This blog is written by Maheen Behrana, an account executive from Four Communications. Four Communications is a sponsor of Funding Focus. For us at Four, the chance to support with the second Funding Focus conference was something we jumped at. Having helped to launch the inaugural conference and brand in 2019, we’ve always had genuine […]

Founder of Funding Focus David Horne looks back on the inaugural Funding Focus conference last year and discusses the motivations behind 2020’s virtual event. Funding Focus is a social enterprise which seeks to raise awareness of the barriers faced by female and ethnic minority entrepreneurs when accessing external funding. We aim to spark conversations that […]

From the outset, Funding Focus has attempted to address inequality in the world of entrepreneurship.

Earlier this year, an in-depth study found that gendered structures existent in many of the world’s major languages contribute towards gender inequality in society at large.

Earlier this year I was speaking about fundraising at a business event in Reading. A woman attending came up to me and asked: “Why is it that so little funding goes to female entrepreneurs?”

Earlier this year, an in-depth study found that gendered structures existent in many of the world’s major languages contribute towards gender inequality in society at large.