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WomensVCFund

North America, Oregon, United States, Portland

Description

Women's VC Fund is a Portland, Oregon-based venture capital firm dedicated to investing in early-stage, revenue-generating, high-growth companies. A core tenet of their investment strategy is a focus on management teams that are inclusive of women, reflecting a commitment to fostering diversity within the startup ecosystem. While industry-agnostic, the fund demonstrates a particular interest in sectors such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), FinTech, the Future of Work, and HealthTech, seeking out innovative solutions within these burgeoning fields.

The fund primarily targets companies at the Series A and Series B stages, indicating a preference for businesses that have moved beyond the ideation phase and are demonstrating tangible traction and revenue. Their typical first check size ranges from $250,000 to $1,000,000, providing crucial capital for companies looking to scale their operations and accelerate growth. Women's VC Fund also reserves capital for follow-on investments, signaling a long-term commitment to their portfolio companies and a willingness to support their continued evolution through subsequent funding rounds.

Established with a clear mission, Women's VC Fund successfully closed its first fund, Fund I, at $10 million in 2018. Building on this momentum, they further solidified their position in the venture landscape by closing Fund II at $20 million in 2021, effectively doubling their deployable capital. This growth underscores the increasing recognition of the value in their investment thesis and the market opportunity for supporting women-inclusive leadership. The fund's strategic location in Portland allows it to tap into the vibrant Pacific Northwest tech scene while maintaining a national investment scope.

Investor Profile

WomensVCFund has backed more than 22 startups, with 0 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 9% of its total and boasts 3 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Series Unknown rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Software, Education, SaaS.
  • Typical check size: $250K – $1M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (41%)
  • Series B (23%)
  • Series Unknown (18%)
  • Seed (18%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Software
  • Education
  • Saas
  • Edtech
  • Information Technology
  • E-commerce
  • Communities
  • Health Care
  • Retail Technology
  • Semantic Search
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does WomensVCFund frequently co-invest with?

Catamount Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Reach Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Upfront Ventures
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 2
FirstMark
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Kapor Capital
North America, California, United States, Oakland
Co-Investments: 2
GingerBread Capital
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 3
Halogen Ventures
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 2
Pritzker Group Venture Capital
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 2
Knight Enterprise Fund
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Co-Investments: 2
1776 Ventures
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Co-Investments: 3

Which angels does WomensVCFund often collaborate with?

SB
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 2
BM
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
GR
North America, Washington, United States, Bellevue
Shared Deals: 1
AS
North America, District of Columbia, United States, Washington
Shared Deals: 1
Dale Dougherty
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
LL
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
LW
North America, California, United States, Carpinteria
Shared Deals: 1
Denis Gallagher
North America, South Carolina, United States, Charleston
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by WomensVCFund?

Slumberkins

Vancouver, Washington, United States

Slumberkins is a line of cuddly creatures, designed to promote positive attachments.

BabyConsumer GoodsHealth Care
SeedDec 3, 2021
Materna Medical

Mountain View, California, United States

Materna is a medical device company that empowers women to protect and restore their pelvic health.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device
Series AApr 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Collabra Technology

Spokane, Washington, United States

Collabra is a digital marketing technology Company.

Software
SeedJan 1, 2021
Work Truck Solutions

Chico, California, United States

Work Truck Solutions handles all the heavy lifting so you can focus on selling more commercial vehicles.

AutomotiveCommercialInternet
Series BDec 13, 2020
Aclima

San Francisco, California, United States

Aclima offers an analytics software to map and analyze air pollution and greenhouse gases.

AnalyticsCleanTechEnterprise SoftwareEnvironmental EngineeringPollution ControlSoftware
Series BNov 19, 2020
Amount Raised: $40,000,000
HopSkipDrive

Los Angeles, California, United States

HopSkipDrive is a vehicle for hire company focused on shuttling kids to school.

Child CareChildrenInformation TechnologyRide SharingTransportation
Series BFeb 4, 2020
Amount Raised: $22,000,000
The Dyrt

Portland, Oregon, United States

The Dyrt is consumer subscription software and top ranked camping app, with over 1.5M user-submitted reviews and tips across the U.S.

AndroidCommunitiesConsumer ReviewsDigital MarketingDigital MediaGamificationInternetiOSMobile AppsOutdoorsPhoto SharingSocial MediaSoftwareVacation Rental
Series AOct 15, 2019
Amount Raised: $4,529,985
ProSky

Irvine, California, United States

Innovatively evaluate candidates for hire and develop employees through succession pathways on one comprehensive platform.

Corporate TrainingEmploymentHuman ResourcesRecruitingSaaS
Series UnknownSep 30, 2019
Amount Raised: $3,364,309
The Riveter

Seattle, Washington, United States

The Riveter is a membership workspace and community platform for women and allies.

CommunitiesCoworkingEducationWellness
Series ADec 11, 2018
Amount Raised: $16,264,000
HopSkipDrive

Los Angeles, California, United States

HopSkipDrive is a vehicle for hire company focused on shuttling kids to school.

Child CareChildrenInformation TechnologyRide SharingTransportation
Series ANov 21, 2017
Amount Raised: $7,400,000