Private Equity

Women in Private Funds

Women-led Initiate Ventures raises $45m for debut fund

The firm is led by Jessica Owens, a former Kleiner Perkins partner, and Iana Dimkova, previously a director in the healthcare technology investing group of GE Ventures.

2 min read · 19 November 2024

Forerunner focuses on AI in consumer companies with Fund VII

The women-led firm raised $500m for its seventh flagship vehicle, including a $25m commitment from MassPRIM.

3 min read · 13 November 2024

Portfolia launches third Rising America fund for underserved entrepreneurs

The debut Rising America fund has generated a TVPI of 3.2x and a gross IRR of 40%, lead investor Juliana Garaizar tells Venture Capital Journal.

5 min read · 12 November 2024

Speaking from experience

Six women who are veterans of the venture capital business share their advice for other women to get ahead in VC.

9 min read · 01 November 2024

From Delhi to New York and back again: Alka Goel and Alkemi Growth Capital

How Alka Goel started one of the few women-led venture funds in India – and how she plans to maintain her momentum with her second fund.

5 min read · 07 October 2024

IFC weighs commitment to Indian healthcare VC Alkemi

Founded by a McKinsey & Co alum, Alkemi recently held a first close on about $50m for its sophomore fund, which is targeting $75m.

2 min read · 17 September 2024

Moderne Ventures raises second-largest women-led fund this year

MV Core Fund III's limited partners include GCM Grosvenor, the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund, AvalonBay, Essent and real estate companies.

2 min read · 16 September 2024

Brilliant Minds flips script on obsession with young founders

The woman-led firm only invests in founders over age 50 who are using new technologies to build disruptive companies in industries where they have deep experience.

4 min read · 09 September 2024

New woman-led firm Apprentis Ventures launches

The brand new woman-led firm has remained under the radar as it seeks $25m for its first vehicle.

4 min read · 19 August 2024

Good news for women-led funds

Women-led VC funds are back on track to raise $3 billion this year, following a tepid fundraising outlook in May.

3 min read · 11 July 2024

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