Funding Female Led Startups Is Not Charity, It’s The Best Investment There Is
International Women’s Day is behind us, society has taken the time to celebrate the talent and resilience of women. However, ongoing hurdles prevent them from achieving their goals and impacting the world. This is certainly true in venture capital where the best founders are overlooked because of their background or pitching approach. As a result, female founders remain largely underrepresented. Table of Contents Investing in the Best Founders Gender Gap in Venture Capital Challenges for Female Founders Bridging the Investment Gap Transforming the Industry Investing in the Best Founders Compared to men, startups with strictly female founders received a mere 2.8% of VC funds in 2023, the lowest amount in four years. Rather than advocating for a quota, venture capital firms should simply be investing in the best founders. By doing so, they will naturally cultivate a diverse portfolio with attractive returns. Gender Gap in Venture Capital The World Economic Forum’s 2022 Global Gender Gap