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Funding Women Founders Month 2021
In April 2021, Technical.ly is focusing extra reporting on startup founders’ journeys and business development resources, while examining the disparities in funding, for women entrepreneurs — especially women of color.
In our reporting this month, expect company check-ins, founder and investor profiles, and stories on venture capital trends. We'll be asking: Are women gaining a share of investment dollars? What are the pathways for women to enter and shape VC themselves?
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Startups
These women founders are innovating the STEM space in Delaware
By Holly QuinnMeet three Ph.D.s leading companies at the Delaware Innovation Space. Plus: What can be done to support the women scientist entrepreneurs of the future?
Why the bar for women founders is so high when it comes to fundraising
"The minute you raise your seed round, it's time to start thinking about your Series A," one VC said.
‘It’s almost never fun’: 7 tips from Cleo Capital’s Sarah Kunst on how founders can find success in their markets
The San Francisco VC firm's managing director and entrepreneur pulled no punches in sharing how founders can best appeal to investors like her.
Startups
This startup is using AI for virtual dermatology
Lily Talakoub's self-funded app is adding virtual appointments with its latest update. And yes, it can tell you whether or not you should stop using that two-year-old moisturizer from the back of the cabinet.
Startups
Fertility startup Stix raises a $3.5M seed round and introduces new products
The team is growing and moving into a Center City HQ next month. Says cofounder Cynthia Plotch: "It has never been easier to raise money in Philadelphia."
Startups
3 ways to fund your startup: An explainer on priced equity rounds, convertible notes and SAFE notes
The first allows a founder to gain clarity on their company’s worth and the division of ownership. But if a founder is looking for more flexibility, a convertible or SAFE note could be the way to go.
Diversity & Inclusion
‘Full stop, this is a crisis’: Baltimore CEOs on fundraising — and the dearth of support for Black women founders
Local CEOs discuss the process, pitfalls and strategies for success in raising institutional funding.
Startups
Novel Microdevices wins $13.8M funding award from CARB-X to develop tests for STDs
The funding from the global nonprofit will help the Inner Harbor-based company develop a test for a strain of gonorrhea that is resistant to antibiotics, among other infections. It comes as Novel Microdevices is seeing growth on its team.
Startups
The parent-friendly Cube Cowork is taking over a 15K-square-foot space in Northeast Baltimore
The Cube is expanding in the Hamilton-Lauraville space, as Function Coworking Community ceases operations. It brings a Black woman-owned coworking space to Harford Road — and cofounder Dr. Tammira Lucas is looking to make space for others.
Startups
Startup fundraising may have changed with COVID, but these basic principles remain
Investor Courtney Lawless lays out the basics for founders pitching to investors during the pandemic, and beyond.
Diversity & Inclusion
Is VC funding for women getting any better?
In April 2021 — Funding Women Founders Month — look for data dives, startup check-ins, founder and investor profiles, and stories on venture capital trends with gender equity in mind.