How Women Invest
VC
2020
$25 M
San Francisco, California, United States
Profile
How Women Invest is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2020. The firm is a diverse collective of women with a vast network of over 25,000 female executives and entrepreneurs. They focus on empowering women-led companies by providing capital, mentorship, and access to a deep network of industry experts. The firm is committed to creating pathways for new women investors, with over 140 Limited Partners involved.
The firm invests in sectors such as health, biotech, fintech, and SaaS, with a particular focus on women founders. They typically invest at the Seed stage, with average check sizes ranging from $50K to $200K. How Women Invest manages three funds, including How Women Invest Fund I, launched in 2020 with $5 million AUM. Their investment strategy is centered around achieving significant returns by focusing on an overlooked asset class that can yield higher returns.
Notable investments include MyoGene Bio - a company focused on permanent DNA corrections, and Cofertility - a company in the clinics/outpatient services sector. The firm has made 24 investments and achieved 3 exits, demonstrating their commitment to driving transformative change with high-potential female founders.
Industry
How Women Invest Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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How Women Invest Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Business Services (B2B)
Financial Services
Fintech
Energy
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Seed
Series A
Series B
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$5 M
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August 2020
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How Women Invest III
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Marketing and Advertising
Healthcare Services
Travel
Energy
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Seed
Series A
Series B
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North America
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$1-5 m
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January 2025
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