Bootstrap4F
This is one of the largest initiatives of its kind globally – created to shift capital into the hands of diverse investors and ultimately, founders.
Bootstrap4F has been selected as a preferred FoF manager by the Invest in Women Taskforce to manage a dedicated Fund of Funds aimed at accelerating female entrepreneurship and diversity in UK venture capital. The Fund invests in top-performing GPs led or co-led by women and diverse teams, strengthening their role within the UK’s innovation landscape.
By channelling capital into high-potential technology start-ups and scale-ups led by female and diverse entrepreneur teams, Bootstrap4F unlocks underrepresented talent, fuels innovation, and drives sustainable growth across the UK venture ecosystem.
*We encourage those looking to express interest to read over our FAQs before using the contact form
Where it started
We know how hard it is for women to start a business – let alone a fund. We’ve been there.
Bootstrap4F exists to change the game for female and mixed investment managers by giving them access to the capital they need to scale, succeed, and shape the next chapter of UK innovation.
Invest in Women Taskforce
The Invest in Women Taskforce is backed by the Department for Business & Trade and His Majesty’s Treasury. Chancellor Rachel Reeves officially endorsed the Taskforce, which demonstrates the UK government’s commitment to supporting female entrepreneurship as part of their drive for economic growth.
The Taskforce also benefits from high-level Government representation, with Minister for Investment Lord Stockwood and Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation Blair McDougall, serving as members of the IWT board and Ecosystem Working group, respectively.
Bootstrap4F Team
Fatou Diagne
Investment Committee Member
Stéphanie Heller
Investment Committee Member
Matthias Ummenhofer
Partner
Fund Finance and Operations Team Led by:
Shailen Modi
Chief Operating Officer
We encourage those looking to express interest to read over our FAQs before using the contact form below. This will help you understand if you meet the criteria of investment.
We look forward to hearing from each of you.
PROUD SIGNATORIES
We invest in talented innovators. We strongly adhere to the view that diversity, including under-represented groups, strongly adds to success. If you are an entrepreneur seeking investment and a partner who can help you to build your business, we would love to hear from you.