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A VC fund by

Investment Opportunity

We fund unique perspectives, unexplored business opportunities and underinvested talent of women founders.

VC for women founders

Pitchbook, 2023 and 2024 Three women engaged in conversation around a table with a laptop and phones in a bright office.

$3T

Opportunity to invest in women

Forbes 2023 Three people seated on stage in a panel discussion, one woman speaking into a microphone, two water bottles on the table.

80%

of household spending controlled by women

Bloomberg 2023 Seven women chatting and smiling in a modern office lounge with framed photos and large windows.

Talent is evenly

distributed

but

opportunity

is not.

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how it works

The Female Leaders VC Fund invests at Series A & B in high-growth, women-led startups overlooked by other VCs and underrepresented in Artesian’s existing portfolios.

about us

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Smiling woman stands beside seated man in office, both engaged and looking ahead.

Proudly backed by our cornerstone investors

Our female leaders

We partner with female leaders as they build transformational companies unlocking solutions to the world's critical challenges.

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Founder

Julie Tylman and Ali Linz

Founder

Charlotte Bradshaw

Co-founder

Nicole Robinson

Founder

Amal Wakim

Joanna Marsh & William Cosby

Dr Elise Jenkins and Dr Ben Woodington

Jen Keane and Ben Reeve

Bernadette Olivier, Genevieve Hohnhen and Kellie Hush

Founder & CEO

Grace Brown

Co-founders

Lucinda Revell and Gordon Peters

Co-founder & CEO

Hana Janebdar

Founder & CEO

Lara Vandenberg

Co-founders

Nicola Gunby and Jason Iliffe

Co-founders

Paloma Newton and Jackson Gritching

Hear from our female founders

Artesian's support has been unwavering, providing advice, introductions, and a smooth fundraising experience.

Ali Linz

Co-founder, GroupTogether

Joining forces with the Artesian Female Leaders Fund catapulted our startup to new heights. Their dedication to our success was more than just monetary; they opened doors for us within their extensive network and offered practical assistance, showcasing a strong commitment to the success of female entrepreneurs.

Nicole Robinson

CEO and Co-founder, LYRO