According to HSBC research, male entrepreneurs receive five percent more funding than female entrepreneurs.
Some of the biggest problems faced by female entrepreneurs when accessing capital are:
- Access to networks
- Role models
- Overcoming bias of investment panels
- Lack of investment knowledge
Join HSBC’s Female Entrepreneur Fund
HSBC has made a commitment to help female entrepreneurs to overcome these barriers, by creating the Female Entrepreneur Fund, which includes a capital investment of $1billion.
Other benefits include:
- HSBC’s global network of experts provides you with the full support you need
- Practical guidance from established female business owners
- Open the door to a community of like-minded female entrepreneurs from around the world