All Raise Founders Describe Their All-Female VC Coalition

The video discusses the gender disparity in venture capital (VC) firms, highlighting that only 10% of VC partners in the U.S. are women, and 73% of firms lack a female partner. Efforts to increase female representation include mobilizing support for new female partners. Despite skepticism from some, the coalition All Raise aims to ensure not just entry but sustained success for women in VC roles. The video emphasizes the importance of having multiple women at the investing table to drive change.

What percentage of venture capital firms in the U.S. still do not have a female partner?

• 90%

• 10%

• 50%

• 73%

Which firm is mentioned as having a higher percentage of female investment professionals?

• Writing Partners

• All Raise

• Cowboys

• 4 Runner

What is the expected timeframe for significant changes in female representation in VC firms?

• 3 to 4 years

• 11 to 15 years

• 1 to 2 years

• 5 to 10 years

What is the main criticism of adding a single female partner to a VC firm?

• It will lead to immediate success

• It will attract more investors

• It will not change the firm

• It will increase profits

What is the term used to describe hiring women without genuine support or change?

• Diversity

• Empowerment

• Feminism

• Tokenism