Female Founders Fund

About The Fund

Female Founders Fund is an early-stage fund investing in the exponential power of exceptional female talent. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the fund is known for specializing in startups and early-stage investments. They aim to disrupt traditional markets by investing in women-led start-up companies that are paving the way in diverse and emergent industries such as software, IT, media, education, business solutions, FinTech, CleanTech, A.I., HealthTech, logistics, medical devices, robotics, healthcare, investment management, consumer, and focusing especially on sectors that target the female economy. The fund operates with an investment thesis that endorses a diversity of thought and experience, commonly believed to drive innovation and create more value. Female Founders Fund's investment approach includes putting capital toward untraditional entrepreneurs, specifically female founders, promoting not only diversity but also businesses that understand and serve a wider portion of the market. They offer financial support ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000, with a sweet spot at around $750,000 for their investments. With $27 million assets under management, their specialities also emphasize the importance of nurturing a network that assists diverse investors, including female investors and those who have shown a commitment to investing in female founders, from early to Series A stages. Through this impactful strategy, Female Founders Fund has established itself as a catalyst for change in the venture capital landscape, encouraging the coalition of more female entrepreneurs and the growth of women in leadership positions within the industry.