Webinar

EMPOWERING WOMEN

ENTREPRENEURS

19 September 2024, 16:00 UKT

Imagine a world where talent knows no gender, where innovation flourishes unhindered by outdated biases. Yet, in 2024, women still occupy only one-third of corporate board seats across the EU (EU Institute for Gender Equality, 2022). This isn't just a numbers game – it's a missed opportunity for forward-thinking ideas, diverse perspectives, and untapped economic potential.

But here's the exciting part: we're at a tipping point. The financial sector, particularly forward-thinking asset managers like Fasanara, are distinctly positioned to catalyse change. By strategically directing capital and influencing corporate behaviour, we can catalyse a paradigm shift, from the ground up.

We're not just talking about gender equality – we're exploring how to nurture and enhance human potential in business and beyond. Are you ready to be part of this transformative journey?

"Globally, women entrepreneurs are 30% less likely to have a bank loan, and they often face higher interest rates compared to their male counterparts"

(International Finance Corporation).

Innovative Financing for a New Era

GLOBAL DATA

On the Gender Gap

BNY Investment Management Identified a $3.22 trillion investment gap between men and women.

Women-founded start-ups accounted for 2% or less of venture capital (VC) funding invested in Europe and the US in 2023 (Pitchbook).

BUSINESS DATA

The impact of SMEs on the economy if the gender gap is narrowed

Achieving gender parity in employment across all EU countries could add €3.15 trillion to GDP by 2030.

McKinsey & Company, 2020

Narrowing the gender gap in labour markets could increase GDP in emerging markets and developing economies by almost 8%.

International Monetary Fund

WEBINAR AGENDA

Challenges and Opportunities for Women-Led Businesses

Overcoming Systemic Barriers: Unveiling and addressing the hidden biases in the business ecosystem

Unlocking Potential: How women entrepreneurs can drive > £250 billion in economic value (Kleinwort Hambros, 2023)

Understanding the Funding Disparity

Breaking Financial Barriers: Why women receive less than 1p for every £1 of venture capital investment (Forbes, 2023)

Reimagining Credit: The power of alternative lending models for women entrepreneurs

Tech-Driven Funding: Leveraging technology to democratise access to capital

Inspiring Success Stories

Trailblazers in Action: Real-world examples of women-led businesses

Scaling Impact: How female-founded companies are reshaping industries

Empowerment Through Community

Collaborative Growth: Building a thriving ecosystem for female-led businesses

Collective Advocacy: The power of women’s networks in driving policy changes and advocating for gender equality

Investment Circles: The rise of women-led investment groups and their impact on financial empowerment

Public and Private Sector Initiatives to Narrow the Gender Gap

Government Gender Equality Roadmap: Initiatives to tackle gender inequalities in economic participation, career progression, and caregiving. Focus on boosting women's leadership and addressing the gender pay gap

Corporate Gender Equality Programs: Companies enhancing career opportunities for women in male-dominated fields through mentorship, training, and flexible work arrangements

WOMEN SUCCESS STORIES

UAB INTERGE TRANS

Vilnius, Lithuania

RESETILOVS SIA

Jelgava, Latvia

Chief Executive Officer, Integre Trans Group

ŽANA KEL

Founded in 2020, Integre Trans offers international transport and logistics services. Under the leadership of Zana Kel (CEO) and in partnership with one of Fasanara's women-led originators, it has helped to bring revenues to nearly EUR 200 million (2023).

Chief Executive Officer & Owner,

Rešetilovs SIA

MARINA OBRAZCOVA

Rešetilovs is involved in the manufacturing of industrial wastewater treatment plants. Resetilovs is led by Marina Obrazcova, who challenges the gender differences in the construction, transportation, logistics and IT sectors.

GAYA BIKE

Paris, France

THIS UNIQUE

Milan, Italy

Chief Executive Officer, GAYA

AMELIE GUICHENEY

Founded in 2021, GAYA produces durable, urban, electric bicycles for riding alone, as a duo or as a family. GAYA was co-founded by Amelie Guicheney (CEO) and they received non-dilutive working capital financing through one of Fasanara's fintech originators in 2023.

Chief Executive Officer, This Unique

LISA IANNELLO

Founded in 2020, This Unique is an Italian startup that offers a range of sustainable feminine hygiene products. With 2 out of 4 female co-founders, This Unique received a revolving credit facility through one of Fasanara's fintech originators and grew their revenue from EUR 120k to EUR 600k in a year.