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The EIS NavigatorHelping investors and entrepreneurs understand the UK venture capital industry, EIS, SEIS & VCTs Author: Brian Moretta, Hardman & Co
For those interested in the venture capital, particularly in the UK and investors through the Enterprise Investment Scheme, EIS, Seed Enterprise Investment Scheme, or SEIS, and Venture Capital Trusts. Guests are leading people in the industry, whether fund managers, company founders or experts from other service providers. The aim is to dig deeply into topics, getting away from the promotional material that predominates elsewhere. Venture capital investing is a long-term endeavour and we will focus on topics that are relevant at any time. New episodes come out every two weeks (although we do take holidays!) Your host, Brian Moretta, is Head of Tax Advantaged Services at Hardman & Co. The latter supplies independent research in the industry and he has examined many EIS funds, VCTs and companies. His background is an actuary turned fund manager who then moved into equity research. He also has some academic chops, being an Honorary Fellow at Heriot-Watt University where he does some lecturing. He has always had a strong interest in getting underneath companies, getting beyond the superficial and understanding how they really work and finds this space fascinating. Some of this is because transparency is hard, some because the industry is not well understood. This podcast is an attempt to shine a bit more light on what is going on. Every episode has show notes at https://hardmanandco.com/podcast. If you want to contact us or give feedback, whether about the podcast or anything else you can email us at enquiries@hardmanandco.com. Any feedback from listeners is welcome as well as suggestions for future guests. We really hope you enjoy the podcast! Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Investing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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111 Why is the lack of women in venture capital still a thing with Julia Groves of Sustainable Ventures
Episode 111
Tuesday, 18 March, 2025
We have been talking about the lack of women in venture capital for far too long. Although we have tried to add to that on the #EIS Navigator podcast, its taken several attempts to get something out. We are delighted that entrepreneur, investor and soon-to-be Investment Committee member at Sustainable Ventures, Julia Groves joins us to discuss where we are, why this is still a thing and what should be done about it.In a wide ranging discussion we talk about:where we are with female participationglass ceilingshow the Rose Review didn't fix the problembringing female investors into venture capitalthe lack of knowledge about EIShow women investors get advicethe relationship to diversity to other issuesthe recent pushback against DEI, ESG and environmental issues generallyencouraging female founderspossible strategies to improve mattersIts an great discussion with someone who is passionate about entrepreneurship, the environment and diversity. Enjoy!00:55 Julia introduces herself03:15 Sustainable Ventures04:15 Where are we with female participation entrepreneurship 07:30 Female investors vs entrepreneurs10:15 Glass ceilings and other diversity issues14:00 How do we fix the problem?15:00 Rose review - great data but where's the effect?22:00 Bringing female investors into venture investing23:20 The lack of knowledge about EIS27:00 Access to advice for female investors31:00 Linking diversity to wider environmental issues33:10 Pushbacks against DEI and environmental issues36:00 How the environment has changed for women - pulling up the ladder43:00 Encouraging female founders and getting them to raise money48:00 Pools of progress vs overall stats51:45 Could disclosures help56:30 favourite questionsLinksSustainable Ventures - https://www.sustainableventures.co.uk/Julia on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliasgroves/Subscribe to the EIS Navigator podcast on most services here: https://the-eis-navigator.captivate.fm/listenSuggested books and mediaThe Wind-up Bird Chronicle by Haruki MurakamiThe Lean Startup by Eric RiesBioJulia GrovesInvestment Committee member, Sustainable VenturesJulia...
