How the Pandemic Is Impacting Women-Led Startups

The video discusses the impact of the pandemic on women entrepreneurs, highlighting the setbacks in 2020 and the significant recovery in 2021. It addresses challenges such as perception issues and systemic biases in the venture ecosystem. The video also explores solutions to support female founders and provides an optimistic outlook for 2022, emphasizing the importance of increasing female check writers and addressing biases to ensure continued progress.

What was the percentage drop in funding for female founders in 2020?

• 10%

• 16%

• 5%

• 3%

By how much did funding for female-founded companies increase in 2021 compared to 2019?

• 50%

• 80%

• 60%

• 70%

What is one key factor that contributed to the positive change in 2021 for female entrepreneurs?

• Decrease in male investors

• Increase in female check writers

• More government grants

• Higher interest rates

What percentage of all GP's in the United States are women as of the report?

• 18%

• 10%

• 12%

• 15%

What is a major perception problem faced by women founders?

• They lack technical skills

• They have fewer networking opportunities

• They are viewed as a riskier bet

• They are seen as less innovative

What is one systemic bias that needs to be addressed to support female founders?

• Biases in deal flow processes

• Insufficient marketing strategies

• High operational costs

• Lack of female mentors

What is the outlook for female-founded companies in 2022?

• Decline in investments

• Continued success and growth

• Increased competition

• Stagnant growth