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"The European Women in VC community is an excellent platform for fostering collaboration and visibility for women in venture capital. Their weekly calls with LPs and other community-building efforts create invaluable networking and knowledge-sharing opportunities. The initiative promotes higher diversity in the industry which represents a key value for us as an impact VC."
"The European Women in VC network is an exceptional community of forward-thinking professionals making a real impact in the tech venture capital world. Their ability to connect us with potential Limited Partners is invaluable, tackling one of the toughest challenges in the industry. If you're seeking a collaborative, knowledgeable, and results-driven group to help you thrive in this dynamic field, look no further."
“A couple of years ago, I was often the only woman in the room within the VC space. Much has changed over the last five years, and European Women in VC are doing a wonderful job of connecting female GPs with one another. I am proud to support this initiative through my membership.”
"As an active member of European Women in VC, I am proud to be part of the great network dedicated to increasing the representation of women in venture capital and advancing gender diversity. It's a proven that diverse teams lead to better investment outcomes".
"As a member of European Women in VC, I appreciate the sense of community and shared mission to advance diversity in venture capital across Europe. Engaging with this network of talented, ambitious women is inspiring. Formats like the Meet the LP add value in helping build stronger connections and align with LP expectations."
“European Women in VC is truly driving positive change in the venture ecosystem in Europe through their strong commitment to fostering inclusivity and gender balance in VC funds and emerging managers. It has been such a great experience being a part of this community!”
"Being part of the European Women in VC community has been an enriching experience, allowing me to connect with like-minded professionals and gain unique insights into the venture capital ecosystem. It’s a great platform for driving meaningful conversations and promoting diversity in the industry."
"I wholeheartedly endorse the EWVC community for its vital role in empowering and elevating women in the venture capital industry. By fostering valuable connections not only to other female GPs but also to potential LPs, providing research, resources, and promoting diversity as a source of economic return. This network is paving the way for a more inclusive future in investment and entrepreneurship. Supporting Women in VC means championing innovation, collaboration, and a performance improvements for all."
"We still have a long way to go when it comes to achieving gender parity in VC investment teams and the tech sector in Europe. As one of the few tech investment funds founded by women, we are deeply committed to driving the transformation and fostering greater diversity within our industry. We firmly believe that an increase in female representation is crucial for empowering and funding tech companies founded by women."
"This requires an initiative like, European Women in VC, and an obsessive focus on building a more inclusive and data-driven investment process. By connecting a community of over 1000 senior female VC investors from Europe and beyond, we can hold ourselves and others accountable and create a virtuous cycle that drives sustainable success."
"The world is increasingly diverse, inclusive and plural, and our sector must be too. I hope that in the near future it will not be necessary to claim our space within the VC ecosystem, but in the meantime, it is a pleasure to contribute to this necessary change."
"With its well-structured weekly calls and helpful resources, European Women in VC is a dynamic force that drives change and elevates the profile of women in VC."
"EWinVC challenges norms and bridges the gender gap in the venture capital industry supporting the most crucial topic: raising funds. Supporting EWinVC is an investment in a brighter, more inclusive future, unlocking potential and shaping a better industry. Thank you, Selma, Anna, Kinga, and the whole EWinVC team for successfully promoting a gender-equal venture capital landscape."
"The community brings positive change into the VC ecosystem through its focus on opportunities and enabling valuable connections. By supporting EWinVC, we contribute to closing the innovation gap in Europe by investing in female VCs and promoting transparency in the ecosystem."
"The EWinVC community serves as an ideal platform for fostering meaningful exchanges and influencing positive change in this regard. Promoting diversity within our industry is crucial for its long-term growth and sustainability. EWinVC provides the ideal platform for individuals who want to shape a thriving and diverse industry for years to come."
"European Women in VC’ advocates for more diversity across the entire industry in Europe. Bridging gaps requires strong commitment and perseverance. Visible success drives participation, creating a stronger outcome when European women see the entire representation and can get an overview."
"I am part of the EWinVC community because peer-to-peer knowledge exchange between female investors works very well. We collaborate to identify opportunities and discuss hurdles we encounter. EWinVC benefits me by providing valuable insights through LP calls, helping me navigate the LP ecosystem more systematically."
"European Women in VC offers a unique opportunity to meet with best in class LPs and with other female fund partners to both fundraise and co-invest. It is a quite unique space to grow the female VC community and empower each other with weekly business-accelerating gatherings."
"The European Women in VC membership has offered me great opportunities coming in contact with LPs and other women in European VC funds, which has been crucial for me as an emerging manager with a first fund."
"The EWinVC community brings together a powerful group of women, all leaders in their focus areas within venture investing. We're proud to participate and benefit enormously from the connections and support within the community, and also from the introductions made by the EWinVC to the wider LP community."
"As proud members of EWinVC, OneRagtime is dedicated to promoting gender equality and women's empowerment in the venture capital ecosystem. Through meaningful connections organized each week with leading and exclusive LPs, access to valuable resources for funding, and the promotion of women's venture capitalists' achievements."
"The European Women in VC community offers a remarkable platform for women in VC to connect with LPs, gaining invaluable insights for better alignment. It broadens LP capital access for female-led and mixed funds, driving crucial dialogue and policy changes to support female investors and founders in Europe."
"I am very proud to be part of the European Women in VC community. Sharing it with so many great professional women is truly inspiring. More and more women are running venture capital funds and it is important that we have the greatest possible visibility, so that other women can follow in our footsteps."
"Running a successful fund in its entire lifecycle from launch to exit requires good access to financial networks. The European Women in VC community gave me exactly such a unique opportunity to widen my international network and to give more nuance to my understanding of major LPs' perspectives."
"European Women in VC provides access to a wonderful community of female GPs across Europe. The association is very committed to helping female GPs establish better connections within Europe and also provide access to LPs interested in investing in Europe. We definitely see tremendous value in building this strong community of great female investors willing to help each other."
"With European Women in VC we want to contribute to strengthening leadership of women and increase their influence in the venture capital and startup world. We want to pave the way for the next generation of female founders and investors!"
"The EU Women in VC community is useful and supportive. Concrete initiatives like the “Meet the LP” sessions provide real value and I would recommend to all European VCs to join this association."
"Diverse minds bring diverse knowledge, skills, and approach to building companies and solving challenges. There is a big gender imbalance in the VC world that permeates down to the founders. EU Women in VC takes action to close that gap at the investor level, so that gender-diverse founding teams have an equal starting ground, which we all believe will lead to greater impact."
Silke Horakova
Tilia Impact Ventures
Stephanie Heller
Bootstrap Europe
Jasmin Güngör
Onsight Ventures
Andrea Waldhart
Onsight Ventures
Christin ter Braak-Forstinger
Chi Impact Capital
Lena Thiede
Planet A
Tsolmon Finch
Jade Ventures
Pauline Paquet
XAnge
Terhi Vapola
Greencode Ventures
Alicja Stelmach
Marketing & Public Relations
Alice Tealdi
Community, London Office
Marcia Maciel
Community, Madrid Office
Kasia Piasecki
Managing Director
Marianne Hyltoft
PreSeed Ventures
Alice Albizzati
Revaia
Isabelle Albert
Satgana
Tarja Zudemberg
Star Impact
Kate Mullord
4Impact
Justine Roux
OneRagTime
Nina Foote
Volution
Iwona Cymerman
Fundingbox
Sonia Fernandez
Kibo Ventures
Jacqueline Rüsch
Privilege Ventures
Marzena Bielecka
Co-Founder Emeritus
Selma Peters
Community, Berlin Office
Anna Wnuk
Supporter
Pauline Wink
4Impact
Ekateria Alamasque
Open Ocean
Inka Mero
Voima Ventures
Tatjana Zabasu Mikuž
SC Ventures
Almudena Trigo
BeAble Capital
Elina Halatcheva
Brightcap Ventures
Simone Brummelhuis
Borski Found
Anne Glover
Amadeus Capital Partners
Jenny Ruth Hrafnsdottir
Crowberry Capital
Kinga Stanisławska
Co-Founder and President
Fatou Diagne
Bootstrap Europe
Gesa Miczaika
Auxxo Female Catalyst Fund
Bettine Schmitz
Auxxo
Helen McBreen
Atlantic Bridge
Elaine Coughlan
Antlantic Bridge
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