Wise Women: How female founders are redefining startup success
In 2025, just 2.3% [$6.7 billion] of VC funding globally went to all-female founding teams vs the $241.9 billion awarded to all-male teams - and with the rise of mega-rounds in the US and Europe, the funding gap is growing.
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Wise Business is bringing together women and non-binary founders and investors in London for an open conversation exploring the structural barriers faced by female-led startups in securing funding, scaling sustainably and creating a winning team culture from pitch to Series A.
Join an expert panel and Q&A with leading founders and VCs for actionable insights on:
Addressing the gender funding gap
Finding the right investors for your journey
Scaling sustainably to Series A + beyond
Balancing growth with quick wins
Building a resilient and inclusive culture
How new technologies can impact structural inequality
Navigating competing priorities and burnout
Speakers:
Nina Tumanishvili, UK Chapter Lead at Women in Tech
Nina Mohanty, Founder at Bloom Money
Sangi Unantenne, Delivery Director at Wise
Meera Bissoondeeal, Fintech Investor at 13books Capital
The panel will be followed by networking with the founders, investors and ecosystem partners who could unlock the next stage in your business journey. Expect a relaxed atmosphere, meaningful networking, and a few surprises along the way. Drinks and light food will be provided. 🥂
At Wise Business, we’re excited to be building a community of inspiring founders and investors who can support each others’ business growth in the UK and internationally.
Register your interest if you…
✅ Are a founder or startup leader in growth mode or looking for your next investors
✅ Are an angel investor or VC looking to meet their next unicorn
✅ Want to learn more about Wise Business and how we support startups to go global
Spaces are limited - book early to avoid disappointment.
About Wise Business
Wise Business is the only account startups need to scale internationally. Streamline and save on cross-currency payments, extend your runway, and simplify cash flow management on one easy-to-use platform.
Already trusted by over 700,000 customers – ranging from sole traders to SMBs and startup founders – Wise Business continues to power business without borders. Open a Wise Business account today to start spending less time, money and stress on your international payments admin and more time on what you do best – scaling your business.
About Women in Tech
Women in Tech UK is a chapter that belongs to the Women in Tech Global NGO organisation, who are on a mission to empower 5 million women and girls in technology by 2030. We have 4 pillars which are helping us achieve this mission; education, digital inclusion, business and advocacy. These pillars support the organisation’s comprehensive approach to equipping women with the skills necessary for STEM careers, supporting women entrepreneurs and leaders, ensuring digital access for all, and driving systemic change to challenge gender biases in the tech industry. So far we have 65+ countries part of this global movement and we have 300k members globally.