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As International Women's Day approaches, experts urge that increasing funding for female founders isn’t enough without addressing equity ownership and inclusion.

As International Women's Day prompts reflection on female achievement, stark statistics reveal that true gender parity could take until 2158 to realise.

As technology evolves, it's time for brands to ditch the one-size-fits-all marketing for women and embrace personalised strategies that reflect diverse needs.

UK fintech Lenkie has secured GBP £49 million in Series A funding, aiming to transform payables financing for SMEs amid a £22 billion funding gap.

On International Women's Day, the tech industry celebrates women's vital contributions to innovation and digital transformation, championing diversity for future success.

As the deeptech sector gears up for an innovation boom, older female founders face systemic barriers despite their crucial experience and resilience.

As International Women’s Day approaches, Australia faces a stark need for more female entrepreneurs in e-commerce, where they remain critically underrepresented.

SimCare AI has secured USD $2 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative AI-based healthcare simulation platform aimed at revolutionising clinical training.

OneUp Sales has successfully raised GBP £1.5 million to bolster its expansion into international markets, primarily targeting the United States.

Digital freight firm Zeus has appointed Jan Riethmayer as its inaugural Chief Technology Officer to lead its global AI strategy and expand Zeus Command AI.

Dubai's Disrupt.com has unveiled plans to invest USD $100 million in AI startups globally, aiming to boost technological growth amid a challenging funding landscape.

Treyd has launched 'Advance.', a service enabling brands like Mino Market to convert invoices into immediate cash, enhancing cash flow in the UK and Sweden.

Cognitive diversity has emerged as a pivotal factor in transforming businesses from Underdogs to Unicorns, enabling teams to solve complex problems effectively.

TalentLMS has launched a Skills Accelerator Program aimed at empowering women-owned businesses with complimentary access to training resources for a year.

Ken Cheung has been appointed Chairman for Asia Pacific at Creative Capital Ventures, signalling a strong push into the region with a new €50 million fund.

ATech is launching the second round of its ATech Boost incubator programme, offering $100,000 in resources to support emerging tech startups until 3 April 2025.

Cardiff's Menna.ai is set to enhance UK small businesses' financial management with its AI-powered assistant, now inviting early access sign-ups.

EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.

Indosat has forged a three-year partnership with Wadhwani Foundation to enhance digital skills for one million Indonesian youths and nurture over 100,000 entrepreneurs.

With the Union Budget 2025-26 approaching, Indian business leaders urge reforms for MSMEs, cybersecurity, and urban infrastructure to drive growth and sustainability.