Applications open

TheNexusWomen's Health CollectiveSupported byBarclays Eagle Labs

A 9-month cohort for 30 women's health companies — building a home and ecosystem for the field.

Intake open
Thursday 21st May
Intake closes
Friday 5th June
Interviews
5th June – 14th June
Cohort announced
Monday 15th June

Vision

A home and ecosystem for women's health.

The Collective exists to support women's health companies through the hardest stage of the journey — the gap between pre-seed and Series A, where promising businesses too often stall.

For 9 months we surround you with mentors, investors, finance expertise, and a tight peer group, so you leave the programme stronger, better connected, and ready to raise.

9
months
30
companies
£0
cost
7+
VCs & family offices
2
kick-off days
March
pitch final

Two tracks

Pick the rhythm that fits your company.

In-person + online

20 spots

Optional but preferred — Fridays at InnovationHub with group breakfasts, lunches, and guest speakers, plus the full online programme.

  • Friday coworking at InnovationHub
  • Group breakfasts & lunches
  • Guest speakers in person
  • Full online programme

Online only

10 spots

The full Collective programme, designed for founders outside London or those who can't commit to Fridays in person.

  • Full online curriculum
  • Mentor + Slack access
  • Quarterly showcases
  • Pitch competition entry

What's included

Everything you need between pre-seed and Series A.

Your own fractional CFO

Real financial firepower from week one — modelling, raise prep, runway, and board materials.

Mentor Slack workspace

An internal community of mentors and operators, on call as you need them.

Workshops, online & in person

A practical curriculum across product, clinical, brand, finance, and fundraising.

Kick-off days in June & July

Two anchor days to set the tone and start building the cohort relationships.

March pitch final

A high-profile pitch competition with meaningful prizes to close the programme.

Quarterly showcases

Regular opportunities to pitch in front of investors, partners, and press.

Media studio access

Produce content that lifts your brand — podcasts, founder interviews, launch videos.

Friday coworking

For the in-person cohort: a dedicated home at InnovationHub every Friday.

Investor bridge

7 VCs and several family offices, on your side.

We act as the bridge — giving partner investors visibility on your deck and progress, and bringing structured feedback back to you. By the time you raise, the room already knows you.

Nexus Collective panel discussion

Our partners

A cooperative of investors, institutions and experts.

Supported by Barclays Eagle Labs, alongside VCs, family offices, legal & regulatory partners, and experts in residence — focused on capital, accountability and output.

The Nexus Womens Health Collective partners, supported by Barclays Eagle Labs

Eligibility

Who we're looking for.

We're building a tight cohort. If you're unsure whether you're a fit, apply anyway — we'd rather have the conversation.

  • A women's health company — clinical, consumer, services, or research-led
  • Raised pre-seed or bootstrapped to an equivalent stage
  • A team committed to a 9-month programme starting June/July
  • Open about where you need support most

Ready to apply to the cohort?

Applications take ~20 minutes. We'll respond within two weeks.

Start your application