Investing in gender-diverse companies leads to stronger business outcomes, yet in emerging markets, only 11% of startups that attain seed funding are led by women, and this gap grows over subsequent stages of investment. This publication contains case studies, strategies, and practical advice from five accelerators and entrepreneur support organizations that have been successful in helping women-led startups in emerging markets overcome barriers and secure capital post-acceleration. These lessons and insights can be applied by stakeholders across the investment ecosystem to help scale up vital financing for women-led startups in emerging markets and beyond, ensuring a level playing field for all entrepreneurs.
Blog » Scaling Equity: Lessons from Accelerators Supporting Women-led Startups in Emerging Markets (2023)
Scaling Equity: Lessons from Accelerators Supporting Women-led Startups in Emerging Markets (2023)
Investing in gender-diverse companies leads to stronger business outcomes, yet in emerging markets, only 11% of startups that attain seed funding are led by women, and this gap grows over subsequent stages of investment. This publication contains case studies, strategies, and practical advice from five accelerators and entrepreneur support organizations that have been successful in helping women-led startups in emerging markets overcome barriers and secure capital post-acceleration. These lessons and insights can be applied by stakeholders across the investment ecosystem to help scale up vital financing for women-led startups in emerging markets and beyond, ensuring a level playing field for all entrepreneurs.