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Closing the valuation gap: how female founders can prepare for a successful exit
key takeaways.
- Female founders are increasing their share of exits, with US data showing continued momentum over the last decade.
- A valuation gap remains, though. Businesses with at least one female founder average USD 33.3 mn pre-money, versus USD 39 mn across the wider US VC market.
- Female-founded businesses face a wider gap, with average pre-money valuations of USD 19 mn.
- Female-founded companies often exit sooner, reaching the halfway point to exit in 7.9 years versus 8.5 for the broader market.
- Early preparation can strengthen negotiating power, helping founders address business, tax and wealth planning considerations before a transaction begins.
- Exit readiness creates opportunity, giving founders greater freedom to act when the right opportunity arises.
A successful exit starts long before a transaction. We explore how early preparation can help female founders narrow the valuation gap, strengthen their business…
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