What We Do

We are a purpose-driven resource within the ecosystem for women entrepreneurs and change-makers seeking organizational support and/or capital to develop and scale their ideas and enterprises.

We back women-led startups and VC funds that address meaningful challenges in Europe, the U.S.A., and Africa. We look for products or services that explicitly seek to remove inequities for women that continue to exist in everyday lives and for women leaders disrupting traditionally male-dominated spaces. While we are open to all great ideas, we have expertise and a particular passion for female health, climate & circularity, agri-food system innovations, and fintech & technology.

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

catalytic, patient venture 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 in the pre-seed and seed stages across multiple sectors and industries. 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 support to entities that promote the mission of Investress and through which we can amplify our impact. This includes support for gender-focused organizations, women's education and leadership initiatives, and data collection and differentiation on issues that particularly affect women.

advocacy & grants