We’re incredibly proud to share that our Lead Investor, Rachel Ashley MBA GAICD Ashley, has been named Winner of the UKBAA Award for Best Woman-Led Investment in Innovation!

This prestigious award recognises her investment and strategic support of our portfolio company Polytag Limited, and the exceptional leadership of CEO Alice Rackley.

Polytag is a standout venture using digital innovation to drive progress in the circular economy — a true example of the purpose-led businesses we’re proud to back.

Our mission at Women Angels of Wales is to inspire and enable more women to become angel investors and to invest in brilliant, female-led businesses with a strong Welsh connection.

We’re proud to see Rachel’s work – and that of our wider investor group including our valued male allies – honoured by UK Business Angels Association.

We thank the Development Bank of Wales for the nomination and our partners for their continued support – Development Bank of Wales Angels Invest Wales British Business Bank Wales British Business Bank RBC Brewin Dolphin.

If you’re an aspiring angel investor or a female founder based in (or planning to establish in) Wales and are looking for funding, we’d love to hear from you: hello@womenangelsofwales.com