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Closing the Capital Gap: Why Women Entrepreneurs in Sustainability Still Struggle for Funding

  • May 13
  • 5 min read

Updated: May 16

Unpacking the data and biases behind funding inequality—and how we can fix it to unlock climate solutions

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Summary


Women entrepreneurs are leading some of the most impactful climate and sustainability innovations—but they remain systemically underfunded. This article unpacks the Canadian and global statistics behind the funding gap, explores structural financial biases, and outlines bold strategies to ensure women-led green businesses can access the capital they need to scale.

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