In 2014, less than 2% of venture capital dollars went towards female-founded companies. So, Anu Duggal started Female Founders Fund–the first early-stage fund focused on investing exclusively in female founders–to help support the women who are building the companies of tomorrow. Over the last ten years, FFF has become the leading source of institutional capital for female founders with over $3B in enterprise value and Anu is now one of the few female solo GPs managing over $100 AUM in the venture capital industry. In this episode of Claim Your Confidence, we talk about Anu’s entrepreneurial journey, why she launched Female Founders Fund, and diversifying venture capital.

Don’t miss this interview where discuss:

• Growing up in multiple countries, how travel builds confidence, and Anu’s early career path
• What Anu learned from her first entrepreneurial venture launching India’s first wine tasting bar before going to business school
• The ins and outs of venture capital funds, what entrepreneurs need to know, and what Anu is looking for when deciding to back a company
• The untapped potential of investing in female founded businesses, FFF’s success stories, and the milestone of returning their first fund
• Being open about the challenges of being a founder and sharing the lessons you’ve learned with those that are just beginning their journeys

Find Anu:

www.femalefoundersfund.com

IG: @anuduggal; @femalefoundersfund

LinkedIn: Anu Duggal

Follow Lydia:

www.lydiafenet.com

IG: @lydiafenet

LinkedIn: Lydia Fenet

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