As a female leader and founder, proud to share the good work with TEDCO.
TEDCO moves Maryland’s funding needle toward gender inclusivity United States venture capital funders are realizing the value of female founders. A recent PitchBook?report?paints a promising picture: investments in women-led startups nationwide reached a record high in 2023, with a staggering 30% increase from the previous year. Maryland is leading the charge of this national movement, where $2.2B has been invested in 549 deals with female-founded organizations. Investors like?TEDCO?are pivotal in fostering an ecosystem that empowers women entrepreneurs. “TEDCO understands that fulfilling our mission of enhancing economic empowerment in Maryland can only happen when we invest in Maryland entrepreneurs of all backgrounds and genders. Initiatives like our Institute for Women Entrepreneur Excellence level the playing field and ensure women have the resources and support they need to turn their visions into reality.” - Katherine Hill Ritchie, TEDCO’s senior director of Venture Funds Learn more about some of the women-led companies TEDCO has supported at https://lnkd.in/efUuGrFe #maryland #busineswomen Sarah Iranpour Crystal I. Berger Cassy Haber Rachael Kalinyak DeJonna Farrar Vicki Franz The Daily Record Troy Stovall Maryland Marketing Partnership (MMP) Mary Kane Women In Bio - Capital Region Elizabeth Mazhari Allyson Redpath Lauren Knights