Charters & associations
Investing in Women Code
The Investing in Women Code is a commitment to support the advancement of women entrepreneurs in the United Kingdom by improving their access to the tools, resources and finance they need to achieve their goals. Haatch is committed to a culture of inclusion and to advancing access to capital for women entrepreneurs.
EIS Association
The EIS Association, or EISA for short, is the official trade body for the Enterprise Investment Scheme. Haatch is an active member of the association taking part in events, roadshows & workshops for investors, advisors & founders across the UK. Haatch General Partner and Co-founder Fred Soneya is also acting Non-Executive Director of EISA.
UK Business Angels Association
The UK Business Angels Association, or UKBAA for short, strives to build and connect the investment ecosystem, creating a coherent and diverse landscape for financing high-potential entrepreneurs across the whole of the UK. Haatch is an active member of the community and works with business angels & angel investors on a day-day basis.
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association
The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) is the industry body and public policy advocate for the private equity and venture capital industry. Haatch supports key initiatives led by the BVCA and co invests alongside both Private Equity & Venture Capital across the portfolio.
Women in Finance Charter
This is a commitment by HM Treasury and signatory firms to work together to build a more balanced and fair industry. Firms that sign up for this Charter are pledging to be the best businesses in the sector. The Charter reflects the government’s aspiration to see gender balance at all levels across financial services firms.
As of September 2026, we have >40% female representation in senior management (defined as ExCo –2 and above). Our target is to reach 50% women in senior management by December 2028.
We are committed to building a more inclusive leadership team and have embedded gender diversity into our recruitment, promotion, and development processes. We believe that a diverse leadership team drives better decision-making, fosters innovation, and helps build a business that better reflects and serves our stakeholders.
