What we have done so far

European Women in VC report 2025

Tesi’s 2025 study shows strong progress in sustainability among VC and PE investors, with ESG now central to strategies, reporting, and investment decisions. Impact assessment is growing but still less established.

EU Innovation Journey'25 is an international conference that brings together deep-tech leaders, policymakers, and key players in the innovation ecosystem to develop best practices and solutions for reducing the innovation gap in Europe.

The European Parliament's Pilot Project on the Gender Gap in Investments, managed by EISMEA, aims to address gender disparities in investments. Focused on women-led companies and funds, the project will use a comprehensive study to uncover the root causes of the gender investment gap and develop effective solutions.

European Women in VC has officially joined the Investing in Women Code, a UK government-backed initiative to improve access to finance for women entrepreneurs and investors. This milestone highlights a strong commitment to advancing gender equity, increasing capital allocation to female-led funds, and supporting a more inclusive and resilient venture capital ecosystem across Europe.

Discussion at Wolves Summit highlighted the evolution of the European Innovation Council - from Pathfinder to STEP - and its growing impact.

The 🇬🇧 UK is investing £250m under Bootstrap 4F to support Female Fund Managers, aiming to drive economic growth and close the gender funding gap in tech.

European Women in VC collaborates with SuperReturn and SuperVenture events across Europe and North America. This partnership provides our community with exclusive access and insights at leading private capital conferences, promoting diversity and inclusion in the investment world.

During European Women in VC Lunch & Learn session, we explored the growing secondary market, discussing its expansion from 18% to 24% of the global market in 2023. Key topics included pricing strategies, earnouts, and the market's future with longer deal cycles and more liquidity.

At #EICSummit25, Women in Venture Capital met with Commissioner for Startups, Research, and Innovation, Ekaterina Zaharieva, to discuss the current state and the future of Venture Capital and diversity in 🇪🇺 Europe.

Saminvest AB, one of Sweden’s top early-stage VC investors, has joined European Women in VC as an Institutional Member.

In this Lunch & Learn session, we explored the M&A landscape for VC-backed companies - from timing and valuation drivers to the role of advisors. Our expert speakers shared practical insights and real-life examples to help founders and investors navigate the exit process with confidence.

Digital Poland Foundation awarded European Women in VC the 2024 Collaboration Award for fostering diversity and partnership in tech and investment.

We explored the rapidly growing field of dual-use and defense tech, discussing its evolution, investment opportunities, and the potential for high returns. Our expert speakers shared valuable insights on the role of defense tech in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, and innovation, highlighting its rising importance and promising future.

Venture debt is gaining ground as a strategic financing tool for startups. During European Women in VC Lunch & Learn session, we discussed when and how to use it, its advantages and risks, and why it may become essential.