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Government Reaffirms Commitment to Accelerating Investment in Women Entrepreneurs

The UK Government has reinforced its commitment to improving access to capital for female founders, signalling that it remains prepared to take further action if progress in closing the gender investment gap slows. In its response to the Women and Equalities Committee’s recent report on female entrepreneurship, ministers acknowledged that while important strides have been…

Digital Retail Is Driving Fulfilment and Growth for Women Entrepreneurs in Belgium

lgian Female Retail Entrepreneurs Are Turning Digital Businesses into Fulfilling, Growth-Driven Careers A new study highlights a powerful shift in how women in Belgium are building and scaling retail businesses — not as side hustles, but as meaningful, revenue-generating digital ventures. Research commissioned by Becom and Amazon reveals that 90% of Belgian female retail entrepreneurs feel professionally fulfilled by running their…

New Data from PitchBook Highlights Persistent VC Funding Gaps for Female Founders

Despite important progress in global startup ecosystems, gender disparities in venture capital (VC) investment remain stark, according to the latest PitchBook Female Founders Dashboard. This comprehensive data tool tracks investment activity over time and reveals a persistent gap in venture funding going to women-led companies.  Funding Growth, but Uneven Progress In 2024, startups founded exclusively by…

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