As ‘Show Her The Money’ arrives at TechFoundHer Summit, influential investors aim to transform the landscape for women entrepreneurs in Ireland and beyond.
When women entrepreneurs seek venture capital funding, they face a stark reality – globally, female founders receive less than 2% of all investment capital. This systemic inequality is the focus of the award-winning documentary ‘Show Her The Money’, which returns to Dublin next month following its sold-out premiere last year.
The film will screen on 14 May at the Round Room at the Mansion House as part of the TechFoundHer Summit 2025, accompanied by a panel discussion featuring international investors and entrepreneurs who are working to dismantle barriers to funding.
“If I write a woman a £10,000 cheque, she is going to go much further with it than a similarly situated male would. The returns are actually better when you invest in women”
“Show Her The Money is more than a documentary—it’s a catalyst for change,” said Máirín Murray, founder of TechFoundHer.
“We’re bringing it back to Dublin because the conversation is far from over. If we want a future where innovation is truly inclusive, we need to see, hear, and fund women entrepreneurs. This film opens eyes—and doors.”
Dismantling structural barriers to women’s economic power
Directed by Ky Dickens and produced by Catherine Gray, ‘Show Her The Money’ follows four female founders navigating the often-hostile terrain of venture capital. Their businesses – ranging from inclusive fashion to Ayurveda-based beauty products – challenge industry norms while highlighting the funding disparities that persist across sectors.
The film demonstrates how unconscious bias continues to shape investment decisions, with women often subjected to different standards than their male counterparts when pitching for funding.
Among the documentary’s featured investors is Wendy Ryan, CEO of Kadabra and bestselling author, who will travel from the US to participate in the Dublin panel. Ryan, who uses her generational wealth to empower women and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) entrepreneurs, offers a compelling business case for gender-balanced investment.
“If I write a woman a £10,000 cheque, she is going to go much further with it than a similarly situated male would,” Ryan explains in the film. “The returns are actually better when you invest in women.”
Global investment leaders join forces in Dublin
Alongside Ryan, the post-screening discussion will feature Lata Setty, a prominent venture capitalist and angel investor with expertise in patent litigation and tech entrepreneurship. As the inaugural investor for the Silicon Valley Women’s Founder Fund, Setty brings valuable perspective on scaling women-led ventures.
The international panel will be complemented by leading voices from Ireland’s startup ecosystem: Mary Rodgers from PorterShed, and Suzanne Mills and Eshna Gogia from Republic of Work. Their participation reflects growing momentum around addressing gender disparities in Ireland’s innovation sectors.
The screening comes amid increasing scrutiny of venture capital’s gender gap. Recent research suggests that despite women-led businesses typically delivering higher revenue – more than twice as much per dollar invested – investor bias continues to limit their access to capital.
Summit tackles broader tech gender disparities
The documentary screening forms part of the wider TechFoundHer Summit 2025, themed Women Innovators Rise. This high-energy gathering features global technology and investment leaders addressing the systemic challenges women face in tech industries.
Notable speakers include Kelly Vero, the legendary developer behind iconic games like Tomb Raider and Halo 3, alongside innovators Dr Patricia Scanlon, Barbara McCarthy, and Áine Kerr.
The summit will explore five key themes:
- Tech Has No Gender
- Funding Forward: Angel to VC
- Breaking Through: Scaling Startups
- Women Innovators Rise: Showcasing Irish Talent
- Tech Product Innovation – Beyond the Hype
Attendees will also meet graduates of TechFoundHer’s Innovation Labs – a programme designed to make technology more accessible and inclusive across the island of Ireland. The initiative, funded through InterTradeIreland in partnership with Enterprise Ireland and Invest Northern Ireland, reflects growing recognition that diversity drives innovation.
Dublin City Council serves as headline sponsor for the 2025 Summit, with additional support from U.S. Bank Europe, Enterprise Ireland, Women in Technology & Science Ireland, and BlockW.
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