VC firm

How Women Invest

Kingmaker Tier

Kingmaker Tier: 84 out of 100

Also known as How Women Invest I, LP, HOW WOMEN INVEST II (Q), LP, HOW WOMEN INVEST II Q, HOW WOMEN INVEST II, LP, How Women Invest III (Q), LP, How Women Invest III Q, How Women Invest III, LP

AI models & AI infrastructure
Biotech & therapeutics
Carbon & climate software
Care delivery & digital health
Clean energy & storage
Health IT
HR & future of work
Medical devices & diagnostics
Mental health & wellness
Productivity & collaboration
Sustainable materials & circular economy
Women's & family health
Pre seed
Seed
Series A
Series B
AI native
Climate positive
Social impact
US
VC
B2B
B2C

Investor type: VC
Investing status: Activeas of 2026-09-17Source (opens in a new tab)
Headquarters: Lakespur, United States
Latest fund size: $9.3MSEC amount sold, as of 2026-07-13Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds: 5

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Record updated 19 October 2026

About

We are fueling the most innovative companies in the market. Our portfolio represents the future of how we live, work, and ensure human and environmental health.

Investment approach

Thesis: Our fund is singularly devoted to investing in companies founded or co-founded by women. This focus stems from an acute awareness of the underrepresentation and underfunding of women in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.Source (opens in a new tab)
Takes board seats: Yes
Board policy: Taking board seats to protect our investments and support growth.
Eligibility: If your company is co-founded by a male partner, your company is not eligible for investment as How Women Invest aims to address specifically the mere 3% of capital being allocated to companies with female founders.
Traction requirement: Beyond Proof of Concept
Investing status notes: We are actively empowering women-led companies with immediate access to capital as well as mentorship and a robust network of industry experts, essential for catapulting their businesses to success now.

Funds

How Women Invest III (Q), LP: $12.2MVintage 2024, Main fund, SEC amount sold
How Women Invest III, LP: $9.3MVintage 2024, Main fund, SEC amount sold
HOW WOMEN INVEST II, LP: $6MVintage 2021, Main fund, SEC amount sold
HOW WOMEN INVEST II (Q), LP: $3.2MVintage 2021, Main fund, SEC amount sold
How Women Invest I, LP: Vintage 2020Main fund

SEC registration

SEC CIK: 1812681, 1886980, 1886987

Programs

Event series: events & courses (opens in a new tab)With new classes and events happening every month,
Newsletter: newsletter (opens in a new tab)

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