- 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.
Nadine Torbey was elevated to partner at AlbionVC. She will help lead the fund's deep tech, AI, and enterprise software investments.
Rachel Wilson moved to The BMF Fund as a managing partner to continue backing Black and diverse founders.
Dr. Carolin Althoff became a partner at Cusp Capital, where she backs digital startups in the environmental, social, and governance domains.
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.
Claire Zau made partner at GSV Ventures, where she spearheads its AI investments.
Initialized Partners elevated investor Zoe Perret to partner. She invests in AI, energy, and climate.
Inspired Capital elevated Charlotte Ross to partner after five years with the firm.
Yuri Lee made partner at IVP after sourcing deals like medical scribe startup Abridge and healthcare provider Accompany Health.
Esha Vatsa joined London-based seed-stage fund Mercuri as a partner.
Ex-Uber employee Vivian Cheng became a partner at Next47, investing in AI and software.
Erika Nash became a partner at Next Frontier Capital, after holding roles at Pelion Venture Partners and OpenView.
Cecilia Zhao joined General Catalyst's London office as a partner. She focuses on fintech and enterprise software.
Rebecka Löthman Rydå joined Norrsken Accelerator as a general partner. She brings 10 years of experience as an active VC investor.
Molly Alter made partner at multistage firm Northzone, after holding roles at Insight Partners and Index Ventures.
Tara Stokes rose to the role of partner at Point72 Ventures and leads the firm's AI and machine learning investments.
Megan Kelly made partner at Threshold Ventures, where she works closely with portfolio companies Odaia and QA Wolf.
Lily Bernicker made partner at Wireframe Ventures, where she invests in climate and health.
Vera Baker is a partner at French VC 4P Capital, leading the firm's early-stage investment strategy.
