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Women's Venture Capital Fund

VC · Seattle · United States

Address
311 NW 12th Avenue, Suite 1003 Portland, OR 97209
Email
Website
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Founded
2013
Ticket
$0-1 m

Stages

SeedSeries ASeries B

Investment region

North America

Industries

SoftwareMedia and EntertainmentConsumer Services (B2C)Consumer ProductsKidTech/FamilyTechHealthTechTechnologyTransportationBusiness Services (B2B)EducationEdtechInternet and Web ServicesSaaS

Profile

Women's Venture Capital Fund is a venture capital firm based in Seattle, founded by Edith Dorsen and Monica Dodi, both Harvard Business School graduates. The fund is characterized by its focus on gender diversity within leadership teams. By promoting investments in female-led ventures, the fund is dedicated to changing the paradigm in the venture capital industry. The firm's team is committed to investing in companies that include both women and men in their senior management, contributing to a risk-intelligent approach to venture capital. The fund specifically targets companies seeking Series A and B financings with a focus on revenue-generating, capital-efficient startups. It primarily invests in sectors that are poised for growth, although the exact sectors are not explicitly listed. The fund's strategic partners include fellow Harvard Business School classmates and institutional investors, reflecting a robust support system and an emphasis on gender-responsive investing. Several portfolio companies include Slumberkins, which offers educational content for children; Aclima, known for environmental intelligence solutions; Newsela, an educational content platform; HopSkipDrive, a transportation service for kids; Work Truck Solutions, a platform for commercial vehicle upfits; and Nvoicepay, a service for accounts payable automation. These companies underline the fund's commitment to diversity, education, and technology-driven solutions.

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