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Black women receive just 1% of all VC funding. On Monday 3 June US federal courts banned the Fearless Fund providing grants exclusively to black women on the basis that it is “discriminatory”. Here’s why it’s such a terrible decision. #vcfunding #fearlessfund #womeninbusiness #blackwomeninbusiness #fundinggap #womenandmoney

Happy National Women-Owned Business Day! Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and innovation of women entrepreneurs everywhere! From breaking barriers to leading industries, women-owned businesses are driving change and empowering future generations. Supporting women-owned businesses isn’t just about shopping small—it's about investing in equality, creativity, and a more diverse marketplace. 🌱 Nonprofits like WWBIC, invest in women-owned small businesses to help make dreams a reality. We're proud to have invested $15,000 into WWBIC's work over the past two years. Tag your favorite women-owned businesses below and let’s spread the love! 💚👇

Consider this: Women of color are the most founded entrepreneurial demographic yet are the least funded. Given this disparity, one might wonder why the Fearless Fund program's proactive efforts in supporting women-founded businesses serving the BIPOC communities were discriminatory. Black women are leading the way in entrepreneurship, with 17% of Black women starting or running new businesses, compared to 15% of white men, according to https://lnkd.in/ewgW96rs. The significant growth in entrepreneurship is evident, with African American women-owned businesses growing by 258%, Latina women-owned businesses by 180%, and Asian American women-owned businesses by 156%. This trend is further highlighted by https://lnkd.in/ei_eiwGt. However, despite these impressive numbers, women of color still face substantial challenges, particularly in accessing capital and sustaining their businesses. Considering the marginalization of underserved communities and women of color getting equitable funding, why are women of color still facing substantial challenges accessing capital and sustaining their businesses? This question prompts the need for more significant support and equality in entrepreneurship for women of color. Watch more insights shared by Fearless Fund CEO on the challenges women of color face in fundraising in this video. Although I recommend doing your research, here are three links to women of color grant programs: https://lnkd.in/eFyj3j7Z, https://lnkd.in/e3qshWUS, and https://lnkd.in/ey84zfJk If you know of any leads or resources, please add more to inspire and help other women in need. #Inspire #BeAnInspiration #VentureCapital #FundingWomensEntrepreneurship #itistimetoinnovate

When women have money, they do things differently. Female billionaires overwhelmingly focus on philanthropy—71% cite it as their top “hobby,” compared to 71% of male billionaires favoring sports. But here’s the thing: you don’t have to be a billionaire to make a difference. Philanthropy is powerful, and as a nonprofit, we deeply value it. Yet, there’s so much more women can do with their money. By learning to invest for impact, women at all levels—whether inheriting wealth, growing their careers, or managing everyday budgets—can transform families, communities, and systems. As we head into a season of shopping and giving, take a moment to reflect on the power of your money: 🛍️ Where you spend it. 🏦 Where you bank it. 📈 Where you invest it. Every decision creates a ripple. Together, let’s ensure those ripples create waves of change—on our own terms. Make sure you're signed up for our newsletter to stay up to date on how women are and can make a difference: https://lnkd.in/eKsN7_WN

Last week, my realization is that women founded companies though underfunded, they all share same meaningful impact and lasting solutions. Today, is this year last round table discussion with my fellow Queens at Flip the Script - we pat each other’s back as we make big waves with our creativity and passion. I just love this program, how it’s not Silicon Valley prescribed approach but more heart based and unbiased ways to fund raising for women, in all shapes and form. 🫶🏻🎉👸 We are ready for 2025 Marielou Kalonji - supportive and lovely Facilitator Flip The Script, Canadian Women's Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC) Rina Carlini, Ph.D. Cheryl Sutherland Funmi Fatona

Sarah Dusek’s new book, Thinking Bigger: A PitchDeck Formula for Women Who Want to Change the World, offers actionable insights on raising money for female founders. Much of the book’s advice is drawn from her own journey with Under Canvas. One key takeaway? Show your strategy. Though she told Inc. that some investors might go purely off vibes and instinct, those instances of blind faith are rare. Instead, Dusek says, most “like to think about what it is that we’re backing, and what’s the plan we want, what we want you to execute.”

CNY Businesswomen: Would you like to grow YOUR business or expand YOUR team? If so, consider applying for a $5000 Women Investing in Women Grant from The Women's Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. Application deadline is Monday, September 30. Let me know if you have questions or want more details. #empoweringwomen

Join this webinar hosted by Asset Funders Network on May 1, 2024, from 10-11am PST as they explore pathways for funders to thoughtfully and expeditiously move money to Native-led work as a step forward to address long standing inequities. They will share the ideas, opportunities, insights and challenges which emerged from recent roundtable sessions co-created in collaboration with Roanhorse Consulting, LLC, Native Women Lead, AFN, and philanthropic partners. This webinar will support funders to ignite deep and nuanced conversations within their organization and with peer funders in order to develop right relationship with Indigenous-led efforts so that they can provide and sustain long term catalytic support and resources for Native entrepreneurs. Register: https://bit.ly/4aDxv3n #FinancialEmpowerment #FinancialAccess #FinancialInclusion

According to McKinsey, women are set to inherit $11 trillion by 2030. Yet, many young women still feel unprepared to manage this wealth. How can we change that equation for the next generation of girls and women 👧🏻? - Involve daughters early in financial discussions to give them confidence and knowledge. - Empower them with individual responsibility, like choosing a donation or investment opportunity that means something to them. - Work with other females as mentors and educators, which can make them feel more connected to the topic. It’s important to start early with financial education and literacy, as the girls of today will become the power investors of tomorrow. Read the entire Forbes article for more. https://lnkd.in/eD4eHYdx

This is a case that I have been following, which should have went for The Fearless Fund. It’s not clear the reason the appeal court did not find in favor for multiracial women to have access to VC and Private Equity capital. “Fearless Fund invests in women of color led businesses seeking pre-seed, seed level or series A financing. Our mission is to bridge the gap in venture capital funding for women of color founders building scalable, growth aggressive companies. Fearless Fund is built by women of color for women of color.” https://lnkd.in/eFywAKQF #fearlessfreedom