Leeds-based ClotProtect has raised £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’ 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 £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: “Taking part in the Elevate Her Accelerator was a turning point for ClotProtect.
“The support, mentorship and belief from the Lifted team, particularly from Jordan, has been instrumental in helping us secure Innovate UK funding and close this £1.2m round.
“This investment gives us the platform to scale faster and bring our technology to more patients who need it.”
Jordan Dargue, co-founder of Lifted Ventures, said: “Helen is an exceptional founder tackling a critical healthcare challenge.
“Supporting her through Elevate Her and continuing to mentor her as she built momentum towards a £1.2 million round is exactly what Lifted Ventures is about. Securing angel investment alongside public funding is essential.
“It provides not just capital but the early-stage development support that helps companies de-risk, scale and attract further investment.
“It’s 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.
“The funding will be used to further develop ClotProtect’s technology, progress regulatory and clinical pathways, and support commercial growth as the company prepares to scale.”
Helen Oldham, co-founder of Lifted Ventures, added: “ClotProtect is a great example of what can happen when strong founders are given access to the right capital, networks and long-term support.
“This round reflects both the strength of Helen’s vision and the power of the Lifted Angel Network to help founders unlock significant funding.”
Since January 2024, Lifted Ventures has successfully led and closed 35 investment deals, championing female-led startups across diverse industries.