Supporting Women Founders

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Google for Startups is on a mission to support a global startup community that is inclusive, accessible, and equitable—not only because it is the right thing to do, but because diversity drives innovation.

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The challenge

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The challenge

Women founders received only 3% of overall VC funding last year, and consistently rate access to networks and funding as the biggest obstacles impeding startup success. Google for Startups is committed to closing the startup gender gap by connecting women founders to the people, programs, and resources they need to grow and scale their businesses.

Current programs for women founders

Insights & research on women founders

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I learned a lot from the program, including knowing I am not alone in struggling with the issues I face. I learned a lot from our mentors and other women entrepreneurs…The program made me dream even bigger.

Meet some of our favorite innovators solving big problems in their communities

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We're very grateful for the visibility, connections, and know-how shared by top experts during Growth Academy: Women Founders. In just one month, we tripled the number of qualified leads. I highly recommend it!
Pilar Prados
Cofounder at Bounsel