Advancing Gender Equality for Women in Venture Capital – Part 2

Women are vastly underrepresented in venture capital (VC) firms. There is also a lack of women entering the field of venture capital due to systemic barriers and a lack of momentum to shift existing barriers for women to enter the venture capital world. This research aims to understand the current status of women in VC firms, identify structural barriers facing them, and promote gender parity in VC firms and the investing community. The methods include a literature review, in-depth interviews with VC capitalists or senior leaders from VC firms, as well as the creation of an action plan for the partner organizations to drive changes in the investing community.

Faculty Supervisor:

Wendy Cukier

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Partner:

Ethical Digital;National Angel Capital Organization

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration); Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Toronto Metropolitan University

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