In 2024, over 145,000 women across the UK started new businesses. This figure has doubled since 2018, marking a dramatic rise in female entrepreneurship. From tech and finance to logistics and manufacturing, women are not only launching ventures at record speed but also breaking into sectors historically dominated by men.
Yet behind the surge lies a persistent challenge. A recent survey revealed that 59% of women founders feel ignored or dismissed by investors. Many lead revenue-generating businesses, yet still struggle to be taken seriously during funding pitches. The UK investment landscape, it seems, remains skewed by gender bias.
