Reports, events and research on women in VC

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In February, we hosted the 'Empowering Equity: The Investor's Table' in 🇬🇧 London - an evening dedicated to sharing insights, discussing ideas, and building connections that will help shape a more collaborative and equal future.

Mixed teams must effectively manage increased capital. From the first online meeting with 27 female GPs and Mariya Gabriel to our White Paper Petition signed by 1,500 investors, we’ve made significant strides in advancing gender diversity in investment leadership.

Kinga and Kasia joined the Forbes Women Poland Gala to reflect on 2024 milestones and celebrate the incredible women shaping our future. Congratulations to the nominees and winners of the 'Kobieta Roku 2024' awards, and a special tribute to those driving equality and innovation in business and tech.

Alice Tealdi joined the Beyond The Billion® Investor Roundtable in London, representing European Women in VC on 'Women, Wealth, and Purposeful Investing.' Key insights include the $5.4 trillion family office market, the great wealth transfer, and the role of women in shaping responsible, long-term investment strategies. A powerful conversation with top female leaders in venture capital.

At the Women's Venture Capital Summit Europe in 🇬🇧 Hertfordshire, 200 women in VC discussed boosting Europe's tech profile and retaining women in the industry. Highlights include panels with Kinga Stanislawska and Kasia Piasecki, focused on diversity and the future of venture capital.

As Europe’s venture and tech ecosystem evolves, collaboration, inclusivity, and innovation remain central to its metamorphosis. At European Women in VC we continue driving change and growth—one initiative and one discussion at a time.

Over 300 LPs, GPs, and ecosystem leaders gathered at the beautiful Kappeli to build relationships and network. The event kicked off with a panel on "Catalyzing Returns and Positive Impact Investments for a Sustainable Future,"

Mazanti-Andersen is a highly specialized, market-oriented law firm and a trusted partner to many Danish and international businesses. The firm is recognized as one of the leading law firms on venture capital and fund formation in the Nordics.

We attended Missing Middle reception - launch of Smart Society Ventures white paper.