Ryan Hibbison

We analyzed three years of fundraising data for women-led VC firms

Fundraising by women-led venture firms dipped last year, but our analysis of three years of research shows female venture capitalists have plenty to be happy about.

Our directory of women-led firms has nearly quadrupled

Dive into our exclusive directory of women-led venture capital firms, which has grown from about 100 to more than 380 firms.

Women-led venture funds raised in 2022

A total of 139 women-led funds closed on a combined $5.43 billion in 2022, according to Venture Capital Journal's exclusive research.

Women-led venture funds raised in 2023

A total of 180 closed on a combined $5.29 billion in 2023, according to Venture Capital Journal's exclusive research.

Women-led venture funds raised in 2024

A total of 170 women-led venture capital funds closed on a combined $3.88 billion in 2024, according to Venture Capital Journal's exclusive research.

Industry wants to facilitate liquidity amid exit drought

The multi-strategy investor and secondaries specialist built the program to teach GPs and LPs how to find alternate routes to liquidity outside of IPOs and M&A.

Iron Prairie aims to bring industrials into digital age

The woman-led firm leverages its Kansas City location to give companies access to underutilized networks and partnerships.

Rodeo Growth taps new type of LP: Influencers

The emerging manager has found traction by targeting investors who are health and wellness influencers, including two with more than 630,000 followers combined on TikTok and Instagram.

Will new SEC guidance give a boost to emerging managers?

VCs are divided about whether or not the SEC’s new guidance around vetting accredited investors will help emerging managers with fundraising.

VIDEO: Mendoza Ventures founder shares tips for emerging managers

LPs are just as happy with a successful exit as a founder as they are with a successful investment history when it comes to fundraising, advises Senofer Mendoza of Mendoza Ventures.