Women are gaining ground in venture capital, with more becoming partners in 2024.
In 2023, women held 19% of investment partner roles in US funds, up from 16% in 2020.
Firms like Andreessen Horowitz and IVP are promoting women to partner positions globally.
A new generation of women tech investors is kicking down the doors of venture capital's boys' club. In 2024, VC heavyweights such as Andreessen Horowitz, Insight Partners, and IVP, elevated women investors to partner positions.
On European soil, names like Cherry Ventures, AlbionVC, and Ascension championed this transformation across the continent.
Despite facing a tougher path to promotion in recent years, a number of women rose to the role of partner or general partner for the first time in 2024.
According to a 2023 report by PitchBook, women made up 19% of investment partners at US funds, up from 16% in 2020. Similarly, across the Atlantic, a report by European Women in VC revealed that women held 16% of general partner roles in Europe in 2023.
Business Insider is recognizing the women in VC who became partners or general partners in 2024, both in Europe and the US. While this list celebrates those within established organizations, it offers a testament to many other women forging their paths with micro funds and angel investing, setting a vibrant precedent for the future.
Cat McDonald took the mantle of partner at UK fund AlbionVC, where she will lead generalist investments.Cat McDonald is a partner at AlbionVC.
AlbionVC.
Grace Ge joined Amplify as a partner from Menlo Ventures. She invests in AI-enabled software, developer tooling, data, and infrastructure.Grace Ge
Amplify
Andreessen Horowitz promoted longtime investor Jennifer Li to general partner to help manage a $1.25 billion infrastructure fund.Jennifer Li
Andreessen Horowitz
Iulia Tudor was promoted to partner at UK-based firm Ascension, where she supports its fund focused on energy, fintech, and health.Iulia Tudor
Ascension
Prerna Sharma, an early Uber employee, was promoted to general partner at Antler VC. She's based in Texas.Prerna Sharma
Antler VC
Nadine Torbey was elevated to partner at AlbionVC. She will help lead the fund's deep tech, AI, and enterprise software investments.Nadine Torbey
AlbionVC
Asymmetric Capital Partners promoted Nancy Chou to partner to invest in software, fintech, and insurtech.Nancy Chou
Asymmetric Capital Partners
Rachel Wilson moved to The BMF Fund as a managing partner to continue backing Black and diverse founders.Rachel Wilson
The BMF Fund
Dinika Mahtani was promoted to partner at Cherry Ventures, having led investments in Swap, Finesse, and Julienne Bruno.Dinika Mahtani
Cherry Ventures
Dr. Carolin Althoff became a partner at Cusp Capital, where she backs digital startups in the environmental, social, and governance domains.Dr. Carolin Althoff
Cusp Capital
Lily Wang made partner at Expon Capital. She has been sourcing key investments for the Luxembourg-based firm and covers sectors such as energy, AI, and health.
Foreground Capital promoted cofounder and women's health investor Alice Zheng to partner.Alice Zheng
Foreground Capital
Claire Zau made partner at GSV Ventures, where she spearheads its AI investments.Claire Zau
GSV Ventures
Lavanya Bhamidipati was promoted to partner at InHealth Ventures, a London-based, healthcare-focused fund.Lavanya Bhamidipati
InHealth
Initialized Partners elevated investor Zoe Perret to partner. She invests in AI, energy, and climate.Zoe Perret
Initialized Capital
Insight Partners promoted infrastructure and cybersecurity investor Philine Huizing to partner.Philine Huizing
Insight Partners
Inspired Capital elevated Charlotte Ross to partner after five years with the firm.Charlotte Ross
Inspired Capital
Yuri Lee made partner at IVP after sourcing deals like medical scribe startup Abridge and healthcare provider Accompany Health.Yuri Lee
IVP
Esha Vatsa joined London-based seed-stage fund Mercuri as a partner.Esha Vatsa
Esha Vatsa
Ex-Uber employee Vivian Cheng became a partner at Next47, investing in AI and software.Vivian Cheng
Next47
Erika Nash became a partner at Next Frontier Capital, after holding roles at Pelion Venture Partners and OpenView.Erika Nash
Next Frontier Capital
Cecilia Zhao joined General Catalyst's London office as a partner. She focuses on fintech and enterprise software.
Charlotte Salasky was promoted to partner at Notion Capital, where she recently helped to fundraise its €300 million, fifth fund.Charlotte Salasky
Notion Capital
Rebecka Löthman Rydå joined Norrsken Accelerator as a general partner. She brings 10 years of experience as an active VC investor.Rebecka Löthman Rydå
Norrsken
Molly Alter made partner at multistage firm Northzone, after holding roles at Insight Partners and Index Ventures.Molly Alter
Northzone
Tara Stokes rose to the role of partner at Point72 Ventures and leads the firm's AI and machine learning investments.Tara Stokes
Point72
Plus VC promoted Zainab Al Sharif to partner to invest in early-stage startups across the Middle East and North Africa.Zainab Al Sharif
Plus VC
Louise Kingston was promoted to partner at the venture capital arm of wealth management firm Baird, where she also leads its internal data projects.Louise Kingston
Baird
QED Investors promoted Camila Vieira to partner. She leads its Brazil investments.Camila Vieira
QED Investors
Megan Kelly made partner at Threshold Ventures, where she works closely with portfolio companies Odaia and QA Wolf.Megan Kelly
Threshold Ventures
VamosVentures promoted Ashley Ryder to partner to continue backing Latinx and diverse founders.Ashley Ryder
VamosVentures
Lily Bernicker made partner at Wireframe Ventures, where she invests in climate and health.Lily Bernicker
Wireframe Ventures
Vera Baker is a partner at French VC 4P Capital, leading the firm's early-stage investment strategy.Vera Baker
