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January 2026 M&A Review: US Edition
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Scottish entrepreneur launches women’s power platform

A new platform aims to expand women’s access to capital. Scottish entrepreneur Veenoo Sharma has unveiled a global initiative designed to increase women’s access to investment, influence, and policy networks, with its first public launch held at the Houses of Parliament earlier this month.







