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 made, continued momentum is essential to unlock the full economic potential of women-led businesses.
Crucially, the Government highlighted the role of industry-led initiatives — including the Invest in Women Taskforce — in driving measurable change. With hundreds of millions already mobilised to support female and mixed-founder businesses, the Taskforce is positioned as a central pillar of the UK’s strategy to address long-standing disparities in venture capital allocation.
The Committee’s report draws attention to the fact that women-led businesses still receive a disproportionately small share of venture capital funding. However, the Government’s response emphasises collaboration between policymakers, investors and the private sector as the route to sustainable progress, rather than short-term fixes.
By keeping the issue high on the policy agenda, this latest development underscores that improving outcomes for female entrepreneurs is viewed not only as a fairness issue, but as a significant economic opportunity. Increasing investment into women-led firms has the potential to drive innovation, job creation and long-term growth across the UK.
For founders and investors alike, the message is clear: progress is being closely monitored at the highest levels, and there is continued commitment to ensuring that capital flows more equitably across the ecosystem.