Newton Foundations
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Women empowered with foundational knowledge of the venture ecosystem
Advancing the Voice
of Women in Venture
Despite the persistent realities of the venture capital landscape, Newton's programs are actively building a more equitable future — one cohort at a time.
Our Reach Across All Programs
Women who have participated in Newton's ecosystem to date
Newton Fundamentals
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Participants deepening their VC skills and investment acumen
Newton Fellowship
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Fellows equipped to elevate their leadership and expand their global network
Newton VC Bootcamp
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Accelerated learning for venture professionals at intermediate career stages
Participation by Program
Distribution of women across Newton's four key initiatives
Gender by Program
Gender breakdown across each Newton program
Overall Gender Breakdown
Gender representation across all Newton programs
The Wider VC Landscape
Why this work matters — the industry still has a long way to go
Underrepresented
Women in VC Partner Roles
As of early 2025, women hold approximately 15.4% of partner or decision-making roles at VC firms globally.
Improving
Women in Junior VC Roles
33.7% of junior VC roles are held by women — a growing pipeline indicator for future leadership.
Alarming
US VC Firms with No Female Partners
Nearly three-quarters of US venture capital firms do not have a single female investing partner on their team.
Progress
New VC Funds with a Woman Managing Partner
In 2024, 42% of new manager VC firms had at least one woman as managing partner, exceeding the 35% target.
Too Long
Projected Year for Gender Parity in VC
At the current rate of improvement, gender parity in venture capital funding will not arrive until 2065.
Improving
Women in UK VC/PE Investment Roles
Just over a quarter of investment professionals in UK venture capital and private equity are women. Gradual progress, but the workforce remains predominantly male.
Improving
Women in UK VC/PE Board Roles
Fewer than one in five board seats in UK VC/PE firms are held by women. Governance-level representation is slowly increasing, but leadership remains largely male-dominated.
Critical Gap
Global VC Funding to All-Female Teams
Of $289B invested globally in 2024, only $6.7B reached female-only founding teams. All-male teams captured 83.6%.
Yente Meijers Quote
49% of Newton learners are women. My hope is that one day this ratio feels normal across venture capital, not noteworthy.
— Yente Meijers, Fast Stream Statistician · Newton Venture Program
Newton's Commitment
Women continue to be underrepresented in VC roles and the gap only widens with seniority. At Newton we are proud of the role our programs play in developing female talent across the entire pipeline, providing a springboard for their VC careers.
— Anu Adebajo, CEO · Newton Venture Program
Kelechi Achinonu Quote
Representation in venture capital does not improve by chance. It improves when intentional pathways are created for women at every stage of their careers. Every cohort we run reminds us how much talent already exists, and how limited the opportunities have been to unlock it. When you invest deliberately in building that pipeline, the industry begins to change. At Newton, we believe the future of venture needs to be built deliberately, and we are only getting started.
— Kelechi Achinonu, Program & Community Manager · Newton Venture Program