Equity 8 Start-Up Success Stories A tiny percentage of capital is sent the way of female start-ups, but these women broke through with genius ideas and tenacity on tap. By jitendermittal Published 11 July, 2025 Equity 8 Start-Up Success Stories A tiny percentage of capital is sent the way of female start-ups, but these women broke through with genius ideas and tenacity on tap. By jitendermittal Published 11 July, 2025 Previous article Beyond The Binary: Understanding Gender Next article Five Money Managers Cut The Crap The numbers continue to count against female start-ups with just 2.19 per cent of global venture dollars directed to female-led start-ups in 2016. A 2017 report also revealed only 17 per cent of venture-backed start-ups were led by women, a dial that hasn’t shifted in five years. While the data proves there’s significant ground to make up, anecdotally the news is better. Finding successful international case studies is a relatively easy pursuit. Not only are they doing well, but they’re succeeding in a range of industries including technology, finance, healthcare, wellness and media. Here are our top picks.Away Founders: Steph Korey and Jen Rubio something Related Articles Leaders Why Ilya stepped back from the business she poured her heart into By Ben Tweedie Leaders The most surprising part of being a first time mum had nothing to do with me By rosa762070 Leaders The #1 mistake employers make when multiple women leave By jitendermittal Inclusion Want a more inclusive workplace? By jitendermittal Career Women returning to work winners in Queensland’s state budget By jitendermittal Leaders This is an exciting article title By Ben Tweedie Culture The impossible choice faced by tens of thousands of Australian women By rosa707225 Wellbeing It took an ADHD diagnosis and a breakdown to change my relationship with work By jitendermittal Subscribe to our newsletter Be the first to hear about the latest FW news, exciting events and exclusive offers.
