When VCs are criticised for failing to invest in female-founded startups, they often counter that they are pushing their portfolio companies to promote more women into management positions.

Interview
January 22, 2024
Who cares if the CEO is a man if the company is +50% owned by women?
Swedish community startup Feminvest is raising a new fund to focus on female ownership
3 min read
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