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Female Founders Struggle with $48M Funding Gap in 2024

2/15/2025

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Story summary

Female founders secured just $48 million in funding in 2024, while male founders raised $2.2 billion.
Systemic biases and restricted networks limit women's access to venture capital in high-growth industries.
Initiatives such as Norrsken22 and Swizzle Ventures are working to close this funding gap.
Highlighting traction, revenue models, and community involvement can improve funding prospects for women entrepreneurs.

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Story summary

Female founders secured just $48 million in funding in 2024, while male founders raised $2.2 billion.
Systemic biases and restricted networks limit women's access to venture capital in high-growth industries.
Initiatives such as Norrsken22 and Swizzle Ventures are working to close this funding gap.
Highlighting traction, revenue models, and community involvement can improve funding prospects for women entrepreneurs.