what we do

We are a sector-agnostic, purpose-driven resource within the ecosystem for women entrepreneurs seeking early stage capital to develop and scale their ideas and enterprises.

We back women-owned startups that meaningful challenges in Europe, the U.S.A., and Africa. We specifically look for products or services that explicitly seek to remove inequities for women that continue to exist in everyday lives.

We back research efforts that provide gender-specific data on important issues facing women worldwide.

We look for the right individuals and female-led teams to support, in a range of sectors.

• Estimates show a roughly $1.7 trillion financing gap for women-owned SMEs globally.

• On average, around the world, 2% of investments into start-ups are for women-led ventures, despite the fact that 30% of start-ups are founded by women.

• Start-ups founded by women perform better over time, generating 10% more in revenue over a five-year period, AND women are more likely to reinvest earnings into their communities.

catalytic, patient capital

We seek to help close the significant funding gap for women in the early stage investment landscape in Europe, the U.S.A., and Africa. We back impact-focused small and growing women-owned startups across multiple sectors and industries that tackle meaningful challenges and emphasize sustainability. We provide flexible, higher-risk capital through equity investments and loans.

mentoring & advisory

We offer organizational mentorship and advisory services to support women-owned start-ups to access funding or scale their offering, and thrive in their industries to become leaders and decision-makers in their fields. We provide this as a by-product of our investments to nurture mutually beneficial partnerships, as well as through bespoke consultancy services.

We provide financing, research, and advocacy support to entities working to accelerate the closing of the gender data gap. This includes the gender differentiation of data collected, research and advocacy on issues that particularly affect women, and research showing how socially constructed gender norms permeate our societal structures and negatively impact womens' lives.

research & advocacy