June Angelides, Partner at Levare Ventures, on championing gender diversity, backing Africa’s boldest startups, and the power of grit in entrepreneurship

This week, we sit down with June Angelides MBE, partner at Levare Ventures and one of the Financial Times’ Most Influential Tech Leaders.

With over 13 years of experience spanning venture debt, venture capital, and entrepreneurship, June has carved a niche in backing startups across Africa and Europe.

From launching the UK’s first child-friendly coding school, Mums in Tech, to investing in startups like Chowdeck, Raenest, and Ruka Hair, June's career exemplifies her belief in doing impactful work while having fun.

In this episode, she shares her journey from Thomson Reuters Bank to venture capital, her approach to spotting resilient founders, and why she’s passionate about fostering diversity in tech.