At Invest in Women Hub, we often shine a light on female founders—but just as crucial to their success are the people on the other side of the table: the investors.
A recent Financial Times article has reignited an urgent call: we need more women making investment decisions.
Why? Because female investors are significantly more likely to back female-led businesses. And in a world where women still receive less than 1% of equity funding when founding without male co-founders, this isn’t a nice-to-have—it’s a system-level necessity.
The Data Speaks
- All-female founder teams receive <1% of European equity investment.
- Mixed-gender teams (often with male leads) receive around 28%.
- Women represent a small fraction of decision-makers in VC firms.
- Diverse investment teams are more likely to fund overlooked, underinvested sectors—such as women’s health, caregiving, and community-based tech.
It’s Not Just About Fairness—It’s Smart Business
Markets are changing. Consumer needs are shifting. And the best innovations are increasingly being built by women. But capital allocation isn’t keeping up.
By increasing the number of women on investment committees, boards, and deal teams, we create a feedback loop: more inclusive capital decisions → more diverse founders funded → broader innovation → stronger returns.
At Invest in Women Hub, we don’t just advocate for investment in women—we advocate for investment by women.
Let’s raise the volume, shift the numbers, and design a venture landscape that reflects the world it serves.