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Women Entrepreneurs

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A confident Indian woman entrepreneur in front of her startup office, symbolizing the significant funding gap faced by women founders in India.
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India's women founders face $11.4B funding shortfall

Businesses led by women in India face a funding shortfall exceeding $11.

Ethan Calder·April 15, 2026
Diverse women over 50, smiling and collaborating in a modern co-working space, discussing startup ideas with laptops and whiteboards, symbolizing new entrepreneurship programs.
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New Programs Emerge to Support Women Over 50 Launching Startups

New entrepreneurship institutes are emerging to support women over 50 becoming founders, coinciding with a reported increase in startup activity within this demographic. These programs offer targeted mentorship, networking, and access to capital to address specific challenges faced by experienced professionals.

Ethan Calder·April 7, 2026
Women entrepreneurs pitch their startup ideas to venture capitalists, symbolizing efforts to close the funding gap and promote diversity in tech investment.
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Venture Firms Target Funding Gap for Women Entrepreneurs Amid Setbacks

Efforts to close the startup funding gap for women entrepreneurs face a complex landscape of progress and setbacks, exemplified by the growth of dedicated funds and the pause of California's VC diversity law.

Ethan Calder·April 4, 2026