Equity Financing for Women
When it comes to equity funding, women and minority owners have historically had a harder time accessing capital. According to VC firm, Invest Her Ventures, only 3% of VC funding goes to women-led companies. The reason for this discrepancy are complex, but it is starting to change. There are a growing number equity firms looking for women-led businesses to fund.
Angel Groups for Women:
- Golden Seed
- Astia
- 37 Angels
- NextWave
- The Jump Fund
- InvestHER Ventures
- Female Founders Fund
- BBG Ventures
- Pipeline Angels
Venture Capital Groups for Women:
Women-focused Incubators/Accelerators
- Springboard Enterprises
- Women Accelerator
- Digitalundivided (DID)
- Project Entrepreneur
- National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) - Women networking group