Featured in Crunchbase: How to Address the Startup Funding disparity
Kinsey Wolf, founder of Lane Collective, works closely with early stage startup founders. As a result, she sees firsthand how difficult it can be for founders to access capital. And while it’s difficult for everyone, the data is clear: it’s especially hard for minority founders.
She shared 3 ways to address the disparity in startup funding to minority founders in this article for Crunchbase.
“Existing funding options fail to meet the needs of founders, especially minority founders. Unfortunately, most VCs don’t see it that way. About 80 percent of investors believe that minority and female business owners get at least the right amount of capital they deserve for their businesses. It’s hard to solve a problem you don’t see.”
The three solutions she shares point toward a more equitable funding future.
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