Reports, events and research on women in VC

"In Italy, women represent about 14% of General Partners (GPs) in VC firms, while they lead only 13% of startups, according to the latest P101 report."

Participating in the high-level thematic exchange on “The Future of EU Competitiveness: the EU Budget”, Kinga Stanisławska, joined a panel that included leaders like Minister of Economy, Trade and Business in Spain, Carlos Cuerpo Caballero, Executive Vice-President Strategy of Airbus, Matthieu Louvot, Member of the European Parliament Carla Tavares, and Finnish Mayor Kai Mykkänen. Moderated by Henry Foy Brussels Bureau Chief, Financial Times, the discussion tackled Europe’s innovation capacity, digital transformation, and the urgent need for financial strategies to support long-term growth.

European Women in VC joined GITEX Europe 2025 in Berlin, highlighting diversity as a key driver of growth, and strategic advantage.

EIFO, Denmark’s national promotional bank and export credit agency, has officially joined the European Women in VC community. With a strong track record of supporting innovation and capital access, EIFO strengthens our mission to promote diversity and inclusion in venture capital across Europe.

Latvia’s state-owned finance institution Altum has joined European Women in VC to help drive greater diversity in venture capital. The move reflects Altum’s broader mission to combine strong returns with meaningful societal impact.

SuperVenture 2025 in Berlin gathered 150+ LPs, GPs, and ecosystem leaders for a day of strategic networking and forward-looking conversations. European Women in VC co-hosted a lunch with Goodwin and EIF, followed by a panel moderated by Kinga Stanislawska on the role of institutional capital in driving innovation.

The first-of-its-kind Europe-wide look at the power of pensions to drive innovation, growth, and sovereignty across Europe.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.