Intellectual and social capital
The Intellectual and Social Capital tier examines the participation and role of women in business and research communities, showing the societal and intellectual contributions of women in various high-impact fields in the technology and Deep Tech ecosystem. Specifically, this tier focuses on IP held by women, women-led Deep Tech companies, women employed in Tech and Deep Tech, the time taken to raise the first cheque, and any term sheet differentials.
Women led companies
Women led companies %
The graph highlights the share of DeepTech companies in scope with at least 1 woman in a position as a key executive or board member. It can be visualised by technology area.
Participation of Women across teams
| % | < 20% | 20%-50% | > 50% | 100% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORKFORCE | 16% | 71% | 13% | 1% |
| EXECUTIVE | 62% | 23% | 9% | |
| TECHNICAL ROLES | 58% | 31% | 10% | 1% |
| BOARD MEMBERS | 69% | 19% | 7% | 5% |
Term sheet differential
Time to raise first cheque
Women in Deep Tech
Women employed in top tier EU tech companies
The graph showcases the share of women employed in top tier tech companies.
Women employed in top EU research institutions
The graph showcases the share of women employed in top performing research institutions.
Women employed in the magnificent 7
The graph showcases the share employed in top tier tech companies operating in Europe.
Women employed in top tech European unicorns
The graph showcases the share employed in top tech European unicorns.
IP held by women
Annual share of PCT Applications made by European organisations with a listed woman inventor
The graph indicates the share of PCT Applications made by European organisations which have listed a woman inventor
Annual share of PCT with women inventors
Ownership of IP
The graph highlights the share of identified IP owned by women founders compared to male founders.