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Oxford Female Investment Network Conference 2025

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Event date
3.00pm, 2 July 2025
Location

Inventa, Oxford

​Join Oxford Female Investment Network (OFIN) for our annual headline event to inspire, support and celebrate female investors, potential investors, business founders, and entrepreneurs across Oxfordshire by sharing practical advice, knowledge and real-life experiences.

​We’ll be joined by keynote speaker, Hannah Bernard OBE, Head of Business Banking at Barclays and co-chair of the Invest in Women Taskforce.

​You’ll also hear from a diverse range of experienced female investors, business founders and experts as they share their insights on innovation and investment. For would-be investors, you’ll find out what it’s like to be an investor along with practical tips on getting started. For business founders, you’ll have the chance to learn about the investment process, what investors look for and gain top tips from other founders who have successfully raised finance.  

​This is a fantastic opportunity to network with female investors, entrepreneurs and industry experts, to explore the Oxfordshire innovation ecosystem and discuss topics that matter to you.

​Who is the event aimed at?

​This event is for those interested in becoming an investor, experienced investors, business founders and entrepreneurs in and around Oxfordshire who share our mission to champion female investment in the region. Places are free, but there is an approval process so we can observe the capacity of the venue. Early registration is recommended.

​Who are OFIN (Oxford Female Investment Network)?

​We are an informal group of like-minded innovation experts that are passionate about galvanising female investment in Oxfordshire. The team work for: Advanced Oxford, Barclays, James Cowper Kreston, Longwall Ventures, Mishcon de Reya LLP, Oxford Innovation Finance, Oxford University, and Oxford University Innovation (OUI).

Next steps:

For further information and to register please visit: Oxford Female Investment Network Conference 2025