In the lead-up to International Women's Day, recent reports highlight persistent gender disparities in tech, revealing that female founders in Europe received just 12% of total VC funding last year. With women-led deep tech firms overlooked for a decade costing the economy €198.8bn, the challenge remains significant. However, positive trends include a 7% increase in investment round sizes and greater M&A activity for women-founded tech firms. Voices like Anne Berends advocate for stronger support for women in innovation, emphasizing that their underrepresentation in startups represents a critical missed opportunity for economic growth.
Half of the population is female, and girls consistently outperform boys in school. The reality is that while there are countless women with brilliant, entrepreneurial ideas, they remain underrepresented in the startup world. This isn't just a diversity issue; it's a missed opportunity.
Under her watch, the idea grew into a new spin-off company: SunLED Life Science. As the co-founder and CTO, Berends shapes the technological and strategic direction of the business.
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