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The UK government’s sixth annual Investing in Women Code report shows Code signatories allocated 32% of their 2025 venture investment to teams with at least one female founder, compared with 15% across the wider equity market.
Startup News
Innovate UK has selected 100 women founders across the UK; 61 will receive £75,000 each plus a year of tailored support.
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The UK fund of funds supporting female fund managers and female founders has announced a first close at £130 million towards a £250 million target.
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New government-backed research says participating investors are outperforming the wider market in funding female founders, while the Bank highlights further commitments to diverse fund managers.
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Aquis Stock Exchange has announced the inaugural cohort for its public-markets readiness programme, with half of the participating companies founded by women.
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The year-long accelerator will support five ambitious female founders with mentoring, investor access and the opportunity to secure part of a £2 million investment pot.
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Innovate UK and GC Angels are launching an eight-week accelerator designed to help underrepresented founders prepare for fundraising, with potential access to up to £500,000 in equity investment.
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