In response to these figures, NatWest launched its female entrepreneurship fund in January last year to assist women in taking their first steps in the world of business.
On January 28 this year it was announced that an additional £1bn would be added to the already existing fund to bring the total amount of funding to £2bn.The Rose Review suggested eight initiatives that the private sector (and parts of the public sector) could take forward.
Two years on significant progress has been made in several key areas including investment perceptions.Investor attitudes play a crucial role in unlocking capital for women owners.
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