Business
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Covering Women Leadership Around The Globe
Seva Money closed a $5 million seed round co-led by Blockwall and Revent. The London fintech says it
The businesses are ready. The question is whether the ecosystem around them is ready to respond.
Jumoke Akinwunmi
Co-founder, Alitheia Capital
Karen Yip Chuck will take over as Republic Financial Holdings president and CEO on November 14, 2026. Her appointment follows Nigel Baptiste's retirement after more than 30 years with Republic Group, including a decade as its leader.
Raminder Samra, the founder of Period Harmony, has been named the 2026 Start Up Loans Ambassador for London. Her women's wellness business has expanded into major retailers like Boots and Walmart. Samra’s journey from personal experience to business success highlights the impact of practical support and determination in entrepreneurship.
The future of global leadership isn’t just being written by men in boardrooms. It’s being rewritten by women in every industry, on every continent.
Her Forward
Covering Women Leadership Around The Globe
Access to capital remains the single greatest barrier between ambition and achievement for women-led startups worldwide.
Her Forward Staff
Venture Capital Coverage
