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Despite 20% of startups having at least one female founder, only 3% of VC funding is directed towards female-founded companies. Female-led businesses in the UK achieve higher average annual revenues of £10.4 million compared to £6.1 million for their male counterparts.

To address this disparity, funds like the Female Founders Fund focus on investing in women building category-defining businesses, while Halogen Ventures targets early-stage consumer technology companies led by women, having invested in over 70 female-led firms generating over $10 billion in market value. Copper Wire Venture also backs early-stage companies seeking initial investments.