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TIDE · WOMEN IN BUSINESS

200,000 female-led businesses. One commitment to back every one of them.

We committed to welcoming 200,000 female-led UK businesses to Tide by the end of 2027 — and we got there nearly two years early. Here's the research, the partnerships, and the members behind that number.

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More females. More founders.

More females. More founders.

Our commitment to female founders isn't a one-off campaign. It's how we build Tide, who we build it with and who we champion along the way.

200,000 by 2027 – met early:

We committed to welcoming 200,000 female-led UK businesses to Tide by the end of 2027, building on the 100,000 we'd already reached by 2023. We crossed 200,000 in May 2026, which was nearly two years ahead of schedule.

Tracking and reporting:

We track, report on and promote female entrepreneurship across our member base, publicly and consistently.

Initiatives and events:

We run our own programmes and collaborate with Mastercard's Strive programme to help more women open and grow their own businesses.

Women in Business content series:

We create and publish ongoing content designed to inspire, inform and champion our female members.

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EVERYWOMAN X ALLBRIGHT

Real community and real support, beyond your bank account

everywoman x AllBright is one of the world's largest communities for women in business, offering leadership development, networking, and recognition for founders at every stage. Together with Tide, they co-produced the Female Business Owners Index and co-host the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, celebrating the UK's most inspiring entrepreneurs.

MEMBER PERK

Tide members get 20% off everywoman x AllBright membership

Check current eligibility and terms in the Tide app or on the Member Perks page.

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Our Tide x AllBright Pitch Day has spotlighted brilliant founders, like Eniye of Beame and Hanan of Intotum.

everywoman Entrepreneur Awards — 2 December, The Londoner →

THE FEMALE BUSINESS OWNERS INDEX 2025

What 859 women told us about running a business in 2025

The Female Business Owners Index 2025 brings together insights from Tide and everywoman x AllBright members across the UK.

28%

of female founders have been able to access the funding they need

23%

have taken on another job to support their business

67%

expect their revenue to increase in the next 12 months

36%

expect self-confidence to be a barrier in the year ahead

28%

say not being taken seriously will hold them back

55%

of women in their 40s expect menopause to affect their business

31%

cite lack of caregiving support as a barrier

22%

cite childcare costs as a barrier

80%

describe AI's impact on their business as positive

43%

say AI saves them time on admin

42%

launched their business after age 40

44%

plan to enter new markets in the year ahead

Read the full Female Business Owners Index report →
Survey of 859 Tide members and everywoman x AllBright members, conducted 1 August – 5 September 2025.

HOLLY OGORZALEK
TIDE MEMBER AND FOUNDER OF HOLLY’S COOKING

I launched my food business because I love cooking. Between Brexit, the pandemic, and the cost of living - it’s been a really challenging time. I've recently started a part time job to support myself. One day, I'd love to open my own food truck so I can attend more events and markets.

TATIANNA DONBAVAND
TIDE MEMBER & PERSONAL TRAINER

As a female business owner, I’ve experienced not being taken seriously by realtors, insurers and loan providers. The rising price of studio hire due to energy costs and inflation has also been tough. Despite this, I’m hopeful about expanding my business.

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