Meet Robbie Hardy
A successful entrepreneur, investor, and author of two books—Upsetting the Table and Fed Up to Start Up—with a third on the way, Robbie has worked across industries, advising startups, raising capital, and driving growth. Passionate about increasing access to funding for women, she founded xElle Ventures—to increase the number of women investors backing female founders. She has helped channel capital into women-led startups, fostering a more equitable investment landscape.
A successful entrepreneur, investor, and author of two books—Upsetting the Table and Fed Up to Start Up—with a third on the way, Robbie has worked across industries, advising startups, raising capital, and driving growth. Passionate about increasing access to funding for women, she founded xElle Ventures—to increase the number of women investors backing female founders. She has helped channel capital into women-led startups, fostering a more equitable investment landscape.
As a mentor capitalist, she goes beyond just providing funding—she invests in people, offering guidance, connections, and strategic support to help founders succeed. She understands that the lack of women in angel investing isn’t about capability—it’s about confidence, education, and access. That’s why she’s dedicated to changing the narrative, providing women with the tools to build wealth, make strategic investments, and shape the future of entrepreneurship.
Through mentorship, investing, and advocacy, she helps women take their seat at the investment table—because when women invest in women, everyone wins.