Tagged: international womens day

Just in Time For International Women’s Day: Crowdcube Celebrates Female Entrepreneurs

On International Women’s Day, Crowdcube celebrated female entrepreneurs that have previously or currently participated on its equity crowdfunding platform The funding portal stated: “We’ve previously written about how crowdfunding is redressing the balance of traditional finance and this still rings true for 2016 and 2017,… Read More

Innovate Finance Releases Survey Highlighting the Experience of Women Working in Fintech

In celebration of International Women’s Day, UK global fintech membership association Innovate Finance has released survey results that highlights the experiences of women working in financial technology. Innovate Finance revealed according to the results, which were reportedly compiled with anonymous feedback given by female members of… Read More

Kiva Announces International Women’s Day Campaign “Be Bold For Change, Invest in Her”

Kiva, the crowdfunding platform dedicated to connecting people through lending, announced the launch of its International Women’s Day campaign, Invest in Her. While sharing details about the new campaign, the funding portal revealed it is looking to raise $3 million in loans to women by… Read More

Indiegogo Believes Women’s Day Should Be Every Day: Announces Year-Long Initiative to Empower Female Entrepreneurs

On Tuesday, while celebrating International Women’s Day 2016, Indiegogo announced a new year-long initiative to support diversity in entrepreneurship. The funding portal will seek to offer extra support for women-run crowdfunding campaigns between now and March 2017.  The global crowdfunding portal stated: “Over eight years ago, we created… Read More

Seedrs Offers £10 For New Female Investors As Part Of International Women’s Day 2016

In celebration of International Women’s Day 2016, equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs announced it is offering £10 for new female investors. The funding portal stated: “Did you know? About 30% of investors on Seedrs are women; a percentage which we are seeing steadily rise. To celebrate International… Read More

Kiva Launches New Initiative “Back A Dream” in Honor of International Women’s Day

More than seven billion people live on Earth. That’s seven billion hearts beating. Seven billion bodies breathing. Seven billion minds creating thoughts and ideas all over the world. Yet, so many face struggle everyday all around us. Even so, there is one thing that will… Read More

Brief: Today Indiegogo is Contributing $1 for Every $25 for International Women’s Day

Global crowdfunding platform Indiegogo has been highlighting incredible crowdfunding campaigns that empower women all week long in recognition of International Women’s Day today (March 8, 2014).  So now is your chance to contribute and add a bit more to your campaign of choice. Indiegogo has… Read More

Indiegogo Initiative Will Boost Crowdfunding For Female Creators In March

Indiegogo’s stats show that the platform (and crowdfunding in a more general sense) is a powerful tool for directing capital toward female-founded businesses and endeavors… In fact, we’ve found that about 47% of campaigns that reach their funding goals on Indiegogo are run by women…. Read More

Women are More Successful at Crowdfunding Startups

Women are more successful at crowdfunding startups and growth capital than they are at securing traditional forms of financial support. Statistics announced today also reveal that women are better than men at raising the money they need from the crowd. According to crowdfunding platform, Bloom… Read More

Crowdfunding Site BloomVC Recognizes International Women’s Day

Bloom Venture Catalyst, a UK based project crowdfunding site, has announced commission free crowdfunding for any female projects launched on Friday, March 8th.  This special offer is in recognition of International Women’s Day. In a statement on their site they highlighted the challenges women face… Read More

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