Measuring VC Investment in Female-Led Companies

The video discusses the misconception that women VCs predominantly back women-founded companies. It details the methodology used to gather data on top companies and VC firms, focusing on women partners and their investment patterns. The video also highlights comments from female entrepreneurs who find women VCs to be more demanding during pitches compared to their male counterparts.

What was the general finding about women VCs backing women-founded companies?

• All women VCs back women-founded companies.

• Few women VCs back women-founded companies.

• Most women VCs back women-founded companies.

• The assumption that women VCs back more women-founded companies is not necessarily true.

What data source was used to gather information on women-founded companies?

• CB Insights

• PitchBook

• Crunchbase

• AngelList

What criteria were used to select the top companies for the study?

• Companies with the highest revenue

• Companies with the most employees

• Companies with the most Unicorn exits in the last five years

• Companies with the most patents

What did female entrepreneurs say about networking events held by women VCs?

• They are plentiful but do not guarantee investments.

• They are rare and exclusive.

• They are the same as getting a check.

• They always lead to investments.

How did female entrepreneurs perceive women VCs compared to male VCs?

• Women VCs were perceived as tougher, asking more questions.

• Women VCs were perceived as more lenient.

• Women VCs were perceived as less demanding.

• Women VCs were perceived as indifferent.