Women-Led Tech Startups Receive 2% Venture Capital Funding in US, Europe

Women continue to face significant barriers in the technology and business sectors worldwide, particularly in raising venture capital, where female-founded startups receive only about 2 percent of funding in the US, Europe, and Australia. Initiatives like the Canaccord Genuity Women Entrepreneurs Program provide tailored mentorship and strategic support to female founders to help overcome these challenges. Events such as Women in Tech at a2Tech360 in Southeast Michigan and the Most Influential Women In Tech Africa 2025 highlight the successes and leadership of women in tech, fostering community, resilience, and equity in the workplace. In South Africa, the MTN Women in Digital Business Challenge supports female entrepreneurs with financial backing and mentorship, emphasizing women's critical role in driving the digital economy. Additionally, innovative technology solutions like Abrar Jahan Alvee's Boundary Project aim to empower women by building confidence to address everyday sexism and harassment through realistic role-play training scenarios. Collectively, these efforts underscore the ongoing need for strategic support, community-building, and innovation to promote gender equity in tech and entrepreneurship globally.