Jackie Waring, CEO of Scotland’s first all-female business angel group, has been
shortlisted for a UK accolade in recognition for her role in promoting diversity in
equity investment. A finalist for this year’s UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)
Investment in Diversity Champion award, Ms Waring has been a champion of female
business founders in Scotland and beyond since launching Investing Women Angels
in 2013.
90% of Investing Women Angel’s investments have gone into highly innovative
companies with female founders. The group’s AccelerateHER programme has also
been transformational with a growing network of over 5,000 women business
founders within Scotland and beyond.
The UKBAA award recognises a key individual in the UK early-stage investment
ecosystem who is taking a ‘leadership role in breaking down barriers’ to accessing
equity investment for company founders from diverse backgrounds, including
women, ethnic minorities, and other overlooked groups. Ms Waring is among seven
finalists from across the UK who are ‘acting as a catalyst for change’ in promoting
diversity in investment. More details on the Investment in Diversity Champion award
category can be found here.
The winner of this and other UKBAA Angel Investment Award categories will be
announced on 8 June.
Commenting on the shortlisting, Jackie Waring said: “I’m really excited to be
shortlisted for this award. This UK-wide recognition is great news for all those who
are part of the Investing Women network as it underlines the great progress we’re
making in helping female founders gain access to investment and maximise their
business potential.”
Did you know that female investors are more likely to invest in female-founded companies? And did you know that according to UKBAA research, only 14% of investors are women? That’s why there really is no better time to join us and become an Investing Women Angel 🧵👇
We are actively turning the dial for women-led businesses and for women in investment. As a group, we’re quietly and determinedly driving meaningful change, through training, collaboration, and most importantly - investment 🤝
And what’s more, we’re always happy to welcome new members who are interested in investing in early-stage companies, particularly those led by female founders. Find out more on our website 🔽
https://www.investingwomen.co.uk/join/
Today our sister organisation kicked off delivery of the Female Founders Accelerator, powered by Barclays Eagle Labs, funded by UK Government.
Our Angels will also be taking part, offering mentoring services to founders throughout the programme. We look forward to taking part!
Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the team at Investing Women Angels ✨
The @BritishBBank Investment Fund for Scotland is now live - designed to support the growth of SME's across Scotland 👇
https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/nations-and-regions-investment-funds/investment-fund-for-scotland-ifs/?dm_i=45HG,1KB3Y,3SHGNU,7BADG,1
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