Name any well-known tech brand, Spotify, Dropbox, UIPath, … chances are it started with funding from venture capitalists – investors that take on high risks to put money behind new ideas. Yet, whilst VC might be a dynamic investment industry, the space is...
It is widely recognised that improving diversity and inclusion in the venture capital and private equity industries is the right thing to do. Not only that, but there is strong evidence that increasing diversity will lead to better returns, increased talent retention...
We are delighted to share the news that Diversity VC has partnered with Gapsquare, a tool that allows companies to obtain instant insights, automate compliance, and visualise data relating to their their gender pay gap. Founded by Zara Nanu, Gapsquare makes it easier...
On Monday evening, Gabrielle, Charlotte and I gave a talk about a career in investing at Cambridge University, called ‘Investment Uncovered’. This was designed to advertise the profession to students but, more specifically, women. The three of us from different ends...
Over the last months since launching Diversity.VC in April 2016, the team and I have had numerous conversations about the challenges of breaking into the VC industry, particularly without a ‘traditional’ banking or consultancy background, or if in whatever way you are...
Venture Capital is funding the future. The decisions made by VCs filter through to the whole community and we have a responsibility to ensure the right decisions are being made. We need the industry to be free from bias.
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