The top female founders who secured the most funding across the world
Despite the challenges they may face, here are the female founders who are leading the start-up game from all corners of the world.
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Postgraduate female tech startups: do universities have an influence?
Only 7% of computer science graduates in the UK are female, setting a worrying precedent for the tech startup industry.
Female Ventures Fund to invest £10m in women-only start-ups in first year
New venture capital fund led by and for women will address inequality of just 1% of VC money going to women-only start-ups
£50 million of start up loans in London go to ethnic minority entrepreneurs
Government-backed programme has issued 7,366 loans, providing £50m in funding to London-based BAME start ups since 2012.
Female employment rate hits an all-time high in the UK
More women in jobs than ever according to new female employment figures.
Female business owners more likely to sacrifice pay when starting a business
Nearly half of female business owners said they sacrificed pay when starting a business opposed to a third of men.
Government reveals Investing in Women Code – a new initiative to propel female-led business
Plans to increase the number of British female entrepreneurs by 50% have taken a leap forward, with Women Code. Major banks and venture capital firms signalling their support.
Leading entrepreneur PropElle(s) UK female property investment network
One of Britain’s brightest female entrepreneurs under 35 launches UK female property investment network PropElle in a mission to empower historically underrepresented groups.
Deutsche Bank hails creative entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds
Winners of the Deutsche Bank Awards for Creative Entrepreneurs (DBACE) win a share of £50,000 for their creative business.
Key factors female-led businesses need to consider to secure funding
Sam Smith, founder and CEO of finnCap Group plc, summarises the key factors female-led businesses need to consider when seeking to raise growth capital. She also outlines some of the challenges they face.
