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Women Entrepreneurs Are Driving Economic Growth and Innovation Despite Persistent Challenges
Women Entrepreneurs Are Driving Economic Growth and Innovation Despite Persistent Challenges

This report underscores the growing role of women-owned businesses in driving innovation, digital transformation and their contributions to various sectors, emphasizing their resilience and adaptability during economic uncertainty.

Bridging Cultural Values and Overcoming Funding and Mentorship Barriers to Empower Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs
Bridging Cultural Values and Overcoming Funding and Mentorship Barriers to Empower Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs

This research sheds light on the common challenges faced by women entrepreneurs and the unique barriers and experiences encountered by Indigenous women.

Women Entrepreneurs Seek Angel Investment at Lower Rates Than Men But Have An Equal Probability of Getting It
Women Entrepreneurs Seek Angel Investment at Lower Rates Than Men But Have An Equal Probability of Getting It

This study shows that women-owned businesses can succeed in raising money from angels at the same rate as men.

Despite the Achievement, Funding Remains the Key Barrier for Black Women Entrepreneurs in Canada
Despite the Achievement, Funding Remains the Key Barrier for Black Women Entrepreneurs in Canada

Black women entrepreneurs face significant barriers in securing the capital necessary to grow their businesses.

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Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Exploring the Barriers Facing Black Entrepreneurs in Canada

This report highlights the systemic barriers facing Black Canadian entrepreneurs regarding growth and success, including systemic racism, limited access to capital, and insufficient business networks.

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LGBTQ+ Grantmaking by US Foundations (2019-2020)

This report describes United States-based foundation funding supporting LGTBQ+ communities and issues awarded in calendar years 2019-2020. The data overview is mentioned below.

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Canadian Charities Giving to Indigenous Charities and Qualified Donees - 2018

Even though Indigenous people are about 4.9 percent of the population, Indigenous groups received just over half a percent of gifted funds.

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Mikwam Makwa Ikwe (Ice Bear Woman) – A National Needs Analysis on Indigenous Women’s Entrepreneurship

Many companies' efforts to improve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace still need a push to deliver on the promises made. The study explores the labor market effects of gender and race by examining board leadership appointments.

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Opportunity for Canadian Venture Capital Firms Dedicated to Increasing their Investment in Women-founded Firms

The research conducted by Female Funders and Highland Beta (2019) examines 55 venture funds and 26 angel investor groups in Canada.

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The Economic Experiences of Black Women in Canada

According to StatsCan 2016 survey data, the Black population now accounts for 3.5% of Canada's total population. Yet, Black people and women of colour continue to face systematic disadvantages such as fewer opportunities for career advancement and less access to essential services.

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Canadian Women in Venture Report 2019

Despite efforts toward increasing gender diversity in the venture capital (VC) industry, a significant gender gap remains among investment decision-makers and recipients of venture capital funding.

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Black Communities are Missed and Underfunded by Canadian Philanthropy

In 2017 and 2018, only six out of 40 public and private foundations funded Black-serving organizations, and only two foundations funded Black-led organizations.

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Families of Color Hold More Consumer Debt Compared to White Families

This report establishes the context for the existing inequities in the financial system in Canadian communities.

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Drop in Funding to Women-led Startups

According to Crunchbase figures, in 2019, 2.8% of funding went to women-led startups; which fell to 2.3% in 2020.

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Female Founders Got 2 percent of All Venture Capital Dollars across the US in 2021—the Lowest since 2016 (1.8 percent)

Female founders secured only 2% of venture capital in the U.S. in 2021, the smallest share since 2016 and a sign that efforts to diversify the famously male-dominated industry are struggling.

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Investing in Black Founders, and How Far We Need to Go

According to BLCK VC, black representation in the VC ranks increased slightly in the past year, from an estimated 3 percent of investors to 4 percent in 2021.

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