TheGenderIndex @TheGenderIndex
Create a benchmark of the current level of activity undertaken by UK SMEs that are female founder owned & led - the 1st to be made freely & easily accessible. thegenderindex.co.uk London Joined February 2022-
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Purpose is powerful—but without profit, it’s not sustainable. As Forbes’ Melissa Houston notes, many female founders struggle to turn purpose into profit. The Gender Index shows: it’s not ambition, it’s access. forbes.com/sites/melissah… #FemaleFounders #FinancialEmpowerment
Burnout isn’t a personal failure–it’s a structural warning sign. 43% of working women report burnout vs 31% of men. We need workplaces that value wellbeing, equity & sustainable leadership. When all founders thrive, the economy thrives. Read: forbes.com/sites/rachelbu…
Female-led companies remain underrepresented in key sectors; construction is just 7.93% female-led. That’s why stories like SHE-IY SOS matter. Laura Bartlett turned a lifelong passion for DIY into a thriving business. Read more here: sunderlandbusinesspartnership.co.uk/laura-gets-wom… #FemaleFounders
Through her Female Founders Club, Lauren has created a network for local women who often feel isolated after leaving traditional workplaces. The Gender Index data shows that women founders continue to face barriers to funding. Read more: bedfordindependent.co.uk/bedford-women-… #FemaleFounders
The barriers women face in business are often systemic and deeply personal. Change requires more than awareness. It demands inclusive funding, stronger peer networks, and a business culture that values diverse leadership. Read about it here: british-business-bank.co.uk/business-guida…
Female founders remain excluded from the spotlight. In H1 2025, not a single one of Europe’s new unicorns had a woman on the founding team, a reflection of funding flows that continue to bypass female-led businesses. Read more: techfundingnews.com/europes-unicor…
Women-led businesses at The EpiCentre in Haverhill are reshaping what entrepreneurship looks like. Stories like these show that supporting women to lead is an economic imperative, not just a social one. Read more: businessweekly.co.uk/posts/innovati…
Unlocking the potential of female entrepreneurs Jenny Francis, local director at Metro Bank in Southampton, highlights both the promise of women-led businesses and the persistent barriers they face. Read the full article here: dailyecho.co.uk/news/25232415.… #FemaleFounders
Female-led businesses are still being left behind Just 0.05% of female-led businesses in the UK are high growth, half the rate of their male-led counterparts. The message is clear: without action, the gap remains. Read our latest blog: thegenderindex.co.uk/news/the-stagn… #FemaleFounders
Financial literacy isn’t just for accountants. It’s a critical leadership skill, especially for founders aiming to grow sustainable, resilient businesses. Read more here: forbes.com/sites/melissah… #FemaleFounders #FinancialLiteracy #WomenInBusiness #BusinessLeadership
According to recent US data, only 1.9% of women-owned businesses generate over $1 million in revenue and yet they contribute $2.2 trillion to the economy and employ 9.4 million people. Read more here: inc.com/robin-camarote… #FemaleFounders #WomenInBusiness
Online abuse is not just a social issue, it’s a business issue. Rachel Watkyn describes the online harassment she faces simply for being a woman in business. Read the article here: ft.com/content/3190cc… #FemaleFounders #GenderEquality #WomeninBusiness
At The Gender Index, we believe change starts with visibility. We give policymakers, investors, and ecosystems the insight they need to act with purpose. Explore the insights in our 2025 report and see where the real opportunity lies. thegenderindex.co.uk/reports #TheGenderIndex
New analysis from Swoop Funding of over 50,000 UK businesses shows a stark gap Male-led firms hold 12x more business debt. The average debt held by male-led businesses is £315,000. For female-led, it’s just £91,000. Read more: euronews.com/business/2025/… #FemaleFounders
Female founders are rewriting the rules of business Starting a business as a woman means navigating spaces that weren’t built with you in mind, from biased questioning to exclusionary networks. But #FemaleFounders aren't waiting to be let in. They’re building on their own terms.
Backing founders. Building funders Lifted Ventures has joined forces with Gordons and RBC Brewin Dolphin to support women-led start-ups and grow the number of female angel investors across the UK. Read more here: bdaily.co.uk/articles/2025/… #FemaleFounders #InclusiveInvestment
Bootstrapped female founders are building on their own terms Faced with systemic funding bias, more women are bypassing VC funders and scaling businesses with their own resources. Read more here: forbes.com/sites/bryanrob… #FemaleFounders #WomenInBusiness
A national step forward for women in innovation Five UK universities have joined forces to launch WE Innovate National, a pioneering initiative designed to support 150 women-led teams annually across the UK. Read more: digit.fyi/uk-unis-launch… #FemaleFounders #WomenInBusiness
Representation at the top: progress, but still too slow The number of women leading Fortune 500 companies has risen, to 55 in 2025. It's the highest total on record, but out of 500, it represents just 11%. Read more here: fortune.com/2025/06/02/for… #FemaleFounders
Unlocking local potential: Why Crawley needs more women in business Women in Crawley are making their mark, but the pipeline needs strengthening. Access to mentorship, funding, and trusted networks remains critical. Read more here: sussexexpress.co.uk/business/why-c… #FemaleFounders
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