Are you a Female Founder? If so we have something for you!

Female-led Venture Capital Firms you should know about.

1. Tola Capital:

Founded by Shelia Gulati & Stacey Giard in 2010 and based in Seattle, WA. They focus on cutting-edge enterprise software and take a hands-on approach to supporting their portfolio companies.

2. BBG Ventures:

Founded by Susan Lyne in 2014 and based out of NYC, NY. They are focused on e-commerce and mobile startups with at least 1 female founder.

3. Halogen Ventures:

Founded by Jesse Draper in 2016 and based out of LA, CA. They primarily invest in early-stage female founders.

4. Brilliant Ventures:

Founded by Kara Weber & Lizzie Francis in 2016, based out of Santa Monica, CA. Investing in diverse founding teams from seed- to late-stage commerce startups.

5. Forerunner Ventures:

Founded by Kristen Green in 2007 based in San Francisco, CA. Focused on B2B and B2C industry disrupters.

6. SoGal Ventures:

Founded by Pocket Sun & Elizabeth Galbut in 2016, they have offices worldwide. Focus on diverse founding teams out of US and Asia who are seed- and Pre-series A.

7. Female Founders Fund:

Founded by Anu Duggal in 2014, based in NYC, NY. Focuses on women-led startups in a variety of sectors.

8. The JumpFund:

Founded by Stephanie Crowe & Kristina Montague in 2013 based in Chattanooga, TN. They focus on growing female-led ventures in the Southeastern US.

9. Rethink Impact:

Founded by Jenny Abramson in 2015, based in Whiteplains, NY with a focus on Female leaders and technology.

10. Amplifyher Ventures:

Founded by Tricia Black in 2018, based in NYC, NY. Focused on startups with at least 1 female founder and based on the East coast.

Thank you Embroker for this great list which can be found in the report; Where Female Founders Are Gaining Ground in Venture Capital. Read the full Embroker report here

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About The Program

The Vencapital Fellowship program was created to help minorities and women learn about venture financing and grow their investor network. Fellows accepted into the program get the opportunity to work with top-tie VC firms in our network as analysts and venture scouts. The program is set up as an apprenticeship experience combining venture capital training with contract placement within venture firms. The training and mentorship is led by VC mentors with access to online learning and deals sourcing tools and platforms. Fellows that complete the training get matched with VC firms to perform market analysis, help with deal sourcing and provide portfolio support and work on platform projects. ​​

Required Skills & Experience

• Academic levels (Seniors, Grads & MBA students)

• Possess strong critical thinking and analytical skills

• Able to review and assess investments pitches during meetings.

• Can perform market research and financial analysis

• A team player able to work with others to a achieve common goal

• Diverse Background and experience with compelling story (Black, Latinx, Asian, LGBTG & female students/grad preferred)

• Deep passion and hunger for entrepreneurship

• A champion of innovation and venture ecosystem builder

• Possesses great writing and communication skills.

• A great project manager with the ability to plan and execute on any project in a timely and efficient manner.

Program Benefits

Vencapital is a growing community of diverse emerging fund mangers with over 70 program alumni, and 50+ active fund managers/GPs that support us and mentor in the program. By joining the program fellows are able to tap into this incredible network to learn, build and successfully launch their venture career.

Application Deadline is February 26th, 2021.

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Introducing Vencapital's 4th Class of Minority & Female Venture Fellows

We are super excited to welcome our 4th class of talented operators and aspiring venture capital investors into the program this fall. They come from non-traditional backgrounds and have unique experiences that is shaping their approach to venture finance. They will be learning from VC mentors/instructors and will get placed at various VC firms, including Sequoia Capital, Capria VC, Beyond Capital Fund, Rethink Education and Ligo Partners.

Checkout their profiles here

As a minority focused VC accelerator program we are committed to helping the next generation of Black, Latinx, LGBTQ and female MBA & grad students explore career opportunities in venture finance. Our mission is to improve diversity in venture capital and private equity and we are doing so by sourcing, training and placing qualified minorities and female talents into venture firms to help improve their talent pipeline.

The program is led by experienced VC mentors and instructors that are committed to this mission and the work we do will not be possible without their support. Earlier this year, despite Covid-19, we welcomed our 3rd class of minority and female VC fellows. They where able to learn remotely and land internship opportunities at various Venture Capital firms including Bessemer Venture Partners, K50 Ventures and Rebel One Ventures.

The work continues and we look forward to another fun and exciting venture experience.

Welcome Fall Class of 2020!