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Why More Female-Led Startups Need To Focus On Scaling And Selling
by: Startacus Admin ~ 16th May 2023
Entrepreneur and author Fiona Hudson-Kelly shares some insights on why more female-led startups ought to focus on scaling and selling.
Since the 2008 economic downturn, 58% of all newly self-employed people have been women. The coronavirus pandemic increased these numbers even further, with 145,200 all-female-led businesses being incorporated in 2021 – nearly triple the number in 2018.&nb...
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One in two women say limited access to finance makes it hard to start a business
by: Startacus Admin ~ 6th March 2023
New study by business financial platform Tide reveals that over 50% of women find access to finance the biggest barrier to starting their own business.
More than one in two (53%) women across the UK find it challenging to start their own business, with limited access to finance the most significant barrier, a survey by Tide, the leading digital business financial platform, has warned.
Recent f...
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Female-led Pact Launches £30m Seed Fund
by: Startacus Admin ~ 24th November 2022
Pact launches its first £30M fund to back early-stage European tech startups using technology for economic inclusion, well-being and climate solutions.
Pact has launched its first £30m seed fund to back early-stage startups across Europe using technology to tackle key priorities for the next generation - economic inclusion, personal and professional well-being, and climate solutions...
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AccelerateHER Awards 2023 target ‘force for good’ female founders
by: Startacus Admin ~ 3rd November 2022Scotland-based female founders who are giving back to people or the planet - this is for you! Applications now open for the AccelerateHER Awards 2023.
Female founders are once again being offered an opportunity to raise their company’s profile and benefit from a package aimed at driving business growth with the launch of the AccelerateHER Awards 2023.
This year’s awards programme ha...
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Women in AI presents their first ever startup event in harnessing AI to enable growth for startups
by: Startacus Admin ~ 26th September 2022
In London later this week and interested in learning how AI can help startups scale? Book your ticket now for this free event from Women in AI featuring a panel of industry experts discussing just that.
Women in AI proudly present their very first free startup community event taking place at Wayve located in North London on Thursday 29th September 2022.
Women in AI is a nonprofit working towar...
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Ulster Bank supports SheGen2.0 by AwakenHub
by: Startacus Admin ~ 7th September 2022
Ulster Bank has once again partnered with AwakenHub to deliver the second iteration of its popular SheGenerate programme.
SheGen2.0 will provide targeted support for early-stage female founders and is particularly interested in supporting women who are interested in building their own business.
Interested entrepreneurs have just days left to apply for a spot on the all-island programme wh...
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Hotbed seeking women-led, boundary pushing startups for Overrules its new 10-week programme
by: Startacus Admin ~ 18th August 2022
Calling all fundraising women-led startups! Applications are now open to join Overrules a free 10-week programme from Hotbed. Learn from experts, connect with investors & peers and get funding ready!
Women-led startups who want to focus on traction, growth and fundraising - this programme has been created just for you!
Overrules is a new remote 10-week programme that’s being launched...
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Clarendon calls for other NI investors to sign up to Investing in Women Code
by: Startacus Admin ~ 4th April 2022
Clarendon Fund Managers becomes the first NI organisation to sign up to the Investing in Women Code and is now urging other Northern Ireland-based investors to join them in committing to support female founders.
Northern Ireland investors must commit to doing more to support female led businesses and encourage entrepreneurship among women if they want to ensure there is a strong pipeline of inn...
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Riley partners with Homeless Period Ireland to fight period poverty
by: Startacus Admin ~ 1st March 2022
Eco-friendly period product company Riley has partnered up with Homeless Period Ireland, whose mission is to end period poverty on the island.
Riley, an eco-friendly period product subscription service, whose crowdfunding campaign we have previously featured, have just announced a new partnership with Homeless Period Ireland, a volunteer-led initiative. The aim of Homeless Period Ireland is to ...
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TechStart and Women in Business launch grant competition for NI-based female founders
by: Startacus Admin ~ 6th December 2021
Female founder based in Northern Ireland? Have an innovative Business Idea? This fab funding opportunity is well worth a look!
A new funding opportunity aiming to support female founders in Northern Ireland with their innovative business ideas has just been launched by Techstart Ventures and Women in Business.
So, whether you are an individual with an exciting, novel idea, or an establis...
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- Startup Sook Receives Investment from Tobin Capital 24th May 2023 Tobin Capital continues to expand its portfolio by investing in pop-up marketplace Sook, the startup on a mission to revolutionise the high street.
- L Marks Seeking Startups and Scaleups for Sodexo Healthcare and Seniors Accelerator 23rd May 2023 Sodexo and L Marks open call for applications from innovative startups and scaleups to join their inaugural Sodexo Healthcare and Seniors Accelerator.
- United Utilities Innovation Lab launches call-out for innovative ideas for fifth programme 18th May 2023 Now in its fifth year, North West England water firm United Utilities opens call for Innovation Lab, its pioneering ideas incubation programme.
- OneTech Spins Out from Capital Enterprise to Support Underserved Communities in Tech Across the UK 18th May 2023 Not-for-profit OneTech has spunout from Capital Enterprise to expand its offering and continue its mission of creating a more equitable, diverse and supported startup ecosystem.