Equity 8 Start-Up Success Stories A tiny percentage of capital is sent the way of female start-ups, but these women broke through with genius ideas and tenacity on tap. By Emily J. Brooks Equity A tiny percentage of capital is sent the way of female start-ups, but these women broke through with genius ideas and tenacity on tap. By Emily J. Brooks Previous article Beyond The Binary: Understanding Gender Next article Five Money Managers Cut The Crap The numbers continue to count against female start-ups with just 2.19 per cent of global venture dollars directed to female-led start-ups in 2016. A 2017 report also revealed only 17 per cent of venture-backed start-ups were led by women, a dial that hasn’t shifted in five years. While the data proves there’s significant ground to make up, anecdotally the news is better. Finding successful international case studies is a relatively easy pursuit. Not only are they doing well, but they’re succeeding in a range of industries including technology, finance, healthcare, wellness and media. Here are our top picks.Away Founders: Steph Korey and Jen Rubio something Related Articles Money How motherhood hits your financial future (and what to do about it) By Jamila Rizvi Money Is your takeaway coffee costing you 100k? By Jamila Rizvi Relationships Dr Sullivan thought an abusive client had changed. He hadn’t. By Sally Spicer Relationships What Geraldine Bilston wants victim-survivors to know By Sally Spicer Equity New interactive series highlights what determines women’s financial fate By FW Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By Sally Spicer Diamond Meet the leaders: Erin Vincent By Odessa Blain Diamond Meet the leaders: Malini Raj By Odessa Blain Subscribe to our newsletter Be the first to hear about the latest FW news, exciting events and exclusive offers.
