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October 10, 2024

Report: 71% of women fear returning to work in VC after maternity leave

A “wake-up call” and “missed opportunity” to make VC and motherhood compatible, say industry experts

Zosia Wanat

2 min read

Career progression and work-life balance difficulties are the top concerns of women working in venture capital who have or plan to have children, according to a new report by WVC:E, a global community for women in VC. 

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Zosia Wanat

Zosia Wanat was a senior reporter at Sifted. She covered the CEE region and policy. Follow her on X and LinkedIn

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