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March 30, 2026

UK's flagship female founder fund loses two founding partners

The Women Backing Women fund of funds, which is yet to announce a first close, is down two partners

Amy Lewin

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The team selected to run the UK’s flagship female founder fund has lost two of its founding partners, Sifted has learnt. 

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Amy Lewin

Amy Lewin is Sifted’s editor and host of Startup Europe — The Sifted Podcast . Follow her on X, LinkedIn and Bluesky

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