Code First Girls Secures £4.5 Million for Expansion
Code First Girls, a pioneering business based in London, UK, has successfully raised an impressive £4.5 million in Series A funding to further its mission of empowering women through coding education and employment opportunities. This significant round of investment has seen support from various backers, including Active Partners, along with a notable group of female angel investors. Among these are influential figures such as Michelle Kennedy, the former Director at Bumble and current CEO and Founder of Peanut; Rona Ruthen, Co-Founder and COO at Stealth and former VP at Monzo; and Clare Johnston, the Founder of UpGroup. Their commitment reflects a growing recognition of the need for increased diversity within the tech sector.
The funds raised are intended to bolster Code First Girls' operations, allowing the organization to expand its reach and further enhance its offerings.
Founded by the dedicated duo of Alice Bentinck MBE and Matthew Clifford MBE, Code First Girls has already made substantial strides in the realm of coding education. To date, they have successfully enabled over 80,000 women across the UK to learn coding skills. This initiative is not just about education; it aims to increase employability, encourage diversity, and drive social mobility, thus having a transformative effect on local economies and communities.
Code First Girls collaborates with a diverse array of prominent partners, which include industry giants such as NatWest, Goldman Sachs, Ford, BT, Deloitte, and Skyscanner. These partnerships serve as a testament to the organization’s credibility and its commitment to fostering a more inclusive tech landscape. As Code First Girls gears up to utilize the newly acquired funding, the organization is set on a path of further growth and impact, continuing its vital work in supporting women in their journeys towards successful careers in technology.
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