Why Thena Capital’s £27M Raise Is a Big Deal for Women in Business

At Orlune, we’re always keeping an eye on what’s moving the needle for female founders, and this one made us stop in our tracks.

As covered by BusinessCloud, THENA Capital, a new female-led investment fund, has just raised £27 million to back early-stage UK startups. Why is this so huge? Because less than 2% of all venture capital goes to women. Yep, still.

What makes THENA Capital different is exactly what we love: it’s run by women, for women (and underserved founders generally). They’re investing in purpose-driven businesses, and they’re doing it while addressing the massive gender gap in funding.

This isn’t just good news, it’s fuel. It's proof that when women are given the tools, resources, and trust to build something game-changing, they do. And at Orlune, that’s the very mission we live by. We’re here to build the spaces, open the doors, and shine the light on every founder with something to say.

Because when funding finally starts looking like us? The whole business world gets better.

Let us know what you think, or tag us in the bold ideas you’d pitch if someone finally backed you. Let’s keep the momentum going 💛