Expert Panel
Addressing Gender Bias in investors’ approach to Deal evaluation and Due Diligence, from pipeline to decision-making
In this session, you will gain insight into how to address the issues of gender bias that can directly affect the experience and outcomes for women founders seeking investment. You will learn about the approaches that can be taken to avoid gender bias at key stages in the investment process, from identifying and evaluating deal flow to due diligence and decision-making, which can increase the chances for women founders to successfully access investment. You will also discover what actions have been effective in recognising and addressing bias among fellow investors. Additionally, you will gain practical knowledge on how to integrate key steps during the investment process that can make a significant difference to the level of investment being accessed by female founders.