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It is no secret that venture deal making has varied significantly when broken down by gender, with female-founded companies collectively receiving far less investment than male-founded companies. But the data shows that there are reasons to be optimistic about what lies ahead. 👏 PitchBook's annual All In: Female Founders in the US VC Ecosystem report was just published along with its inaugural accompanying report - the All In: Female Founders in the European VC Ecosystem. You can find the US report here: https://lnkd.in/g_vpYBaF Find the European report here: https://lnkd.in/gH8CcRuq

In angel investing – a space where women are traditionally underrepresented, but actively rising in numbers – the Angel Sessions provides a forum to develop strategic relationships, build skills, and increase your deal flow. Join our next cohort of women angel investors this October to learn from leading investors, network and get access to deal flow👇

Thrilled to announce that SV is featured on the Business Insider Seed 40 for the second year running! This list highlights the top 40 female investors in early stage venture capital. Our managing partner Serena Williams explains how we set our companies up for success: "I believe that investing doesn't begin or end with capital. At Serena Ventures, we offer comprehensive support to our founders, like executive coaching, marketing, and branding support to name a few. So founders can simultaneously scale with their company.” Click the link below to learn more & check out the other incredible women also featured this year! https://lnkd.in/ddrM8UQu

Pitchbook recently released a report on 'Female Founders in the VC Ecosystem' While 2023 showed signs of resilience among female founders in the US, with the third-highest annual level of capital secured on record, it's clear that we still have work to do. 🚀 Despite a challenging year with selective VC investment, female founders managed to secure a record proportion of total VC deal value at 22.8%, excluding outlier investments. This is a testament to the innovative spirit and resilience of women in the tech and startup space. However, the gap in venture capital between female and all-male founding teams persists, underscoring the need for more inclusive investment practices. 📈 We're calling all ambitious female founders looking to make an impact! Level the playing field and apply to RevFund today: 🔗https://lnkd.in/gCi9bPwT #revfund1 #investmentservice #investmentfund #orangecountyinvestor #orangecountyinvestment #sustainableinvestment #meaningfulbusiness #climatetech#healthequity #humanequity

Melinda French Gates is betting BIG on female GPs – but why isn't the rest of the LP world keeping pace? In our latest episode of Swimming with Allocators, we welcome Renata Aráuz-DeStefano from Pivotal Ventures, an investment and incubation company established by Melinda French Gates. Renata's transition from investment banking to microfinance, and now to a high-impact family office, provides a unique perspective on why empowering female decision-makers in VC is not just about equity – it's a strategic necessity. Join us as we delve into the challenges women face in securing funding and the wider implications for the venture capital industry. Learn how Pivotal Ventures is taking the lead in transforming the landscape and why this shift is crucial for the future of innovation. Tune in to our enlightening conversation and be part of the discussion on the evolving role of women in venture capital. #VentureCapital #LP #SwimmingWithAllocators

Becoming an Angel Investor is made easy with Accelerating Angels! Carve out a part of your investment portfolio for impact, innovation, and change. As a member, you can attend pitch meetings, join committees, learn about early-stage investing, and network with like-minded individuals. Explore the opportunity for returns from a portfolio of women-owned startups. Learn more at www.acceleratingangels.com. Accelerating Angels !Women's Small Business Accelerator (WSBA) Mary McCarthy

🎯 Female Founders in the European VC Ecosystem: Breaking Barriers and Setting Records Europe's venture capital (VC) landscape has long been challenging, particularly for female founders. However, recent trends indicate a significant shift, with female entrepreneurs making remarkable strides despite various economic and market headwinds. In this article, we explore the latest data and celebrate the achievements of female founders in the European VC ecosystem, underscored by three compelling infographics highlighting their progress in 2023. https://lnkd.in/d-JUDBKN

I'm so excited to share a new iteration of the ground breaking #PitchBook All In: Female Founders in the VC Ecosystem Series for which I am forever honored to be even remotely involved in. It's so fulfilling to observe the incredible team of women that produce and release this report. This year it was especially exciting to see it come to fruition on International Women's Day and observe the splash it made alongside a brand new European edition plus countless events. I want to shout out all the incredible people who contributed: Ewa Rosol Jane Mallett Sarah McFarland Briana Howard Sara Good Fallon Sullivan Rachel Schowalter Julia Midkiff Stacey Jenkins Kayla Gordon Kane Mary Kenefake Abby Rankin Alexandra Comnenos Samantha Ratty Michelle Wie West and most of all, the report's intrepid writer and my favorite celebrity Annemarie Donegan, who managed to produce this report while nearly single handedly keeping her team afloat. That being said, the execution of the All In initiative is no small feat. Much like the path ahead for female founders with their companies collectively receiving far less investment than male-founded companies, it requires perseverance and the work is never done. But the data featured in the report shows that there are reasons to be optimistic about what lies ahead and the day of release always brings out that optimism. TLDR: PitchBook's annual All In: Female Founders in the US VC Ecosystem report was just published along with its inaugural accompanying report - the All In: Female Founders in the European VC Ecosystem. Read the US report here: https://lnkd.in/g_vpYBaF Or find the European report here: https://lnkd.in/gH8CcRuq

"The barriers to more women investing are not financial – they are cultural. Women clearly have the wealth and the business skills. But when it comes to angel investing, women often don’t have access to the same relevant networks as men do, and it can be difficult to know where and how to start." (Mint Ventures) This "Inspiring Women" webinar looks like a great event - I've always been fascinated by the world of investing! Did you know with as little as £2,000 and a small amount of time invested, as a woman business angel you really can make an incredible difference in supporting innovative new companies, holding an inexperienced entrepreneur’s hand to help spur them on to greater heights, and inspire both current and future generations to come. Sign up and find out more, all from the comfort of your home! Mint Ventures Gillian Fleming #angelinvesting #angelinvestor #angelinvestment #womeninvestors #womeninvesting #businesswomen

We are excited to welcome our partner PitchBook to the Women in CVC Summit in Sonoma next month to present the 2023 All in US Report. According to the report, female founders in the U.S. made positive gains in 2023, but they still face major barriers to securing venture capital funding. https://lnkd.in/ggcrDEy6   Annemarie Donegan will lead a discussion about how key industry players are supporting women investors and founders, and how others can help champion those efforts. In the All In Report, the share of female check writers (GP level) at the largest VC firms grew slightly from the previous year to 17.4%. Separately, we partnered with PitchBook in our 2023 State of CVC Survey Report, co-authored by SVB. In our findings (https://lnkd.in/gM_gF-Gm), 17% of corporate venture heads identify as female.   Corporate investors, check out the summit and more events at counterclub.vc