Tag: LGBTIQ+

Thanks to a new bank card women can enjoy better credit ratings. As for startups, bank loans don't always go very far, which is why many look for venture capital. For companies whose founders belong to the LGBTIQ+ community, however, the chances of receiving such investment are slim. That a growing number of investors are focusing on this particular...

Members of the LGBTQ+ community should soon find overnight stays more welcoming. But a sense of belonging is important in the world of work too. Hence, this diversity group is receiving support in another field from a civic organisation in New York and its global network. Specifically? Investment. Over 100 firms from the venture capital and equity financing sectors...

Black people can connect with the African diaspora on their travels. But meeting like minds abroad is just as important for the LGBTIQ+ community. Which is why a Berlin-based startup is helping its members find private overnight accommodation in a friendly environment. Users must have an invitation to access the team’s app, or have submitted a short application. A...

Word choice can heighten feelings of belonging. This is particularly important for people from underrepresented groups such as the LGBTIQ+ community. Which is why a London-based startup has developed an app in conjunction with experts from the field of psychotherapy. Its goal: to increase users’ sense of wellbeing by helping them cope with queer-specific issues such as coming out...

Medical consultations can take place at the laundromat, while a platform is helping underrepresented groups obtain the health advice they need. But considerations surrounding social and/or ethnic origin, sexual orientation or other cultural factors are just as important for those in need of care. Enter a New York-based startup, which has used decades-spanning research to identify the core elements...

Our bodies are unique. Good that 3D X-ray images are helping diagnoses become even more precise. People from underrepresented groups have special needs when it comes to medical treatment, and don’t always receive the care and attention they deserve. Cue a non-profit organisation from Cologne which helps them find the right treatment. Their platform contains an index of medical...