Female Founder Data Shows The Times Are Changing

After an investigation into "Northern California's venture capital boys' club," Newsweek's Nina Burleigh places Silicon Valley at the front line of the global gender war.

TechCrunch's Alexia Tsotsis has a few things to say in response.

But what does the data tell us?


It's not what you'd expect. Read the full story here.
 
 
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Business Insider

$25M / Venture

Business Insider is a business news website that publishes continuous real-time news, analysis, and original commentary. Founded in 2007, Business Insider has raised over $55 million to date and will use the latest cash to expand video operations and hire an additional 100 employees in 2015.

New York NY · News · Curated Web

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Giphy

$17M / Series B

Giphy is a platform for searching and sharing gifs. Now valued at $80 million, Giphy will put the latest financing toward hiring more engineers, building out new products, and growing its user base.

New York NY · Service Providers · Internet · Search

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Cargomatic

$8.0M / Series A

Cargomatic provides a platform for connecting shippers with truckers who are available to help move their cargo. Launched in 2014, Cargomatic has raised just over $10 million to date and will use the new cash to roll out to new markets and bring on new drivers.

Venice CA · Logistics · Shipping · Transportation

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