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🚀🚀𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 Imagine a world where more women wield the power of capital to nurture groundbreaking innovations. Where the decisions on which new technologies and solutions receive the support they need are equally influenced by women's perspectives. This vision is not just a dream but a reality we're actively building. Together. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟮𝟱 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗕𝗔𝗡 With great excitement and a sense of responsibility, I'm thrilled to delve into the nominations for the 25 Top Women Angel Investors, a prestigious recognition by the EBAN - European Business Angel Network😍. This isn't just about identifying investors; it's about spotlighting role models, ecosystem builders, and educators who are paving the way for others. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 This is a call to action for women who are making waves in the investment world. Whether you are an experienced angel investor, someone contributing to the growth of the ecosystem, or an educator in the financial space, we want to hear from you. 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳, 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹? 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 & 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 Who do you believe deserves a spot among the top 25? Who are the women whose influence and efforts are transforming the landscape of angel investing? Let's shine a light on their achievements and stories. 👩💼 𝗡𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 and join us in this groundbreaking journey. Together, we can empower more women to speak the language of money, make impactful investments, and shape the future of innovation. Who do you think needs to be recognized? Let's make those voices heard. #futurism #womeninvestors #empoweringwomen --------------- This is day 24/70 of my #empowertoimpact campaign. ' #TheSelmaEffect

🌟 Excited to Speak at the Women in VC Panel for International Women's Day Tomorrow, I'm honoured to join an incredible panel of Vancouver's leading Women in Venture Capital - Rochelle Grayson, Sarah Applebaum, and Thealzel Lee. We're diving deep into a critical conversation: Why do we need more women founders, more investments in them, and more women investing? Despite women starting ventures at an unprecedented rate, a staggering reality remains: only 2.2% of funding goes to women-led ventures, and merely 8% of GPs are women. This disparity isn't just a gap; it's an important opportunity for all of us. This is precisely why Audaxa Ventures was created, and I'm grateful to have women as co-founder, GPs and LPs. We're not just talking about change; we're actively working to be part of it. Every day is International Women’s Day, especially as we are driving climate and health solutions. Join us as we discuss how we can collectively shift the VC landscape to support and empower more women founders and investors. 📅 Date: Tomorrow, March 6th ⏰ Time: 9:30 AM 📍 Register here to join us: https://lu.ma/a3n8zqp1 #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInVC #InvestInWomen #AudaxaVentures

We just hit a number that's got us all smiles over here – 250! This isn't just about a number. It's about each and every one of the 250 phenomenal women who believe in the power of putting their money where their heart is. It's about the collective strength we've built across 23 different countries. Each new #EpicInvestor has brought her own spark, her story, and her ambition to not just dream of a better world, but to roll up her sleeves and get to work on it. We're here for the startups that will shape our tomorrow. We're here for the social shifts that need a nudge (or a great big push). We're here to prove that when women come together, the impact is unstoppable. So let's take a moment and celebrate us – all 250 of us – for the change we're championing. Couldn't be prouder of what we're building together. Here's to the impact that's yet to come! 🌍💪 #angelinvesting #femaleinvestors

I'm thrilled to be an Investor in the 2024 Women-Led Impact Investor Challenge with Spring ! I'll be working alongside a group of angel investors curious about innovation in Canada, as we screen, assess and invest in women through an intensive, 9-week program. Here’s what makes this program so remarkable: Championing Women Founders: The vetted and diverse set of companies that are taking on critical issues: https://lnkd.in/e-Hthk2E Purpose-Driven Investing: By making impact the focal point, it allows angel investors to invest into purpose-driven businesses that align with their values and target returns. #impactinvesting

Angel investing is a great way for women to build generational wealth and narrow the investment gender gap by investing in women-founded companies, but it isn't without its challenges. We covered all things angel investing at Table Stakes, our first angel investing summit for women angels last year. Our incredible panelists Jenny Fielding, Kange Kaneene, Marie Rocha, and Kate Brodock talked through: ✔️hurdles that exist when starting out angel investing ✔️ best practices of angel investing ✔️ best places to get deal flow ✔️ due diligence processes, and ✔️ managing portfolios as they grow We enjoyed witnessing our attendees lean in and have aha moments during the discussion! In case you missed it, our next angel investing course for women starts on 23 January. Learn more ➤ https://lnkd.in/evX-rN7n

Beyond The Billion® (launched as The Billion Dollar Fund for Women®), Vital Voices, and Gobi Partners have joined forces to engage our investor community in advancing women-led innovation and the funds investing in them! 🚀 We were thrilled to host our signature convening in Washington DC, this time focused on "Women, Wealth & Legacy" - honing in on the impact we know women and the next generation of investors will have, and the transformative power of their capital. Some key takeaways: 💡 The Opportunity of The Great Wealth Transfer 💡 The Need to Shift to “Legacy” vs “Fear-Based Planning” 💡 The Need to Reframe “Pattern-Matching” 💡 Introducing Term Limits as Investment Governance A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors and all the active participants who made this event exceptional. 🙌 Each convening reaffirms the importance of collaboration and the collective wisdom of our community in driving innovation and fueling women-led innovation, globally. 👉Check out the full recap on our website: https://lnkd.in/geFEArH4 #beyondthebillion #vitalvoices #gobipartners #impact #investment #diversity #legacy #wealth #innovation #leadership #thegreatwealthtransfer

🌟 Empower Women in Angel Investing with NuFund! 🌟 🚀 Join our Women in Angel Investing event for 2024! Dive into the world of angel investing and gain insights from five inspiring women who will share their journeys, lessons, and tips on how they became successful investors. 🔍 Did You Know? Only 2.1% of VC funding in the US goes to startups founded solely by women (source: (PitchBook, 2023). Furthermore, a mere 11% of investment partners at VC firms are women (source: (Harvard Kennedy School, 2024). These statistics reveal a clear gap and a critical need for more inclusive investment practices. 👩💼 By supporting and participating in events like ours, we can help bridge this gap and boost the presence of women in the investment community. Meet Angela Steinway , Caitlin Wege , Denise Saltojanes , Dr. Josephine Polich and Victoria Lakers who will share their expert insights and personal journeys in angel investing. These incredible women have paved their paths in the venture ecosystem, making significant impacts along the way. 🎉 If you are an inspiring angel investor or a female funded, don’t miss the chance to learn from these exemplary leaders. 💡 Sign Up Now: https://lnkd.in/gWiMnPDW 🌐 Why It Matters: Women-led startups are proven to deliver higher ROI, yet they face substantial hurdles in securing funding due to a lack of representation in VC. NuFund is committed to changing this narrative by empowering female investors and founders alike #AngelInvesting #WomenInInvesting #EmpowerWomen #FemaleFounders

The gaps in funding for female founders are widely known. Indeed, in 2020, women received only 2% of VC funding globally – a number that has not changed much in 10 years. A systemic change is needed, but the gaps are vast and to drive that change, the key levers must be well understood with solutions developed across the investment ecosystem.   Join Issy Gordon, Hambro Perks, Helen M., Opply, Nina Mohanty, Bloom Money, Triin Linamagi, Sie Ventures, and Hephzi Pemberton, Honordex, as they discuss the ecosystem actions that should be prioritized to get more venture capital to female founders. They’ll focus on two dimensions: - Getting more women investors into VC/PE decision making roles - Increasing the number of women-led fast-growing businesses and supporting their funding journey. Check our full agenda here:  https://lnkd.in/eQupv2ky   #2024AllianceSummit #ChampiontheFemaleEconomy #InclusiveFinance #FemaleEconomy #FAforWomen

We proudly celebrated the 5th consecutive year of our annual Women in Angel Investing panel! Another big success. 🌟 The exponential growth of NuFund Venture Group 's membership is inspiring, and we're thrilled to see more women getting involved in supporting new businesses and job creation. PS> We love curious people; if you are curious about angel investing or a founder looking for funding - please don't hesitate to contact us. #womenIninvesting #entrepreneurship #jobcreation #innovation #angelinvesting #venturecapital #startupfounders #startupinvestors

I started investing in venture for access and impact. Early investors get involved, get board seats, and help set the culture. Did you know that only 2% of venture dollars go to women founders? Women founders provide higher ROIs for investors - and are solving the problems we care about! Take the first step and join me in the movement to disrupt the unequal, gender-biased VC system by SIGNING THE PLEDGE: https://lnkd.in/e3J3yyhs Learn more about THE NEW TABLE: https://lnkd.in/eqDKtzNH