IDC European Woman in Venture Capital

EUROPEAN WOMEN IN VC IDC #EUR148997722 © IDC 2022 76 Companies benefit from the diversity of their employees. In the VC ecosystem, however, the share of women is clearly underrepresented. Many specific steps are needed to improve the situation. It starts with ’entrepreneurshipeducation’ andendswithacultural change.With the support of the European Recovery Programme Special Fund, KfW Capital invests in VC funds, which in turn invest in innovative growth companies. We also actively address future topics such as ‘diversity/ increased participation of women’ in the VC ecosystem. KfW Capital currently has a 47% share of women. Our diverse team supports creativity, strengthens cohesion and helps us with the necessary change of perspective. The ’European Woman in VC’ study makes an important contribution to strengthen awareness about the share of women in the European VC ecosystem. We are glad to support it and will continue to advocate more diversity in the VC ecosystem. DR. JÖRG GOSCHIN Co-CEO and Sr. Managing Director ALEXANDER THEES Co-CEO and Sr. Managing Director, KfW Capital