founders who are building products for the 99%, not just the 1%. Her journey from banking to founding a coding school gives her a unique empathy for founders who balance ambition with family life.
Dr Fiona Pathiraja
Fiona Pathiraja is the clinical insider. A board-certified radiologist who worked in the NHS, she transitioned into investing to fix the healthcare system from the outside. She founded Crista Galli Ventures, a health-tech fund that operates with the agility of an angel. Her history in clinical practice means she can spot vaporware instantly. She invests in radiology AI, remote monitoring, and preventative health. Founders value her because she speaks the language of doctors and understands the labyrinthine procurement processes of the NHS.
Roberta Lucca
Roberta Lucca is the creative disruptor. A Brazilian-British entrepreneur, she co-founded Bossa Studios, the BAFTA-winning gaming company behind viral hits like Surgeon Simulator. Her background is a perfect blend of creativity and metrics. She understands how to build digital products that capture the zeitgeist. As an angel investor, she focuses on the intersection of Web3, gaming, and the creator economy. She looks for punk founders who are building immersive worlds or challenging the status quo of entertainment.
Rupa Popat
Rupa Popat is the brand alchemist. She founded Arāya Ventures after a career in entrepreneurship, during which she built and exited a gifting business. Her expertise lies in brand strategy and connecting diverse founders with capital. She is highly active in the London ecosystem, frequently mentoring founders on how to convey their story to investors effectively. She backs consumer-facing technology and impact-driven brands, looking for products that have a clear ethical mission alongside scalable unit economics.