Top Female Trailblazers Shaping the Early-Stage Venture Landscape in 2026.
The 2026 Seed 40 list honors leading women in venture capital who identify and support high-potential startups, aiming to close the long-standing gender gap in the tech investment ecosystem.
Unlocking the Economic Potential of Modern Mothers: Mother Ventures Secures $10 Million.
Mother Ventures, an early-stage fund founded by Allison Stern, has successfully raised $10 million to invest in startups that specifically cater to the unique needs and massive spending power of mothers in the U.S.
Startup Pursuit Secures $22 Million to Simplify Government Sales via AI.
Pursuit, a startup aimed at helping private companies navigate the complex world of state and local government procurement, has raised $22 million in a seed funding round backed by notable tech investors.
Supply Chain Intelligence Startup Loop Secures $95 Million in Series C Funding.
San Francisco-based startup Loop has successfully raised $95 million in a Series C funding round to scale its AI platform, which aims to bring predictive intelligence to complex supply chain operations.



















