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How the Pandemic Interrupted a Decade of Gains for Female Founders
How the Pandemic Interrupted a Decade of Gains for Female Founders
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This year is on track to record the sharpest drop in investment in female-led startups in nearly a decade.
The dismal investment picture for Los Angeles-based startups shows that years of gains may be halted. Reporter Francesca Billington looks at the early data.
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Launched three years ago, The Alliance for Southern California Innovation wants to build hub for technology that can rival Silicon Valley. Read more>>
The pandemic has paused a substantial amount of venture activity for women entrepreneurs in Los Angeles. This year is on track to record the sharpest drop in investment in female-led startups in nearly a decade. Read more >>
Dan Zinn, co-founder of Rivonia Road Capital, tells the L.A. Venture podcast why the firm offers free advice, how it bridges the capital gap for venture-backed firms and what companies he's interested in. Read more >>
Join us Wednesday, December 16th at 11:00 a.m. PT for the closing Strategy Session of the year as we reflect on L.A.'s emerging tech trends, challenges and predictions for 2021.
Upfront Managing Partner Mark Suster and dot.LA Senior Finance Reporter Ben Bergman will kick off the event with a one-on-one conversation. Register here - space is limited.