Research Summary: Women Angel Investors

by | Nov 25, 2013 | Gender Research, InPower Women Blog

Title: Women Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Are Doing Well

Study: The Angel Investor Market in Q1Q2 2011: A Return to the Seed Stage (Sohl, Center for Venture Research 2011)

Finding: While the number of women in the investment biz is still small, their capitalization rate is strong.

Note about The Woman Effect Research Index: This study was performed by researchers not affiliated with InPower Women. Our Research Index includes all relevant research to the subject of women, business and power. We do not influence how the research was conducted or reported by the researchers. In our abstracts, we focus on pulling out the most actionable advice for individual women. To suggest additional research we should index, or discuss our choice of abstract focus, please contact us

InPower Insight: Just because you’re a minority doesn’t mean you can’t “win.”

Summary:

“According to research, the angel investor market showed impressive signs of stabilization in 2011. In Q1,2 2011 women angels represented 12% of the angel market. Women-owned ventures  accounted for 12% of the entrepreneurs that are seeking angel capital and 26% of these women entrepreneurs received angel investment in Q1,2 2011. Thus, while the number of women seeking angel capital is low, the percentage that received angel investments is above the overall market yield rate.  Minority angels account for 5% (the yield rate for minority owned companies is 17%).”

Career Coaching Tip: If you’re a woman angel or entrepreneur going for capital, things will be tough because you’re still a minority, but don’t give up hope. Women are strong players in the investment game. Learn the ropes and dive in!

 

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