Equity When does a startup know it’s time to spread its wings?
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Nov 1, 2023 Marisa Warren, co-founder and managing partner at Aliavia Ventures, focused on empowering female entrepreneurs, shares her insights on venture capital. She discusses the ongoing challenges in funding for women-led startups and the importance of creating supportive investment environments. Marisa also dives into strategies for startups considering market expansion, particularly from Australia to the U.S. Her experiences highlight the significant shifts needed for representation and opportunities within the venture landscape.
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Aliavia Ventures Origin
- Marissa Warren and Kate Vale co-founded Aliavia Ventures, driven by frustration with the lack of support for women in tech.
- Warren's pre-accelerator, Elevaco, helped 175 women raise $120M+ and achieve three exits.
Pandemic Impact on Funding
- The pandemic negatively impacted funding for female founders, highlighting existing biases in investment patterns.
- This prompted Warren and Vale to launch Aliavia Ventures to address this funding gap.
Overcoming Fundraising Challenges
- Aliavia Ventures initially faced fundraising challenges due to a lack of investment track record.
- They overcame this by securing a loan round from friends, family, and select investors, which later converted into fund investments.