Diversity Venture Fund

1.7%

In Denmark, only about 1.7% of venture capital is invested in all-women founding teams. And less than 8% goes to mixed-gender teams.

1.3x

Investors allocate 1.3 times more capital to all-male teams than all-female teams.

52.5%

Average seed and Series A rounds are 52.5% smaller for all-women founding teams.

So what?

These disparities lead to lost talent, reduced innovation, slower growth, fewer jobs and increased inequality. Plus, evidence from around the world consistently shows that startups without female founders don’t perform as well.

The Diversity Venture Fund: bridging the gap

Our Fund aims to change this narrative by improving access to capital for female and non-binary founders. As part of Europe’s only international female tech founder growth programme, we connect entrepreneurs with investors who’ve signed up to the Fund and committed to levelling the playing field by investing in the best deals, whatever the founder gender.

We increasingly see that female founders are leading the way in building sustainable zebra businesses, and we’re proud to support their journey.

Martin Kring
Co-founder & Partner, KRING

London Stock Exchange is proud to continue our support for the dynamic group of individuals and entrepreneurs in Denmark and the Nordics via our collaboration with Tech Nordic Advocates.

Ayuna Nechaeva
Head of Europe, Primary Markets, London Stock Exchange Group

The Nordic and Baltic region has enormous untapped potential. That’s why I’m thrilled to support Tech Nordic Advocates’ work to unlock thempotential of diverse founders to build the region’s next tech success stories.

Michaela Jeffery-Morrison
Co-founder and CEO, Ascend Global Media

How does it work for founders?

The fund is open to any female tech founder or leader (including those identifying as female), from pre-launch to exit.

The first step is to send us your pitch deck. Then…

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We’ll review it to check it’s investor-ready. We’ll give you feedback within a week of receiving it.

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You’ll then have a week to make changes (if needed).

3

We’ll match you with legal experts to help you prepare for the fundraising journey.

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We’ll get your pitch deck in front of investors committed to investing in female and non-binary tech founders.

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You’ll meet with investors who treat all founders equally, increasing your chances of getting the capital you need to launch, grow and scale your tech business on fair terms.

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We’ll stay in touch with you throughout the process to make sure things run smoothly.

Pitch events

We host pitch events throughout the year, giving you the chance to pitch directly to potential investors.

How to apply

Just fill in the form. You’ll need to attach your pitch deck, so make sure it’s ready to go.

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How does it work for investors?

Why join?

The Diversity Venture Fund gives you a unique opportunity to support high-potential ventures while driving innovation, promoting equality and unlocking the full potential of diverse tech entrepreneurs.

It’s completely free to join. But to qualify, you must be able to show us you’re serious about investing in female/non-binary led businesses (for example in your mission, vision, values, strategy or objectives) OR commit to doing that within six months of signing up.

After signing up

We’ll send you pre-approved pitch decks from our female and non-binary led companies. We’ll expect you to treat all founders with the same respect i.e. as innovators and business leaders offering you high-potential investment opportunities.

After you get a pitch deck, please respond within two weeks. If you’re interested, set up a meeting. If not, we’ll ask you for some brief constructive feedback.

We’ll stay in touch with you throughout the process to help things run smoothly.

What’s in it for you?

Joining the Diversity Venture Fund gives you access to diverse founders who are well-prepared for fundraising. We’ll also invite you to pitch events with high-quality investment opportunities. Plus, you’ll be able to join a network of investors and partners who are committed to finding the best deals, regardless of the founders’ backgrounds. Finally, you’ll be part of a ground-breaking movement to create a truly inclusive investment landscape.