Shaping Business: Women Defining What’s Next - July
£10M+
Angel Academe investment into female-led tech startups across the UK
£1M+
Annual revenue now generated by inclusive lingerie disruptor Lemonade Dolls
£20M
Reported sale value of Rude Health to plant-based brand Oddlygood
“This issue isn’t just about business - it’s about changing the conversation. When women share what really happens behind the headlines, we show others what’s possible and move the whole industry forward.”
The latest edition of Cavendish’s Women of Influence: Shaping Business takes an unfiltered look at the real stories, barriers, and breakthroughs shaping the UK’s business landscape. This issue is about more than just growth figures and deal values - it’s about the lived experience of women leading, building, and backing change.
Facing Barriers, Breaking Ground
From Davina Schonle’s viral stand for inclusion in tech (after being turned away from London Tech Week for carrying her baby) to the £20m sale of Rude Health, led by Camilla Barnard’s bold approach to brand-building, this issue shows what happens when women refuse to wait for permission.
You’ll also meet Lemon Fuller, who built Lemonade Dolls into a seven-figure brand by putting real, diverse women at the centre, and Sarah Turner, whose Angel Academe is making the case that investing in female founders is both profitable and necessary.
The Numbers - and Stories - That Matter
Did you know that almost a third of female business owners feel undervalued by investors, even when running high-revenue businesses? Yet, as AXA UK’s research shows, this hasn’t stopped women from leading, adapting, and opening doors for the next generation.
Support for the Journey
Each profile and insight in this edition is backed by a commitment: to offer practical resources, mentoring, peer support, and real-world advice for women in business, at every stage. If you’re navigating critical decisions or want to champion the next wave of women-led innovation content is designed for you.
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