Recognising the existence of a problem is usually the first step to solving it. That’s exactly what the City of Amsterdam has done when it comes to solving the problem of gender inequality, especially within its thriving startup ecosystem. In December, last year, the City of Amsterdam invested €750,000 in RISE – Female Hub Amsterdam to empower women entrepreneurs and tech professionals.
In a press release announcing the financial support for the RISE, Semra Celebi, the female entrepreneurship lead of Startup Amsterdam, says, “The goal of RISE is accelerating the birth of an inclusive gender balance at the workplace by bringing together 20 initiatives focused on female entrepreneurship and the tech sector.”