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New research published this month by HSBC Private Banking reveals that over a third of female entrepreneurs experience gender bias when raising capital for their business. The bias becomes apparent during the investment process, when female entrepreneurs are asked questions about their family circumstances, their credibility as business leaders and loss prevention. The research found large differences across markets with female entrepreneurs in the UK and USA experiencing the highest levels of gender bias (54% 46%), and those in mainland China experiencing the least levels of gender bias at 17%.
In addition, almost two thirds (61%) of female entrepreneurs pitch to all or predominantly male investors, with less than one in 10 pitching to all or mostly female...
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