Data & Insights

THE EVIDENCE IS OVERWHELMING

The strategic intelligence layer the UK economy has been missing — an economic strategy for the female economy.

THE UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH

51%

Women make up 51% of the population but lead only 19% of businesses

<2%

Women receive less than 2% of equity investment

90%+

Yet women influence 90%+ of consumer purchasing decisions

Ignoring women isn't just unfair. It's bad economics.

£310bn

Economic Uplift

Potential addition to the UK economy by closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship.

1.9x

Higher Returns

Women-founded startups deliver higher returns per dollar invested than male-founded counterparts.

19%

Women-Led Businesses

Despite being 51% of the population, women lead less than 1 in 5 UK businesses.

<2%

Equity Investment

The percentage of venture capital funding that goes to all-female founded teams.

VISIBILITY

Amplifying the stories of women who found, run, and lead businesses across all sectors.

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DATA

Using evidence and research to demonstrate the economic case for investing in women.

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OUR SOURCES

Our insights are drawn from rigorous research and authoritative data sources.

The Gender Index Invest in Women Taskforce Women and Equalities Committee UK Industrial Strategy

POLICY LEVERS FOR CHANGE

Evidence points to these key areas where policy intervention can unlock women's entrepreneurial potential:

EIS/SEIS tax incentives reform

Public procurement diversity targets

Gender pay gap reporting for SMEs

Access to growth capital initiatives

Childcare infrastructure investment

Financial services product innovation

Why Policy Matters

Systemic change requires systemic solutions. Policy reform creates the structural conditions that enable women entrepreneurs to start, scale, and succeed.