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🍓 The recording of NuFund’s Women in Angel Investing panel discussion is available!  Five women explain how and why they started investing, the paths they took to get to this point in their journey, the lessons they’ve learned, dos and don’ts, and much more!  #aneglinvesting #businessangel #startupinvestor #femaleinvestor

📈 Another week, another #fintechthursday! 💻 Today the recommended reading is "50 Female Angel Investors From CEE Recommended by Our Community" by The Recursive.   In this article, the representation of women in venture investing is the focus, and EBAN is committed to increasing these numbers for a better gender balance. Also, you can recommend any female angel investor who you believe should be on the list to increase their network visibility! ▶️ Read now: https://lnkd.in/d4wCwy5r

She Means Business 🤔 💭 Women in Tech are Leading the Social Impact Charge The landscape of startups is transforming, with a surge in women-founded ventures tackling critical social issues! #WomenInTech #FemaleFounders are making a real difference in the world. Why is this exciting? Diverse leadership fosters innovative solutions. Women entrepreneurs are often attuned to social needs. Studies show women-led startups deliver impressive ROI. What's next? Let's support these inspiring founders and celebrate their impact! #impactinvesting #womenempowerment #BPlanadvisors #Buildingbusinesses

🚀 Did you know that only 2% of global VC funding went to all-female founding teams, while 15% went to mixed-gender founding teams in 2022? 🌐 The Female Founder Challenge, organized by Viva Technology, aims to empower women entrepreneurs by facilitating networking opportunities and providing access to funding through experience-sharing and connecting them with venture capitalists. 📣 Here's your chance to pitch your solution in front of a jury of top decision-makers and investors, have 1-to-1 meetings with VCs, gain visibility on the digital platform of VivaTech 2024, and win many more prizes. 👉🏻 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dsn_aTyM #vivatech #femalefounder #femalefounderchallenge #startups

Happy International Women's Day to all the women that actively move forward making a difference. We cannot do enough to support other women and minority groups in forging a positive path into the future. As a woman entrepreneur with 25 years experience in owning my own business, I have seen a lot of change for the better. More women on boards, holding leadership positions and getting better remuneration - but as statistics show, we still have a long way to go. Women can sometimes be our own worse enemies. - Competitive women may hold other women back from getting equal billing especially when it comes to board seats. - Women need to champion other women, even if they are competitors, because there is enough business out there for everyone. - Let younger women take your position at a speaking event. You were once given an opportunity and now is the time to pass that baton. So many older women speak at every event (same speakers over and over again), and yet while your experience is great, you are not helping women take the stage. - Understand that men and women are not born equal and some of that is genetics. Women getting pregnant or going through menopause may have challenges -- being more understanding is critical to change. - Make another woman's day by complimenting them on their success or journey. Today, I was featured in IT Brief, CFO Magazine, Channel Life and a number of other editorials around the globe. Next year, I would love to pass that baton. https://lnkd.in/giQKdBt7

Want to learn more about the 2X Challenge? As we celebrate International Women's Day and reflect on this year's theme 'Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress', it feels a fitting time to reflect on the Challenge which has mobilised US$27 billion in investments to benefit women since 2018. Our CEO Jessica Espinoza joined the The Flip for a discussion about the past accomplishments of and future plans for the Challenge, and to explore what is gender smart investing. Watch and listen now: https://lnkd.in/dcMgvH2Y

Calling all women in #kualalumpur interested in #angelinvesting to come join us for a high-energy session! Have you ever wondered how to get started with angel investing? Some people think you can only start investing in early-stage startups when you bring 100K to the table. Epic Angels will show how there are many ways to be an angel investor with a much smaller budget. On 28th Feb at 6:30pm we host an exclusive event for executive women on KL who are curious about angel investing and the startup scene. You are invited to join this in-person event, where we will explain the basics of angel investing. 💡 Gain valuable insights into angel investing and take your first steps towards investing in startups 📚 Learn what it’s actually like to invest through real-deal cases and develop hands-on investing skills 🤝 Connect and engage with like-minded women in KL who share a passion for building a dynamic startup ecosystem in SEA, and wider APAC. I look forward to seeing you there!! Save your spot here: https://bit.ly/486kqgE #startups #womeninvestors #epicinvestor

Entering 2024, the funding landscape for #women #founders remains challenging, but it's time to focus on solutions. Despite the benefits of gender diversity in startups and increasing valuations of women-founded ventures, securing funding remains elusive. While policy changes have addressed overt discrimination, subtle biases persist in pitch rooms. Here are three strategies to navigate and counteract these biases: 🔊 Reframe the narrative: Shift from prevention to promotion. By addressing risk concerns and then highlighting growth opportunities, founders can better align with investor expectations and increase their chances of funding. 👑 Address imposter syndrome: Recognize and overcome self-doubt by cultivating support networks and diving into market data, empowering founders to convey their venture's value effectively. 🚀 Emphasize opportunity over impact: Challenge biases by showcasing the financial potential and unique market insights of women-led businesses, reframing them as lucrative investments. Let's empower women founders to overcome biases and pave the way for inclusivity and success in entrepreneurship. Together, we can create an environment where every founder has an equal opportunity to thrive. #WomenEntrepreneurs #AccessToCapital #InnovationLeadership Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dwnd-A2w

Thank you, Evgenia Plotnikova, for your empowering and crucial message 👏 The narrative that we're short on female partners in the European venture capital landscape is certainly not due to a shortage of capable and ready talent. On the contrary, the pool of exceptionally talented women ready to step up / already killing it is abundant and robust (just to quote a few: Melina Sánchez Montañés, Pauline Roux, Sophie Winwood, Namratha Kothapalli, Sabine VanderLinden, Roxanne VARZA and the list goes on...) Evidence from numerous studies consistently supports the idea that diversity within management teams doesn't just boost creativity and innovation but also leads to better financial outcomes. These benefits stem not only from gender diversity but also from the richness of varied work experiences and perspectives that women bring to the table 💥 It's particularly disheartening, on the cusp of International Women's Day, to hear opinions that reduce a female hire to a cost. Women are not a 'tax' on resources; they are invaluable assets to any organization. But it also shows how important it is to acknowledge and celebrate the critical roles that women play in the European tech scene, as investors, founders, operators, and advisors 🌟 As an junior female investor in the European VC industry, I am incredibly inspired by the multitude of female role models available to me. Additionally, I am thankful to be part of a nurturing team that dedicates time to mentor me and fosters my growth, kopa ventures (formerly Wi Venture) 🌍 #allies #femaleinvestors #equalityforall #womenday #empoweringwomen

I hope nowadays, everyone, especially powerful men in tech, should be aware that it is not acceptable anymore to think of women as any less than them. It is highly disgraceful, and not speaking up means tolerating gender inequality in tech. The first step to tackle allocating only 1% of VC funding to women is to say something when something isn’t right. This is the 21st century and not a time when women cannot have a Harrods card for 30 years. A family friend who’s 70 was so surprised that I’m running my startup as, at her time, she wasn’t even allowed to have a Harrods card without her husband’s name. We have changed and done so much better since. But we can do better as a society and as an industry. Anyone who says this type of comment/ behaviour is acceptable is against making women equal. I urge you all to reflect and start making changes for a better tomorrow for all the women, your daughters, your cousins, and your friends.