Female Founders
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
New York, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
- Austria
- Germany
- Switzerland
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- AdTech
- Innovation
- E-Commerce
About
Female Founders Fund is a dedicated seed-stage venture capital firm that champions female entrepreneurs by investing exclusively in startups founded by women. With a diverse investment portfolio spanning e-commerce, media, platforms, advertising, and web-enabled services, the fund seeks to harness the exceptional innovation and leadership of female founders. By providing not only capital but also strategic support and resources, Female Founders Fund aims to empower women-led businesses to thrive and reshape the landscape of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our mission is to create lasting impact and drive gender equity in the startup world.
Female Founders Fund is a dedicated seed-stage venture capital firm that champions female entrepreneurs by investing exclusively in startups founded by women. With a diverse investment portfolio spanning e-commerce, media, platforms, advertising, and web-enabled services, the fund seeks to harness the exceptional innovation and leadership of female founders. By providing not only capital but also strategic support and resources, Female Founders Fund aims to empower women-led businesses to thrive and reshape the landscape of the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Our mission is to create lasting impact and drive gender equity in the startup world.
Investment Thesis
Female Founders aims to empower women in the tech and innovation space, providing support and resources to build and scale successful businesses.
Manager's Experience
With extensive experience in venture capital, the fund manager has built a diverse portfolio across technology, consumer products, and healthcare sectors. Active primarily in North America, they have successfully led over 30 deals, focusing on early-stage investments. Their strategic approach emphasizes a data-driven methodology, while also prioritizing operator-first principles to enhance value creation. Notable exits from their portfolio highlight a strong track record of fostering innovative startups to successful market positions.
Team
Sutian Dong
Anu Duggal
Sutian Dong
Sherin Shibu
Portfolio
Kate Kallot
Allison Conrad
Lola Priego
Krystle Mobayeni (acquired)
Eloa Guillotin
Georgina Gooley (acquired)
Diane Loviglio
Lisa Mayer
Wendy Tsu
Katie Jaxheimer Agarwal
Eliza Wilson
Winnie Harlow
Babba Rivera
Banu Guler
Maricel Saenz
Sara Raffa
Linden Ellis
Alice Cheng
Mariah Chase (acquired)
Carissa Flocken
Sophie Bakalar
Jacquelle Amankonah Horton
Kaitilin Christine
Selina Tobaccowala (acquired)
Kat Garcia
Mei Lin Ng
Susie Harrison
Nathalie Stratton
Chloe Macintosh
Cynthia Chen
Jen Batchelor
Catherine Balsam-Schwaber
Lisa Skeete Tatum
Rebecca Liebman