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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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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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Women account for just 15 of the 205 founders in Sifted’s 2026 UK and Ireland leaderboard, with only three female-led companies making the top 100.
Startup News
The new managing partner will lead the UK’s £500 million sovereign AI fund and help expand its reach across the British startup ecosystem.
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The British Business Bank’s sixth annual progress report highlights continued differences between participating financial institutions and the broader market.
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