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Matugga Distillery’s 300k raise shows inclusive power of crowdfunding
Matugga’s fundraising success shows the consumer desire for a diverse rum brand
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Matugga crowdfunding campaign is a boon for Black female entrepreneurship
Co-founder of diverse rum brand Jacine Rutasikwa is a descendant of the Windrush Generation
Herconomy raises £450,000 to further plan of female empowerment
They will use the funding to increase financial and development resources for women globally
SMEs need to push harder on diversity and inclusion, say staff
A survey of SME respondents reveals a lack of action among firms to pursue diversity and inclusion
Diversifying your business by going international
By moving away from a single-location model, businesses can access a wider talent pool
Mastercard launches Strive Learning Network to support diverse entrepreneurs
The network comprises individuals and organisations that want to support small businesses, especially those led by BAME and female entrepreneurs
Businesses encouraged to buy ‘Purple Socks’ to support disabled entrepreneurs
Social enterprise Parallel Lifestyle, sustainable activewear brand BAM, and enterprise support charity Hatch Enterprise are behind the project
Do it Now Now’s Bayo Adelaja on Black tech founders and beating the ‘boys’ club’ culture
With Black entrepreneurs facing significant barriers to funding, Do it Now Now hopes to change the narrative in tech through better introductions and growth support
New report reveals “trust gap” between Black business community and banks
Respondents cited poor treatment and lack of understanding of lived experiences as reasons why they didn’t deal with banks for funding
Mastercard to help diverse-led small businesses on digital journey
Mastercard’s Strive initiative will offer personalised support to small businesses led by women and ethnic minorities
