Women in Technology Fund

Women in Technology Fund is a Canadian venture capital programme that backs technology companies led by women. It describes itself as one of the world's largest funds dedicated to this group and works to build a support network for women in technology.

What Women in Technology Fund offers

• Seed to Series B investment: funding for women-led Canadian technology firms across many sectors.
• Network access: introductions to an international network and venture partners who help companies scale globally.
• Range of funds: related vehicles covering areas such as deep tech, industrial innovation, clean and energy technology, IT and healthcare.
• Ecosystem support: resources, events and email updates for entrepreneurs.

Clients

It works with women-led technology teams in Canada that want to grow into global markets. Its investment team says its members are both entrepreneurs and investors, so they understand the challenges of starting and scaling technology companies.

Key facts

• Based in: Canada
• Mandate: two aims, a financial return and a lasting effect on the Canadian technology ecosystem
• Stages: seed through Series B