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Investing in women and diverse entrepreneurs to boost the post-pandemic recovery

What female and diverse entrepreneurs want is not favouritism but an equitable starting line. Pictured here: Three women looking into a laptop in a formal setting

What female and diverse entrepreneurs want is not favouritism but an equitable starting line. Image: Pexels

Julie Gilbert
Partner, North America, Leap by McKinsey
Adjatay Nyadjroh
Practice Manager, North America, McKinsey & Company
Grace Kamara
Associate, North America, McKinsey & Company
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More women and diverse entrepreneurs were impacted by the pandemic.
More women and diverse entrepreneurs were impacted by the pandemic. Image: Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
The share of women and diverse entrepreneurs and employees was highest in the industries directly affected by COVID-19.
The share of women and diverse entrepreneurs and employees was highest in the industries directly affected by COVID-19. Image: Global Entrepreneurship Monitor
The financial health spectrum of companies helmed by minority or diverse entrepreneurs before the pandemic.
The financial health spectrum of companies helmed by minority or diverse entrepreneurs before the pandemic. Image: Global Entrepreneurship Monitor

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275 VC funds led by women Image: Deutsche Venture Capital Funds
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55 VC funds with Black or Latinx founders Image: Deutsche Venture Capital Funds

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