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cosmetics venture and a women’s Web site) had any gender-related
aspects. Although they could not report the total number of investments
made by their partnerships in women-led ventures over time, the major-
ity of the women indicated that their male partners had also brought in
women-led ventures that were funded by the firm. Nine such deals were
specified by name.
Performance Review
The women venture capitalists reported that the performance of the
women-led ventures was on a par with overall portfolio performance.
One reported that of her two investments, one was a big hit, selling at
14 times the investment, but the other was sold at a loss. Another
reported that her two investments were ...