Despite the progress made by women in business over the past several decades, women entrepreneurs still have a more challenging time raising capital than their male counterparts. According to PitchBook, in 2022, companies founded solely by women garnered just 2.1% of the total capital invested in venture-backed startups in the US.

However, there is hope for women seeking funding for their startups in the form of angel investors. Speaking with Loretta McCarthy, Co-CEO of Golden Seeds, a discerning group of investors seeking and funding high-potential, women-led businesses and creating lasting impact, who stated that angel investors are “popping up everywhere.” READ MORE