Diversity and Inclusion
Our Commitment
to Diversity and Inclusion
Breaking barriers. Backing founders. Building a more inclusive tech future.
850+
Diverse tech founders supported by the end of 2026
Through our inclusive founder growth programmes and initiatives
Our commitment to making tech entrepreneurship more inclusive is backed by a track record of pioneering initiatives and measurable impact.
2021: Pioneering female founder growth
Launched Europe's only international female tech founder growth programme.
2023: Appointed Nordic/Baltic WEDO Ambassador
Check out the details here
2023: Launched our Diversity Venture Fund initiative
Improving access to capital for female founders
2024: Launched Beyond Gender Diversity
Extended our inclusive founder growth model to other underrepresented groups.
2026: From access to capital to direct investment
We are now taking the next major step by establishing Diversity Venture Fund, our own venture capital firm. Building on years of helping female tech founders become investor-ready and access capital, we are preparing to invest directly in high-potential, diverse-led tech companies.
Our ambition is clear: to ensure that talent, innovation and entrepreneurial potential — not gender, ethnicity, background, age or identity — determine who gets the opportunity to succeed.
Championing equal opportunity in tech entrepreneurship isn't just something we believe in. It's what we do.
Gender Equality Plan
Tech Nordic Advocates has a Gender Equality Plan (GEP)
Our approach includes:
Governance and Resources
We allocate dedicated human resources and leadership oversight to implement and review our GEP, ensuring gender expertise is integrated into organisational decision-making
Data Collection and Monitoring
We collect and review gender-disaggregated data on staff and leadership roles. Progress is monitored annually using defined indicators to inform continuous improvement.
Training and Awareness
We provide regular training and awareness activities on gender equality and unconscious bias for staff, partners, and decision-makers.
Priority Areas of Action:
Our measures address:
- Work-life balance and inclusive organisational culture
- Gender balance in leadership and decision-making
- Fair and transparent recruitment and career progression
- Integration of gender perspectives in advocacy, research, and educational content
- Prevention of gender-based violence and sexual harassment, including clear reporting and response procedures
Tech Nordic Advocates reviews this plan annually to ensure alignment with best practices and evolving regulatory and funding requirements.