One of the world's largest global wealth managers, UBS, has partnered with a northern volunteer collective working to improve access to finance for female-led businesses.
Fund Her North is made up of over 28 women in venture capital, funding organisations and angel groups with a combined investment power of over £450m the North.
It was established by Helen Oldham, founding board director of NorthInvest, Jordan Dargue, founder of Dargue Associates and director of North Invest, Jess Jackson, head of investment at GC Angels, Charlotte Ashton, founding director of Implicit Advisory, Samantha Piddington, head of corporate finance at Deepbridge Capital and Chi-chi Ekweozor, entrepreneur and founder of Assenty Ltd.
