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Investing in Women Code Annual Report 2024

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has published its annual Investing in Women Code report which finds that venture capital fund managers who have signed up to the Code are more likely to invest in female founders.

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The Investing in Women Code (IWC) was founded in 2019 as a landmark government-led initiative in response to the Rose Review’s findings that a lack of funding was one of the most significant barriers to women seeking to effectively scale a business. 

Investing in Women Code Partners include the British Business Bank, British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA), UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA), UK Finance, and Responsible Finance. Code Partners are responsible for managing data collection and reporting, on behalf of government.

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Published 18 September 2024

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