Tag #Gender Lens Investing

What is the potential economic impact of fully integrating women into the workforce, and what are the key barriers preventing this?

Investing in women's economic participation could boost global GDP by 5-6% if the gender pay and employment gap is halved, according to Goldman Sachs. Women-led startups generate more than twice the revenue per dollar invested compared to male counterparts, yet receive only 2% of venture capital funding. This disparity represents a significant market failure and missed opportunity for investors and economies.