FUNDING WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES
MEN ARE TWICE AS LIKELY TO RECEIVE $100K OR MORE IN FINANCING THAN WOMEN
2x
Women are more likely to bootstrap due to fewer financing options, plus they're are twice as likely to report having little to no support system. Yet, they're probably still feeding babies, keeping the house tidy, and showing up to Thanksgiving with a passing dish. #superwoman
PRIVATE TECH COMPANIES RUN BY WOMEN HAVE A 35% HIGHER RETURN RATE THAN THOSE RUN BY MEN
35%
Women are less likely to receive funding from sources such as banks, investors, and savings not because they're less capable, but because of a pay gaps, gender roles, and biases. Period.
FOR EVERY $1.00 EARNED BY A WHITE MAN, BLACK WOMEN EARN $0.61 AND WHITE WOMEN EARN $0.82
$0.61-$0.82
Over ten years, Black women make $8,112 less and White women make $3,744 less than their White male counterpart. That's a down payment on a storefront!
Data source: Startup Nation
Data source: Fundera
Data source: AAUW
women rise fund
This fund is intended for all women starting and growing businesses in Jackson County, Michigan. All applicants must meet eligibility requirements. When you make a donation to Michigan Tribe, 50% of your gift goes into this fund, unless otherwise noted.
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melanated voices fund
This fund is specifically for Black and Brown women who are growing businesses in Jackson County, Michigan. All applicants must meet eligibility requirements. When you make a donation to Michigan Tribe, 50% of your gift goes into this fund, unless otherwise noted.
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MICHIGAN TRIBE IS A TAX EXEMPT, 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION
Micro-funds allow women to start, grow, and succeed as entrepreneurs and business owners. Thank you for your donation!