Diversity

As climate tech investing gains momentum, diverse-owned start-ups are the ones showing some of the greatest potential to innovate in the sector, according to our latest cover story.

The venture community’s use of ‘pattern matching’ past successes to find the next big opportunity has excluded many female- and diverse-owned start-ups from raising capital. But as climate-tech investing gains steam, these start-ups that are showing some of the greatest potential to innovate in lower-income communities.

An analysis by seed-stage investor Beta Boom details which cities have the highest concentration of start-ups led by diverse founders, and which rate among the worst.

Biotech VCs have played a crucial role in developing medicines for the disorder before selling them to big pharma, and they've realized exceptional returns while making a difference in patients' lives.

Founder Christine Tsai says more LPs ask about ESG and the issue could have the potential to make or break a commitment in the future.

Corporations are becoming more diverse and inclusive, and start-ups are helping to achieve that. Many provide AI to screen job applicants and remove bias from the hiring process.

VC investment into female-founded companies increased slightly in 2019, breaking a new record, a report found.