To Seed or Not to Seed

Mar 8, 2025

2:30pm – 3:30pm CT

How many of you have repeatedly heard that [insert underrepresented demographic here] receives less than 1-2% of venture capital?

We have also heard this statistic.

While many publications have focused on who is(n’t) getting capital, few have focused on defining the ideal distribution or uncovering the factors behind these disparities. Join our panel discussion where we’ll delve into comprehensive data exploring these issues, aiming to enhance the dialogue within the venture community and beyond.

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About
Format: Panel
Type: Session
Track: Startups
Level: Intermediate