
WomensVCFund
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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