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Discover the latest strides in femtech startups, as detailed in a recent PitchBook analysis. Highlighting remarkable funding rounds, such as Flo Health Inc. achieving unicorn status and BillionToOne's substantial Series D, the article underscores a broader acceptance and backing of technologies focused on women's health. Insightful contribution by Leah Hodgson portrays this evolving landscape where female-led startups are steadily gaining ground backed by VC support. https://lnkd.in/egXZysds #HealthTech

The latest data from PitchBook shows that femtech startups are on track for a record fundraising year — 2024 has already seen $1.2B invested in startups addressing conditions specific to women.    As we shared on our blog in late 2023, the fraught challenges within women’s health present opportunities and potential value creation for current and future founders of software companies. Founders in the women’s health space are playing an outsized role in driving education about women’s bodies and fostering public discourse around some of the biggest issues within women’s health.   As increased awareness, research, and education drive innovation, more healthcare and technology investors will take notice. And according to Pitchbook, they have. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/egXZysds. And, revisit our femtech blog post in the comments from Managing Director Scott Barclay, Vice President Alexandra Lundin, and Mira Kaufman. 

𝐋𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 The venture capital sector is known for fostering innovation, yet founders of color remain significantly underrepresented. Despite growing awareness of diversity, current data shows that investments in startups led by People of Color (PoC) continue to remain at a very low level. Key Numbers and Facts 1. Investment Share: According to Harlem Capital, startups led by Black and Latinx founders received only 2.4% of the total venture capital volume in the U.S. in 2023. 2. Representation in Leadership Positions: Only 3% of partners in U.S. venture capital firms are Black or Latinx, as reported by Diversity VC. This underrepresentation directly influences investment decisions. 3. Women of Color: Crunchbase reported in 2023 that only 0.34% of total VC capital in the U.S. went to companies led by women of color. 4. Pandemic Effects: RateMyInvestor noted that during the COVID-19 pandemic, the share of investments in PoC-led companies further declined, despite an increase in available capital. Causes of the Imbalance The reasons for the low investment volume are varied: network effects, unconscious biases, and a lack of representation in decision-making positions all play significant roles. My Involvement In light of this, I am very excited to contribute as a juror at this year's AiDiA - Afrodeutscher Startup Pitch in Hamburg. On September 7th, eight carefully selected startups will pitch for a total of €53,000 in the "Founder Pitch" and "Idea Pitch" categories. Conclusion To fully leverage the potential of PoC-led companies, targeted measures are needed, including increased diversity in leadership roles and the creation of more inclusive networks. These changes will not only advance the VC sector but also benefit the broader economy. ####################### I'm Ben, founder and managing director of allygatr 🐊. allygatr creates remarkable value for startups, investors, experts, and companies by building a pioneering hrtech ecosystem. Together. #hrtechallyance | hrtechallyance #######################

Solo vs Team: Should you have a co-founder? A recent study of 18k+ US companies by Peter Walker from Carta sheds light on this topic: 💥Solo founders are more common than you think: They run about 27% of all companies, with a higher prevalence in the Consumer sector. However, this percentage decreases slightly beyond the pre-seed stage. 💥The biotech industry favors larger teams: Contrary to other sectors, biotech startups tend to have founding teams of three or more members. 💥Solo founders persist even at advanced stages: Even at the Series D level, 15% of companies are led by solo founders, indicating that single-founder companies can and do thrive long-term. ✈️ KEY TAKEAWAY This data reveals that success in startups isn't strictly tied to the number of founders, but rather varies across industries and stages. — Interested in more data-driven analysis like this? Then check my free newsletter www.datadrivenvc.io

🌟 Is the Netherlands quietly becoming the next startup powerhouse… minus the female founders? 😲 1. INSURTECH MAKEOVER 💰 KORINT just snagged a whopping €5 million in funding! Led by Ventech, with 360 Capital backing them up, this insurtech startup is shaking things up. But here’s the kicker: why aren't we seeing more women at the helm of such game-changing companies? 👉 INSIGHTFUL THOUGHT: What if we prioritized investing in female-led startups? Imagine the innovative approaches they could bring to industries like insurance. 2. SaaS ON THE RISE 📈 MAGFI’s new fundraising round of $1.1 million is a game-changer. This platform uses AI to advertise simultaneously on Telegram and Discord. But do you notice a pattern here? Minimal representation of women-led businesses again. 👉 DARE TO QUESTION: Should investors start putting their money where their mouth is? It’s time to recognize that women bring unique insights to the tech scene. 3. MEET THE HARVESTING ROBOT 🤖 INAHO's trials for its cherry tomato-harvesting robot could change agriculture forever. With improved speed and efficiency, it’s a win for tech advancements. But why aren’t we talking about women engineers and founders contributing to such innovations? 👉 CHALLENGING THE STATUS QUO: The tech world is advancing, but are we missing half of the innovation? Female entrepreneurs should be leading these discussions, pushing boundaries in robotics and sustainability. 💡 FINAL THOUGHT: The Dutch startup scene is buzzing, but where are the women in these headlines? Let’s start having these hard conversations about representation. Do we genuinely want diverse innovation or is it just lip service? What are your thoughts? Is the current funding landscape truly inclusive, or is it time for a change? Let’s chat! 👇 🫡 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐧𝐨𝐰: https://femaleswitch.app 🔈🔈🔈 🫵 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐬, 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐖 #startups #femalentrepreneur #zerocode #ai

85% of FemTech startups were founded by at least one female founder between 2021 and 2023 Why does this matter? We often highlight how much and which femtech startups have raised funding. And it's clear that mixed-gender and male-led teams tend to attract more investment compared to female-led teams. For instance, Flo Health Inc., a successful femtech unicorn, was founded and is currently led by men. The increasing number of female-led femtech teams from 2021 to 2023 is a crucial development. It signals a positive shift in the market and investor perception towards female founders and their products. Source: FemHealth Insights 2023 FemTech Landscape Report

👉🏽 Interested in how Big Corporations can collaborate with Impact Startups? 🚀 According to the publication Corporate Impact Venturing: Paving the Way to #impacteconomy in Latin America and the Caribbean. Corporate Impact Venturing is an #openinnovation model whereby corporations aiming to address urgent, relevant, and complex #social and #environmental issues, often associated with one or more #SDGs, establish collaborative frameworks with innovative startups offering capabilities and solutions to advance in resolving these issues. Key highlights of these collaborations include: 🔹Alignment in purpose 🔹Focus on achieving tangible impacts 🔹Emphasis on scalability 🔹Shared risks 🔹Medium to long-term collaboration What other characteristics do you think we could add? share your insights 👇🏼 🚀 #CorporateImpact #Innovation #SDGs #Collaboration

🌟 Last Chance to Join the Spinoff Summit 2024 in Munich on June 4th! 🌟 Tickets are almost gone for the Spinoff Summit 2024, which bridges science and entrepreneurship. Join us for a day of impactful talks, innovative workshops, and expert panels that promise to transform research into action: 2ly.link/1xhUC 🗓️ What's on the Agenda 🗓️ 🎤 Keynote Ingmar Hoerr (CureVac): Sharing the groundbreaking journey of mRNA technologies from research to a NASDAQ success story. 🦾 Workshops by Industry Innovators Thomas Kirchner (ProGlove): Dive into "Design Thinking for Scientists" to align your innovations with market needs. Barbara Diehl (SPRIND - Bundesagentur für Sprunginnovationen) & Dr. Benedikt Flöter (YPOG) & Adrian Haase (YPOG): Explore crucial legal aspects of IP and fundraising in tech startups. Daniel W. Dippold (EWOR): Learn how to commercialize and sell your innovation. 💬 Panel Discussions Navigating the European Spinoff Ecosystem: Insights from industry leaders like Sebastian Boehmer (First Momentum), founders like Fleming Bruckmaier(QuantumDiamonds), and journalists covering the space like Tom Nugent (Sifted). Bridging Academia and the Startup World: An Open Dialogue Between VCs and TTOs for a United Spinoff Ecosystems led by Wolfgang Kerler (1E9). 🔥 Fireside Chats and Founder Talks on Critical Topics Funding Strategies: Learn about securing essential startup funding from Michiel Scheffer (European Commission) and David Meiborg (First Momentum Ventures). Team Building: Hear from Dr. Michael Baumann (TWAICE) on assembling a stellar startup team. Getting Started: Dive into the first steps when spinning out your research with Dr. Stephan Herrmann (Reverion). The Spinoff Summit 2024 is your chance to connect with over 150 like-minded professionals in a setting that fosters innovation and collaboration. Participate in exclusive networking events, including a poster competition and a spectacular planetarium show. 🔥 Only a few tickets are left. Book your ticket now before they sell out: 2ly.link/1xhUC Join us to spark change and drive the future of technology at our hashtag #SpinoffSummit2024! #Innovation hashtag #Entrepreneurship hashtag #Science hashtag #Technology hashtag #MunichEvents hashtag #FirstMomentum hashtag #ScientistFounders hashtag #TechFounders hashtag #PhD hashtag #Founders hashtag #Spinoff hashtag #Spinoffs

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The landscape of venture capital is evolving, with women playing a pivotal role in shaping its future. According to recent data from PitchBook, women founders and co-founders secured nearly one-quarter (22.8%) of all VC money in 2023, up from 18.7% in 2022. This reflects a growing recognition of the value women bring to the investment world and an increasing focus on funding startups that prioritize social impact, sustainability, and diversity. The VC ecosystem has seen a major pullback since it peaked in 2021, but female founders have shown tremendous resilience amid market turbulence. Female founders made significant strides in 2023 by securing a record-high proportion of VC capital in the US and near-record levels in Europe. However, there continues to be a wide gap between investment in female-founding teams and male-founding teams. I am incredibly honored to be moderating this discussion - Women Influencing the Future of Investment- with an esteemed panel of investors and former entrepreneurs including SC Moatti, Anshu Agarwal, Eileen Tanghal, and Divya Sudhakar ,who have made significant contributions to the industry.