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All female-founded businesses still only getting 2% of equity investment with increased funding for AI firms ‘exacerbating’ the trend

The share of equity investment going to all female-founded businesses remained at 2% in 2025, the same as the average across the last decade. All-female...

Government launches new taskforce to tackle barriers faced by women in tech sector

The first meeting has taken place of a new group designed to tackle the challenges that prevent women from pursuing careers in the UK’s...

Government-backed taskforce hits £635 million for female entrepreneur funds

The Invest in Women Taskforce, which was set up in 2024 to boost the amount of funding going to female entrepreneurs, has raised £635...

Women on the benefits of going it alone

Women who start their own businesses report a significant boost in confidence, resilience, and self-belief, even though many are feeling the stress of so-called "entrepreneurial...

More women than ever launched companies in 2022

Women founded more than 150,000 new companies last year despite a more challenging economic environment. The resilience of female entrepreneurs is underlined by data...

Arise Sir Morph! Aardman co-founders among entrepreneurs recognised in King’s birthday honours

Peter Lord and David Sproxton, co-founders of animation company Aardman, which created characters including Morph, have been knighted in the King's 2026 birthday honours. Launched...

Female-led companies show higher average turnover growth than male-led firms but still face challenges accessing funding

UK businesses led by women grew turnover faster on average than male-led firms and companies with mixed leadership teams in 2025 but are still...

Government-backed fund for female entrepreneurs announces first close of £130 million

The flagship fund for a government-backed initiative aimed at boosting access to finance for female business owners has reached a formal first close of...

26 recommended actions to support female entrepreneurs in the UK

Introducing a Female Enterprise Investment Scheme as part of the 2025 Autumn Budget should be one of several actions taken by the government to...

Rosaleen Blair joins BGF board

Growth capital investor BGF has appointed Rosaleen Blair to its Board as Non-Executive Director. A recognised industry leader, Blair has been instrumental in transforming the...
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