Top cities for women entrepreneurs to thrive: London

Are you a female founder and starting or growing a business in London? Well, you're in the right place! According to the latest Dell Technologies WE Cities Index, London is the number one city in the world for women entrepreneurs to do more, scale faster and thrive.

Launched in 2016, the WE Cities Index measures and ranks cities around the world based on their ability to attract and support high-potential women entrepreneurs.

The index:

• showcases how technology connects all other aspects of the business environment (markets, capital, talent and culture)

• provides recommendations for business owners and officials alike to improve systems from the inside out, and

• profiles global centres of commerce by their overall suitability for women who scale

If you're a female entrepreneur based in London and looking to expand your community and grow your business, scroll down to find networks to join, spaces to work from and fearless entrepreneurs who we admire.

Business networks for female entrepreneurs in London

• The Stack World – Meet like-minded women to supercharge your self development

• AccelerateHER – A vibrant network of female founders who share a passion for growth

• Moxie Club – Attend friendly events, from brunches to evening panels

• The Hearth – Offering community, space and events for women in London

• Digital Women – Empowering women through the sharing and development of digital skills

• Dell Women's Entrepreneur Network – Join a global network and connect with inspirational female founders to help achieve your business goals

• Enterprise Nation membership – If you're not already a member, sign up today to access exclusive content, a trusted community, and tailored resources for business owners based in London and beyond

Workspaces in London

• The Office Group – Choose from over 40 beautiful buildings all across London

• Fora – Spaces designed to nurture productivity, collaboration and development

• Second Home – Four locations across London, including a family-friendly space in London Fields

• Work.Life – Prioritising work-life balance with flexible membership

• Allbright Mayfair – Created for women and offering a unique environment to network, unwind and dine

Female founder members we admire

• Lucy Kebbell, Enterprise Nation local leader for South East London

• Jemma and Annie Charman, co-founders of Green Rooms Market

• Dominique Woolf, founder of The Woolf's Kitchen

• Martha Keith, founder of Martha Brook (read Martha's top tips for growing a small business on Instagram)

• Becca Sandler, transformational life coach, yoga teacher and founder of Balance with Becca

Visit DWEN WEcities to find out how your city is working for you