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Women's Equity Lab
Women's Equity Lab (WEL) is a venture capital firm based in Victoria, British Columbia, focused on early-stage investments in women-led and women-run businesses. The organization operates as a collective of over 400 women investors across North America.
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Overview
Women's Equity Lab (WEL) was founded in late 2017 in Victoria, British Columbia, by 23 founding partners. It operates as a community of over 400 women investors across North America, managing a portfolio of over 50 corporations. WEL focuses on investing in women-run and women-led businesses, with more than 70% of its investments directed towards such companies. The organization has investment groups in various regions, including British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Silicon Valley. WEL invests in early-stage companies, with a preference for women-led and Canadian businesses, emphasizing those with strong growth potential and large market opportunities.
Focus
WEL invests in early-stage companies, particularly those that are women-led and based in Canada. The organization is sector-agnostic but emphasizes businesses with strong growth potential and large market opportunities. Investment criteria include having a lead investor, the ability to submit a pitch deck, and some revenue or third-party validation.
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WEL provides not only financial support but also a network of experienced women investors who can offer mentorship, guidance, and resources to help portfolio companies succeed.
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