Profile: Tory Burch Foundation pushes for greater investment in women-owned businesses

In a profile published in Oprah Daily, April Daniels Hussar, OD’s content strategy manager, digs in on fashion mogul Tory Burch’s push to increase investment in women entrepreneurs through her eponymous foundation. Burch fellows currently generate more than $1 million in annual revenue at 10 times the national average for women-owned businesses, collectively generating $470 million annually on their way to an estimated $1 billion by 2030. Through a partnership with Bank of America, the foundation has distributed $100 million in low-interest loans to 5,600 women entrepreneurs, alongside mentorship, education and business resources. Burch’s bottom line: closing the funding gap is not just about equity, it’s about recognizing women-led businesses as a compelling investment opportunity – full stop.