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Womankind Ventures
Womankind Ventures is an angel investment group focused on funding women-led and non-binary-led startups in the US, UK, and Europe. They partner with Hive Founders to provide access to high-growth deal flow and support for early-stage companies.
Overview
What Womankind Ventures does
What Womankind Ventures is
Womankind Ventures is an angel investment group focused on funding women-led and non-binary-led startups in the US, UK, and Europe. They partner with Hive Founders to provide access to high-growth deal flow and support for early-stage companies.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Angel Group
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Community
- Last reviewed
- April 30, 2026
Official channels
Find Womankind Ventures elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
Womankind Ventures as a funder
Investment thesis
Womankind Ventures believes that more women-led companies will receive funding when more women deploy capital. They focus on supporting women and non-binary founders through investment readiness and access to a network of investors.
Focus narrative
Womankind Ventures exclusively invests in startups led by women or non-binary individuals, particularly those with a female or non-binary CEO or co-founding team holding significant equity. They operate in the US, UK, and Europe, focusing on early-stage startups, especially in the pre-seed to seed stages, with a preference for technology or tech-enabled companies.
Value beyond capital
Womankind Ventures adds value to its portfolio companies by providing access to resources, expert networks, and honest feedback. They also offer an 8-week investment readiness accelerator for pre-seed and seed founders, helping them prepare for fundraising and connect with potential investors.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 3
Portfolio context
Notable portfolio companies include: Justify: A company within their investment portfolio. Cult Mia: A fashion/e-commerce company and one of Womankind Ventures' first investments. besample: A human-data/research infrastructure startup that received investment from Womankind Ventures.
Capability profile
Womankind Ventures as a community
Community overview
Womankind Ventures is an angel investment group dedicated to funding women-led and non-binary-led startups. The organization aims to reduce barriers for women and non-binary individuals to become investors, thereby increasing the flow of capital to underrepresented founders. By partnering with Hive Founders, Womankind Ventures provides access to high-growth deal flow from women-led startups, fostering a supportive community for both founders and investors.
Community focus
Womankind Ventures focuses exclusively on startups led by women or non-binary individuals, particularly those with a female or non-binary CEO or co-founding team holding significant equity. The organization operates across the US, UK, and Europe and is sector agnostic, although it shows a preference for technology or tech-enabled companies. Their primary focus is on early-stage startups, specifically in the pre-seed to seed stages.
Member value
Members of Womankind Ventures gain access to a unique investment community that prioritizes women and non-binary founders. They benefit from networking opportunities, investment readiness support, and the chance to invest in high-potential startups selected through Hive Founders programs. The organization emphasizes mentorship and community engagement, helping members navigate the investment landscape.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- hybrid
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
Community activity
Events and activity
Womankind Ventures hosts various events, including pitch days where selected startups present to potential investors. These events are designed to connect founders with investors and facilitate discussions around investment opportunities in women-led businesses.
Notable members
Key team members include Andrea Sommer, Felicia Meyerowitz-Singh, and Caroline Hughes. The organization collaborates closely with Hive Founders, which enhances its network and resources for both founders and investors.
Common questions
What to know about Womankind Ventures
Upseed classifies Womankind Ventures under the Angel Group organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 30, 2026
Known limits
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