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Europe’s female-founded teams still lag behind in VC funding, highlighting the wide gap between investment in all-men founding teams versus women founders ... However, deal activity signals some improvement. ⚡ Sifted condenses in 5 charts "the good, the bad and the worse" in the European Female Founders ecosystem, drawing data from the latest PitchBook report, that we highly recommend including in your Easter reading list (download 👇 ) Key headlines: ◾ 20.5% of total VC deal value in Europe raised by female-founded teams (25.8% of deal count) ◾ The number of active female angel investors declined 42% in 2023 ◾ (only) 15% of decision makers in VC firms with AUM over €50 million are female These figures underscore the ongoing relevance of WA4STEAM and its mission and reinforce our commitment to narrowing the #fundinggap #Wa4steam is an all-women business angels' association with the objective to increase the number of women investing in seed and pre seed #startups, democratizing business angels investing. Our members exclusively invest in female founders in STEAM fields. 👉🏻Visit www.wa4steam.com for information about who we are, the sectors our 👼 angels support, and how to connect with us if you believe your startup aligns with our mission. 👉 Click here for the full Pitchbook report - https://lnkd.in/deRimv33 #STEAM #femalefounders #femaleinvestors #businessangels Carme Plasencia Maria José Ramón Forner Pilar Gil, PhD MBA Ane Zabala Ana Duarte Mireia Garcia Roca Sonia Martínez Arca Gloria Macias-Lizaso Coro Hernando de Larramendi Isabel de Paula Maria Dionis Trenor Olga Santos CanellesAlejandra Pardo Hevia-Aza Ana Mas Projects Patricia Acosta Soler Martina Klien Monica Muñoz Álvarez Lola Lojo Núria Ibáñez-García Cristina Jimenez Savurido Cristina Rata, PhD https://lnkd.in/dwCyxGkR

I’m proud to be an expert for the #GrowF investment readiness program for gender-diverse ventures by Female Founders. As a part of the 5 -week hybrid program, I’ll be sharing my expertise on: 👉 How to tackle the VC ecosystem for a fundraising process that stands out. Here are some key points from the session we had last week: 💥 Pre-Process -->This is the prep time before the outreach starts. This is the time when magic happens which sets for a "hot process" when done well. 💥 Showcasing traction for a pre-revenue company is important to demonstrate market and problem validation --> be creative here and show signs such as waitlist, visits, queries, signups, LOIs etc. 💥 Priced rounds vs other instruments --> based on the size of the raise, the timelines founders can strategically choose an instrument. So read up on the difference between - CN / SAFE/ ASA/ Equity rounds. #GrowF - prepares startups for success in the competitive world of VC funding 💸 . Check it out. https://lnkd.in/gnTdY4EC #femalefounders #mentorvc #vc

🔗Join our thriving Community of over 3000 subscribers by signing up for our FREE Global Funding Newsletter! Each week, you'll receive a fresh dose of 💸 funding opportunities, 🚺 real-life success stories from inspiring women founders across the globe, 👩🏼💻 valuable insights from investors, and a curated roundup of the latest VC news on the global stage 🌍 This week's highlights include: ✨Women-Led Venture Capital Funds are Helping Drive Increase in Funding for Women-Owned Startups 📈 5 Charts on how Female Founders and VCs Fared in 2023 🦄 10 Female-Founded Unicorns to Watch Ready to get started? Sign up now! → https://lnkd.in/eByYhqFy #WomenEntrepreneurs #FemaleFounders #WomenInBusiness #WomenLeaders #FemaleInvestors #Funding #VentureCapital #StartupFunding #BusinessNews #Global #CommunityIsCapital #EmpowerWomen #WomenInFinance #InvestInWomen #WomenSupportingWomen #WomenInLeadership

Great program for entrepreneurs in #Appalachia. The April 24 webinar will cover the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and opportunities to scale climate tech. #ghg #advancedenergy

Join us at ANDE2024 for an interactive workshop exploring the funding gap for impact-focused startups, especially in emerging markets. We'll dive into how traditional VC models are misaligned with the needs of social enterprises and discuss innovative finance structures that prioritize impact over unicorn-hunting. Learn from practitioners how to leverage philanthropic capital, create flexible financing instruments, and balance financial returns with transformative, systemic change. Let’s explore how catalytic funds can help close the $1.1 trillion funding gap for mission-driven startups! https://bit.ly/3ZeBGjo

At Hive Founders we run two Accelerator Programs and facilitate one Online, Self-paced Accelerator. They were built with the knowledge and first-hand experience of our Founders. Andrea Sommer and Caroline Hughes aim to help founders make informed decisions when choosing the right accelerator for their journey. Here are a few of Andrea’s tips to choosing the right path for your business: Find an accelerator that aligns with your specific stage and needs. The best programs have a narrow, clear focus. See if you can experience the accelerator before committing. Chemistry is crucial, so take the opportunity to do a ‘vibe check’. For instance, our 2x monthly pitch clinics (https://lnkd.in/g3CQVuBr) offer a glimpse into our program, allowing founders to get to know us before joining.  Smaller cohorts ensure personalized attention and tailored support. They also facilitate stronger connections with peers, which can be invaluable. One of the best ways to evaluate a program is by talking to its graduates. They provide first-hand insights into the program’s value. Our Ask Me Anything sessions with graduates are a highlight, offering honest feedback and success stories - Next AMA coming soon! Look into the program’s track record. We’re proud that 70% of our accelerator graduates successfully raise funds within six months. Many accelerators take equity in exchange for their services. While this can be beneficial, remember that equity is finite. Listen to Dr Georgia Fleet talk about our Investment Readiness Accelerator below! ➡️ Check out our programs - one of them could be the accelerator for you! 💸 Investment Readiness Accelerator - https://bit.ly/4aowXgO 💸 Zero to Launch Accelerator - https://bit.ly/3wT6dqW 💸 Digital Investment Readiness Accelerator - https://bit.ly/3R5ziGK #femalefounder #investmentaccelerator #startupsupport #investmentadvice #businessaccelerator #funding #investment #investmentstrategy Denise Celeghin Jessica Clucas Erin A. Emma Bell Nufar Segal Bareket Subha Sivaraman Kim Toker Ursula Morgenstern Christina Nesheva Lucy Navas Michelle Pomerantz

"Angel Investing: Building legacies, not just portfolios." The world of angel investing is transforming. Did you know there are over 250,000 active angel investors in the U.S. alone, contributing significantly to early-stage businesses And, globally, early-stage investments are crucial for innovation, with the average angel investment raising nearly $450k. At Capxly, we’re on a mission to empower this transformation. A growing community of investors is coming together, bound by a shared belief in fostering innovation, supporting ambitious entrepreneurs, and creating lasting impact. We’ve already showcased our first deal and are steadily building a network of like-minded investors. Whether you're an experienced angel or someone curious to explore, now is the time to join us and shape the future of startups. The next unicorn might just be one investment away. Are you in? Let’s connect. 🚀 #angel #investing #capxly

For 2024, I have committed myself to invest in at least 3 startups as an Angel Investor. I have been an Angel Investor to 5 startups and one VC firm in the past, but haven't done so in the last 2 years. Angel Investing is the very first step to empower entrepreneurs that drive innovation and in my point of view, the most important round of raising capital, as it usually involves friends and family. Investing, whether it is new ideas, concepts or enhancements should be in everyone's mind and should be done with the highest level of ethics. I recently came across a set of values that resonates with what I believe in, feel free to check The Mensarius Oath, written by the Founder Institute in March 2020. It is based on the famous Hippocratic Oath used by medical practitioners. #mensariusoath #hippocraticoath #angelinvesting #startupinvesting

Start your weekend with our interview packed with insights into the world of business angels! Before pursuing VC funding, early-stage startups often seek #investment from business angels 😇. But when does this funding type make sense, and what do HealthTech founders need to know before raising capital from angels? In our latest newsletter, we talked with Sebastian Schwenke, Managing Director of our partner Business Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V. (BACB), to get an insider perspective! We discuss: 🟣 The right time to raise money from business angels; 🟣 Emerging trends within their business angel network and beyond; 🟣 The main obstacles for startups to secure investment this year. + More! Read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ers83n9k If you’d like to read more about the latest health tech trends, expert interviews or just catch up with the must-visit events, sign up for our monthly newsletter here 👉https://shorturl.at/ojPMB #startupadvice #businessangels #healthcare #weekendread

March is here, and it's brimming with the same fiery energy and enthusiasm we embraced in February! The excitement is rising as we count down - just 7 days left until the second round of the Women’s Angel Investing PowerTable 2024, powered by Angel One & National Angel Capital Organization (NACO Canada) But that’s not it, there’s more! With only 12 days to go until our next investment meeting, the anticipation is mounting. Angel members, get ready for an engaging session filled with promising startups that are set to captivate and inspire you.    Stay tuned for more updates. #countdownbegins #angelinvestment #meetup #canadianbusiness #angelinvestors #roundtable #womeninbusiness #womeninvestors #angelinvesting #startupcommunity #countdown