By Alexandra Lebenthal | Rockefeller Capital Management | C200 member since 1995
C200 has long championed the importance of women in leadership, but the challenges they face—especially in securing funding—remain significant. Despite making remarkable strides, women-led businesses still receive just 7% of venture capital, and research shows they’re less likely to be approved for loans due to biases against women business leaders.
This stark imbalance not only highlights the barriers women entrepreneurs continue to face but also underscores the untapped potential of women-led ventures. The perceptions and biases that limit access to networks and funding are slowly being challenged, opening doors for more women to access the capital they need to grow and thrive.
In this Forbes article, C200 member Alex Lebenthal explores the progress being made and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for women in deal-making and entrepreneurship. It’s time to rethink how we invest in women and support their extraordinary contributions to innovation and business growth.