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This is what a founder looks like

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Female Invest | YC S21 l Forbes 30 u. 30 l Sunday Times Bestselling Author

Two weeks ago, Female Invest announced an $11,2m Series A. Meanwhile, Camilla was giving birth.👇 👇 In fact, we signed the papers the day before her due date. Why are we sharing this? To change the narrative. For context, this will be our second baby in the Founder team (this pic is with Emma's baby last year). It's no secret that female founders face unique barriers and bias, especially when fundraising. Having fundraised twice with a pregnant founder, it's terrifying to say the least. Ironically, not because of the risks associated with childbirth or doubts about how it would impact the company. We have a great team, we set up systems and being three founders means we can cover for each other. By far, the biggest challenge has been navigating the prejudice and expectations from the world around us. Expectations shape reality. If society expects female founders to fail when starting a family, VC's won't invest, employees won't apply for jobs and women will refrain from even trying. By sharing our journey, we hope to inspire change. Encouraging VC's to bet on women and encouraging more women to combine the dreams of motherhood and startup life. It's not easy and it does take a village. We've been lucky to find extraordinary investors who believe in us, romantic partners who support our dreams and a dedicated team who wants to change the world with us. We all play a role in changing the narrative. Are you ready? 🔥

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Kelly McCabe

Co-Founder & CEO at Perci Health

1mo

Love to see this! Congratulations on becoming mothers and your mega raise for female invest. My cofounder Morgan Fitzsimons and I had a similar experience. Can’t wait to see what new heights you and the team reach with all of the amazing skills/mindset becoming a parent brings and all the extra momentum the capital will inject. 👏👏👏

Morgan Fitzsimons

Co-Founder & CXO at Perci Health | ex-ASOS | ex-CBS Television

1mo

"This is what a founder looks like" 💯

Serena Fordham BA (Hons) CMgr FCMI ✨️

Founder of ProspHER: On a mission to support & empower 1 million+ ambitious women to build professional lives with PASSION, PURPOSE & POWER ✨️ Award-Winning Business Owner | Amazon Bestseller | Innovator & Speaker 💜

2mo

Yes yes yes 🥳🥳🥳

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