Shaping Business: The Women Redefining What’s Next - November
£450M
committed by the UK Government and British Business Bank to support under-represented and female-led venture funds, including £100m dedicated to female-led VC teams
£11M
annual turnover generated by The Beauty Crop, founded by Ning Cheah, now employing 30+ people in London
£42M
Series B funding raised by zero-emission logistics firm Hived, with 6.5 million parcels delivered and 99 percent on-time delivery since launch
“It is critical that our most promising entrepreneurs can access the finance they need to grow their businesses, no matter who they are or what their background is.”
This edition of Shaping Business brings together founders and leaders building at scale, often in sectors where the infrastructure has lagged ambition. From Ning Cheah’s £11m beauty brand built through product discipline and viral reach, to Hived’s AI-driven reinvention of urban logistics, the stories reflect businesses designed for longevity rather than speed alone. Alongside this, a £450m public commitment to female-led investment funds signals a structural shift in how capital is being allocated, while emerging FemTech platforms such as Hormona point to a future shaped by data, integration, and user-led healthcare. Across the issue, the common thread is intent, building businesses that are prepared, not rushed, and designed to shape what comes next.
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