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Vinita Bhatia
Jun 24, 2025

Cheques, challenges and change: Why VC still misses the mark

At Cannes Lions, a panel on health equity spotlighted why 2% VC funding for women isn’t just outdated—it’s bad business.

(Left to right): Reckitt’s chief communications and corporate affairs officer, Sheila Redzepi, sportsperson and entrepreneur Serena Williams, Acumen America’s managing partner Catherine Casey Nanda with CNBC anchor, Tania Bryer. Image source: Cannes Lions.

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