Kelsey Lynn Skinner

Mush makes the most out of motherhood. Providing pods of friendship and experiences for new mums through the app, and supporting employers to provide the best maternity experience for their employees on maternity leave, Mush knows mums. Being a mum is many amazing things (and plenty of challenging things too); at Mush we passionately believe that every mum needs a local group of mum friends to share the crazy journey of parenting with. Launched in 2016, Mush is frequently named as one of the top apps for mums by Apple, Google and the national press. We were recently listed in Wired 'Top 100 European Startups'​ report as one of 10 selected London startups. Mums use Mush to find local friends with kids the same age, ask advice from local mums, look up kid friendly places to go and read funny, reassuring articles. All in the name of making being a mum more fun. Our vision is to connect mums to their local community so every mum can feel more confident in what they are doing.

IP Group accelerates the impact of science for a better future. As the most active UK based, early-stage science investor, we develop and support some of the world’s most exciting businesses in deeptech, life sciences and cleantech (led by Kiko Ventures). Through Parkwalk, the UKs largest growth EIS fund manager, we also back world-changing innovation emerging in leading universities and research institutions. Our specialist investment team combines sector expertise with an international approach. Together we have a strong track record of success, having backed high-profile companies including Oxford Nanopore Technologies plc, First Light Fusion, Hysata, and Oxbotica. IP Group is listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange under the code IPO.

Mush makes the most out of motherhood. Providing pods of friendship and experiences for new mums through the app, and supporting employers to provide the best maternity experience for their employees on maternity leave, Mush knows mums. Being a mum is many amazing things (and plenty of challenging things too); at Mush we passionately believe that every mum needs a local group of mum friends to share the crazy journey of parenting with. Launched in 2016, Mush is frequently named as one of the top apps for mums by Apple, Google and the national press. We were recently listed in Wired 'Top 100 European Startups'​ report as one of 10 selected London startups. Mums use Mush to find local friends with kids the same age, ask advice from local mums, look up kid friendly places to go and read funny, reassuring articles. All in the name of making being a mum more fun. Our vision is to connect mums to their local community so every mum can feel more confident in what they are doing.

Angel Academe is a first of its kind, fast-growing and award-winning angel investor network. Since 2014, weve helped female founders who can demonstrate some early success with their tech startups access a unique pool of engaged, mainly female investors. Angel Academe investors have backed 55+ startups through 105+ funding rounds, helping them raise well over £200m in co and follow-on investment to grow their med tech, clean tech, fin tech and enterprise software businesses. Our investor-members are successful entrepreneurs and senior leaders who want to be part of a diverse, experienced and professionally managed network. -> https://www.angelacademe.com/ In addition to the angel network, weve recently launched the UKs first EIS fund for female founders. For the first time ever, individuals can achieve diversification across 7-10 female founded startups with a single £10k ticket AND benefit from the UKs generous EIS tax reliefs. -> https://www.syndicateroom.com/angel-academe-eis