Catherine Griffin’s Post

In this month of International Women, and as the father of two aspiring daughters, their working mother/my wife and to the many amazing women in my network, I am compelled to share this article from our friends at PitchBook. I have been in the company of some amazing, powerful, enterprising female founders as clients and friends and frankly could rightly do with more support from the investment community. #femalefounders #femaleinvestors #venturecapital #femaleentrepreneurship

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders The entrepreneurial landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with women at the forefront of this revolution. From Silicon Valley startups to rural enterprises, women entrepreneurs are breaking barriers, shattering stereotypes, and driving innovation across industries. What sets women entrepreneurs apart? It's their unique blend of resilience, empathy, and strategic vision. Despite facing systemic challenges and biases, women are carving out their space in the business world, harnessing their experiences and perspectives to create impactful ventures.

⭐️Looking forward to participating on a panel about Women Investing in Women at the BIS Summit.⭐️ It is a pleasure speaking with friends Melissa Allen and Tastey Blackman, JP, MBA, and we all know it will be a great session with Laura Scarlett Martin 🚀 as the moderator! #panel #investing #speaking #entrepreneurship Nobellum

Shaa Wasmund MBE "The Rise of The Female Entrepreneur" summit at the London Stock Exchange yesterday was inspiring as it was empowering. The 'funding gender gap' is a stark reality with men receiving 6.2 times more funding in 2023 compared to women. Bottom line; this disparity drives systemic bias and hampers genuine diversity and inclusivity in business. There is no sense or sensibility when the performance of women-founded companies speaks for itself. According to a Forbes article, companies in First Round Capital’s portfolio founded by women outperformed those founded by men by an impressive 63%. The venture capital arena remains predominantly male-controlled - as Shaa said, "we need to start seeing more women on the other side of the table" - like Samira Ann Qassim and Saloni Bhojwani from UK VC for female founders Pink Salt Ventures. Here's to every single woman and man in the room, driving this agenda.  Change is not just necessary; it's imperative. 💪 Brenda Emmanus OBE Trinny Woodall Ruby Raut Vanessa Vallely OBE CCMI Sarah Turner Emma Thackray Ellie Webb 💃🏽✨ Sarah-Jane Butler Antonia Philp Bill Morrow (Angels Den) Kerry Dwyer David B Horne Heather Black Claudine Reid MBE Jennie Bayliss Louise van Haarst Graham Rowan Sophie Luck Janet Coyle CBE Jonny Seaman Olivia Jenkins Susan C. Allen Augustin Julianne Ponan MBE Karen Tracey Preethi Nair - Author, Keynote Speaker, MD Neil Shah Tamara Box Sam Smith @Emily Bullman #venturecapital #gendergap #femalefunding #entrepreneurs #femaleinvestment #fempreneurs #femalefounder Julia Hoggett Jodie Miller Rupa Ganatra Popat Joselyn Zhou Marla Shapiro Jaysri Thangam Rachel Weiss

Stage Next Ventures is a network-driven venture fund investing in high-growth companies led by women with prior business-building experience. StageNext Fund invests in high-growth technology companies led by seasoned women entrepreneurs that have secured a lead investor for their round. They were founders and advisors and have worked together for over 20 years to recruit 800+ women entrepreneurs and invest human capital in their businesses. They are leveraging a similar process and network to access preferred deals and empower experienced investors and operators to support their portfolio companies. Their vision is to be the strategic capital of choice for women-led growth companies seeking smart money and value-add investors. https://stagenext.vc/ #venturecapital #firm #investors #enterprenuers #founders

Can we empower women through entrepreneurship?🤔 Of course! ✨Empowering women through entrepreneurship is not just about business— ➡️it's about creating opportunities for growth, innovation, and leadership. ✨Supporting women-owned businesses isn't just a choice- ➡️it's an investment in a future where diversity thrives, creativity flourishes, and communities prosper. Let's continue to encourage women in business, creating a world where their entrepreneurial spirit drives positive change and sustainable progress. #womeninbusiness #womenempowerment #SaiNethraKara P.S.: Pic is from an event I covered when I was a small-size entrepreneur myself🙈

🚀 Progress Made: European female founders have made strides, raising over 10x the funds compared to a decade ago. 📉 Funding Gap: Despite this, they received less than 25% of total European VC deal value in 2023. 👩💼 VC Decision-Makers: Only 15.2% of decision-makers at larger VC firms are women, impacting investment in female-led startups. 💡 Solution: Increasing female VC representation could boost support and funding for female entrepreneurs. 🌍 Economic Impact: Addressing this gender gap could add an estimated £250 billion to the UK economy. Let’s champion for more #DiversityInVC and #FemaleFounders! 💪🌟

The journey to empower female entrepreneurs in the ever-evolving world of startups and investments is a collective effort. We invite you to share your thoughts on how we can create a more inclusive and supportive ecosystem. Your insights matter! At AccelRevenue, we champion diversity, and with prominent women leaders among us, we are committed to shaping an inclusive landscape where every entrepreneur can thrive. Let's engage in a meaningful dialogue and explore innovative ways to uplift female voices in the entrepreneurial journey. Join us in this transformative discussion and be part of the change! #AccelRevenue #WomenInBusiness #DiversityInInvesting #Empowerment #StartupEcosystem #InclusiveEntrepreneurship #InvestorCommunity #JoinTheConversation #InvestorPerspective #ShapeTheFuture #WomenLeaders #EntrepreneurialJourney

🌟Empowering Female Founders: The Changing Landscape of Women in Business🌟 The entrepreneurial landscape is evolving, offering more opportunities for female founders. Despite challenges, the progress is undeniable: 🚀 Rising Participation: Women now make up nearly half of new entrepreneurs, with 47% of new business owners in 2022. 💼 Improved Funding Rates: In 2022, 41% of women-owned businesses received funding, higher than the 37% for male-owned businesses. 📉 Persistent Gaps: Only 2.1% of U.S. venture capital went to women-only founded businesses in 2022, and the average funding size for women-owned companies remains lower. 😁 Success stories like those of Olivia Cotes-James (Luüna) and Victoria Zorin (Nola Technologies) inspire us to push boundaries and fight for our dreams. Their advice? Be confident, strategic, and never shy away from opportunities. Let’s continue to support and invest in female-led businesses to close the gap and foster innovation! 💪Read the CNBC article pasted below to learn more! #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #FemaleFounders #Innovation #GenderEquity #YablonStaffing #WBENC 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eB6xvD8t

🌟 Join Stella: Empowering Female Founders for a Brighter Future! 🌟 At Stella, our mission is crystal clear: we exist to inspire, equip, and propel diverse female founders to launch, grow, and sustain their businesses successfully. But we're not stopping there. Our broader vision is to achieve equal representation of female founders and funders across the venture table. We believe in the incredible potential of women-led startups. We understand that to drive change and create a more equitable entrepreneurial landscape; we need to provide the support, resources, and opportunities that diverse female founders deserve. Stella is more than an organization; it's a movement to increase equality in the world of entrepreneurship. Join us in making this vision a reality. Let's shatter the glass ceiling, level the playing field, and work together to empower female founders and cultivate a thriving network of investors championing diversity. When women succeed, we all thrive. Together, we can shape a brighter, more inclusive future for startups and businesses everywhere. 💪🚀 https://lnkd.in/enpgBtFJ #Stella #nonprofit #community #womeninbusiness #womensupportingwomen #womenentrepreneurs #investinwomen #StellaFoundation #StellaEmpowers #Empowerment #Entrepreneurship #inwomenweinvest #togettoeven