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Wanted: More Women at the Investment Table

At Invest in Women Hub, we often shine a light on female founders—but just as crucial to their success are the people on the other side of the table: the investors. A recent Financial Times article has reignited an urgent call: we need more women making investment decisions. Why? Because female investors are significantly more likely to back female-led…

UK Appoints First Entrepreneurship Adviser—A Victory for Female-Led Enterprise

In a landmark step toward inclusive economic growth, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has appointed Alex Depledge MBE as the UK Treasury’s first-ever Entrepreneurship Adviser. A seasoned founder and tireless advocate for women in business, Depledge’s appointment signals a welcome shift in how the UK government is approaching startup and scale-up support. As co-founder of Resi—a digital architecture platform—Depledge brings firsthand experience of…

Female-led startups raise over $145M in just one week across Europe and the UK

In a strong indication of growing momentum within the female founder ecosystem, startups led or co‑founded by women secured over $145 million in venture capital across the UK and Europe last week. This concentrated activity reflects increasing investor confidence in women-led innovation—particularly in high-growth sectors such as AI, sustainability, cybersecurity, and e-commerce. 🔹 Treefera (UK) raised $12M to expand…

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