Beyond The Billion? (launched as The Billion Dollar Fund for Women?)

Building on the momentum of The Billion Dollar Series with Dell Technologies and Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN), we're excited to bring the movement to #Paris and #London — igniting vital conversations on women-led innovation and breaking barriers in venture capital. While women are building thriving businesses worldwide, they still receive only a small slice of VC funding. But change is on the horizon — with the Great Wealth Transfer — a new wave of capital presents an unprecedented chance to transform the investment landscape. How will investors leverage this moment to create lasting impact? What does the future hold for female founders and the funds investing in them? ?????? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????????? — Join us in Paris and London to engage with GPs and LPs from around the world, sparking important discussions and driving progress! #TheBillionDollarBrew #BeyondTheBillion #DellTechnologies #DWEN? #Investinwomen #FemaleFounders #VentureCapital #France #UK

?? Investing in Women IS an Investment Strategy ?? On Tuesday, Vaida Ska-McNeill from Businettes UK had the privilege of attending the Beyond The Billion? (launched as The Billion Dollar Fund for Women?) event, where she connected with and learned from incredible investors and female founders. Let’s talk about what’s holding women back—and what needs to change. Here are some key takeaways from the event that demand attention: ?? Values vs. Capital Despite the buzz around values-driven investing, there's still a disconnect: women-only teams secured just 1.8% of VC funding in H1 2024. ? Trust Over Logic If investments were made purely on logic, the world would look different. Trust and familiarity often drive decisions. ?? ROI Matters Investing in women isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a smart strategy. Women-led businesses typically deliver higher ROI, achieve stronger valuations, and secure earlier exits. ? Age Bias Reality Looking young can be a frustrating hurdle for women raising capital. Meanwhile, it doesn't seem to be an issue with male founders. ?? Higher Standards The bar is set higher for women. Only the absolute best break through to secure VC funding. ? Long-Term Vision Women often bring a longer-term perspective to the table, making them a natural fit for private markets. ?? Ask for More Women tend to ask for exactly what they need. Let’s aim higher, ladies! ? London Leads London is the hub for female entrepreneurs. More on this soon! ? ?? Innovation for All Fueling female-led innovation benefits everyone. Diverse businesses solve diverse problems and drive progress for society as a whole. A huge thank you to Sarah Chen-Spellings and Shelly Porges for hosting such a powerful event, and to Karolina Danilovic and Sarah Craig for inviting Businettes. P.S. Loved bumping into fellow Businettes Rosie Mary Jane Kopman and Julia Voloshka! What an inspiring evening! ??

??Women’s #Wealth, #Inovation and #Influence shaping our future! Thrilled to be at the iconic Billion Dollar Brew x Dell Technologies in London yesterday with full house of #LPs #GPs #Assetmanager #fundmanager #HNWI and #Founders! ?? Beyond The Billion? (launched as The Billion Dollar Fund for Women?) is the first and largest global consortium of #venturefunds pledged and deploying over $1 billion in women-founded companies!! Can you mobilize $1 billion funds in 9 months? ?????? In the UK, it is estimated that by 2025, #women will control 60% of the UK’s #wealth. Women are creating powerful business with lasting social and economic #impact though the capitals to women-led business are still not enough! A very impressive and elegant evening with Sarah Chen-Spellings Shelly Porges Lavinia D. Osbourne as well as 100 Davos Women Dr Anino Emuwa Alla Ouvarova Edwina Dunn OBE Isabell Moessler Sani Bankoley LEANNE ELLIOTT-YOUNG and many more! Thank you for all the inspirations! #sunnyjiang MaasVentures #london #VC #VentureCapital #Finance Global Women Impact Network (GWIN Global) #investment

“But there are no women.” Every other day, I hear this response from investors and leaders when discussing women in venture or entrepreneurship—which frankly, is a lazy response. Here’s the truth: Women are out there—building, innovating, and leading. What’s missing isn’t talent but access. Access to capital, networks, and the belief that diverse leadership drives results. The understanding that systems and structures need to be changed to enable women to truly progress. The understanding that women have had to make different choices creating different results, because of the lack of funding. The UK, for example, has an estimated 32% of entrepreneurial activity driven by women, yet women receive less than 1% of venture capital funding. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a systemic failure. The solution? Start looking. Start listening. Start challenging the narrative. If you’re not investing in women, you’re leaving impact, innovation, and growth on the table. Are you ready to change that? Join us Beyond The Billion? (launched as The Billion Dollar Fund for Women?) on our journey —where our partners put money where their mouth is. Will we see you in London this evening? ??: our Billion Dollar Brew Ritz Paris backed by Dell Technologies #venturecapital

???Shaping the narrative for Europe’s startup future! We’re thrilled to partner with?Sifted, the leading media brand for the European startup community, for?The Billion Dollar Brew (London Edition)! Backed by the Financial Times, Sifted’s team of dedicated journalists spans the continent, bringing critical insights and amplifying the voices of founders, investors, and operators driving innovation forward. ?? With their mission to empower Europe’s startup ecosystem, Sifted continues to be a trusted ally for those shaping the next big ideas. ?? Join us in London and beyond, as we spotlight women-led innovation and foster catalytic conversations! #TheBillionDollarBrew #WomenInInnovation #Sifted #London #StartupEcosystem #BeyondTheBillion #DellTechnologies #DWEN

1 DAY TO GO!??? Join us tomorrow at?The Billion Dollar Brew (London Edition), in partnership with Dell Technologies and #DWEN?for an evening of powerful conversations and impactful insights as we champion?women-led innovation?and break barriers in venture capital. Our incredible lineup of speakers includes: ???Ella Jade, CEO & Co-Founder, ROOBBA ???Mohadeseh A., Investor, Molten Ventures ???Fatou Diagne, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Bootstrap Europe ???Wiem Gharbi, Founder, Ankar AI ?? Moderated by Sarah Chen-Spellings, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Beyond The Billion? (launched as The Billion Dollar Fund for Women?) Be part of this movement as we bring together global GPs, LPs, and founders to spark change and drive progress for female entrepreneurs. ?????? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????????? (???????????? ??????????????) ?? Date: November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)? ?? Venue: RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London ??? Time: 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM It’s not too late to join the conversation — register now ??https://lnkd.in/gKYvip4U #TheBillionDollarBrew #InvestInWomen #London #FemaleFounders #VentureCapital #WomenInInnovation #BeyondTheBillion #DellTechnologies #DWEN

It’s not too late to register ? - join me tomorrow at the Founder Panel! At European Women in VC, we are thrilled to support our partners, Beyond The Billion? (launched as The Billion Dollar Fund for Women?), backed by Dell Technologies and Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN), as they launch in London tomorrow, November 26th! ???? The great wealth transfer in Europe is expected to be one of the most significant financial shifts of the coming decades. By 2030, an estimated $3.5 trillion will be changing hands, with women benefitting substantially. How will investors maximize their impact? What does the landscape look like for female founders and funds investing in them? Let’s spark change! ?????? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????????? (???????????? ??????????????) ?? Date: November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)? ?? Venue: RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London ??? Time: 5:45 PM – 8:30 PM Apply now! ??https://lnkd.in/dryawFYF #BeyondTheBillion #DellTechnologies #DWEN #BillionDollarBrew #London #UK

We are thrilled to support our ecosystem partners, Beyond The Billion? (launched as The Billion Dollar Fund for Women?), backed by Dell Technologies and Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN), as they launch in London this November 26. In the UK, the venture landscape for female entrepreneurs is both dynamic and challenging. While strides have been made in promoting gender diversity, much remains to be done. The growing recognition of gender diversity’s importance has sparked support networks, mentorship programs, and funding initiatives tailored for women founders. ?? ??????????’?? ????????????, ???????????????????? & ??????????????????: ?????????????? ?????? ???????????? ?? By 2025, women will control 60% of the UK’s wealth. Join us as we discuss: 1?? Targeted funding initiatives for female-led businesses 2?? Navigating challenges and opportunities in the startup ecosystem 3?? Expanding the reach of women-led ventures to create lasting social and economic impact The great wealth transfer in Europe is expected to be one of the most significant financial shifts of the coming decades. By 2030, an estimated $3.5 trillion will be changing hands, with women benefitting substantially. How will investors maximize their impact? What does the landscape look like for female founders and funds investing in them? Let’s spark change! ?????? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????????? (???????????? ??????????????) ?? Date: November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)? ?? Venue: RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London ??? Time: 5:45 PM – 8:30 PM Apply now! ??https://lnkd.in/gKYvip4U #BeyondTheBillion #DellTechnologies #DWEN #BillionDollarBrew #London #UK Sarah Chen-Spellings

From #Paris to #London, Global Invest Her continues to join our journey to champion women-led innovation! ? We’re thrilled to have ?Anne Ravanona, founder of Global Invest Her, join us once again for The Billion Dollar Brew (London Edition). With their bold mission to fund 1 million women founders by 2030, Global Invest Her aims to transform the funding ecosystem ?? In partnership with Dell Technologies and #DWEN, they’re creating city blueprints to map out practical steps for bridging the funding gap for women founders — taking the movement from conversation to tangible action. ?? Join us in London to be part of the momentum! ?????? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????????? (???????????? ??????????????) ?? Date: November 26, 2024 (Tuesday) ?? Venue: RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London ??? Time: 5:45 PM – 8:30 PM Apply now ?? https://lnkd.in/gKYvip4U #BeyondTheBillion #delltechnologies #dwen #vc #funding #femaleentrepreneur #globalinvesther #London

???Shaping tomorrow’s leaders, today! We’re proud to partner with?RUSI NextGen for?The Billion Dollar Brew (London Edition)! RUSI NextGen is redefining how young professionals engage with global issues, offering a vibrant network to connect, learn, and thrive. Through diverse events centered on global affairs, curated content, and inclusive opportunities, they empower the next generation of changemakers across all sectors and expertise levels. Together, we’re championing #innovation and #collaboration to drive meaningful change.? Join us in London to connect with trailblazers and visionaries - ?????? ?????????????? ???????????? ?????????? (???????????? ??????????????) ?? Date: November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)? ?? Venue: RUSI, 61 Whitehall, London ??? Time: 5:45 PM – 8:30 PM ?? Register now: https://lnkd.in/gKYvip4U #BeyondTheBillion #DellTechnologies #DWEN #BillionDollarBrew #London #UK #RUSINextGen