Saturday, August 16, 2025 by Anna Radulovski
Capital
Venture Capital
The landscape of venture capital is transforming, driven by exceptional women who are shaping the future of technology, healthcare, finance, and beyond. These General and Managing Partners have not only pioneered investments across industries but have also actively championed diversity, equity, and inclusion within the tech and VC ecosystem.
Top Female VCs

Here, we highlight an extensive list of influential women VCs making significant strides in the United States:

Prominent Female General and Managing Partners:

  • Sara Adler – General Partner, Wave Capital

  • Andrea Auerbach – Global Head of Private Investments, Cambridge Associates

  • Jenny Barba – Co-Founder, Managing Partner, Features Capital

  • Liza Benson – Partner, Moderne Ventures

  • Stacey Bishop – Partner, Scale Venture Partners

  • Catherine Cai – Senior Partner, Palm Drive Capital

  • Casey Caruso – Managing Partner, Topology Ventures

  • Becky Connolly – Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Tiger Iron Capital

  • Lauren Crockett – General Counsel & CCO, Polaris Partners

  • Sara Deshpande – General Partner, Maven Ventures

  • Iana Dimkova – Co-Founder & General Partner, Initiate

  • Jesse Draper – Managing Partner, Halogen Ventures

  • Kathleen Estreich – Partner, Pear VC

  • Anna French – Partner, Qiming Venture Partners

  • Shruti Gandhi – General Partner and Founding Engineer, Array VC

  • Michelle Gonzalez – CVP and Global Head, M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

  • Julie Grant – General Partner, Canaan Partners

  • Rini Greenfield – Founding Managing Partner, Rethink Food

  • Mar Hershenson – Founding Managing Partner, Pear VC

  • Abigail Johnson – COO & Partner, Sapphire Ventures

  • Aileen Lee – Founder & Managing Partner, Cowboy Ventures

  • Lily Lyman – General Partner, Underscore VC

  • Fern Mandelbaum – Managing Director Venture Investments, Emerson Collective

  • Anna Mason – Managing Partner, Ingeborg Investments

  • Julia Moore – Managing Partner, Breakout Ventures

  • Cindy Padnos – Founder and Managing Partner, Illuminate Ventures

  • Renata Quintini – Co-Founder and Managing Director, Renegade Partners

  • Kendra Ragatz – Partner, Acrew Capital

  • Heather Redman – Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Flying Fish Partners

  • Meredith Rerisi – Managing Director, Abbott Capital Management

  • Miriam Rivera – CEO, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Ulu Ventures

  • Julia Novaes Roux – General Partner, TCV

  • Carli Sapir – Founding Partner, Amboy St. Ventures

  • Kinjal Shah – General Partner, Blockchain Capital

  • Kristina Shen – Managing Partner, Co-Founder, Chemistry

  • Sarah Smith – Founder & General Partner, Sarah Smith Fund

  • Sarah Tavel – General Partner, Benchmark

  • Laura Thompson – Partner, Sapphire Ventures

  • Monica Varman – Partner, G2 Venture Partners

  • Geeta Vemuri – Managing Partner and Founder, Agent Capital

  • Sonali Vijayavargiya – Founder, Managing Partner, Augment Ventures

  • Chenxi Wang – General Partner & Founder, Rain Capital

  • Nancy Wang – Partner, Felicis

  • Milo Werner – General Partner, DCVC

  • Jane Woodward – Founder & Managing Partner, WovenEarth Ventures

  • Lisa Wu – Partner, Norwest Venture Partners

  • Pae Wu – General Partner, IndieBio

  • Lan Xuezhao – Founding and Managing Partner, Basis Set Ventures

  • Mallun Yen – Founding & Managing Partner, Operator Collective

  • Sara Zulkosky – Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Recast Capital

Driving Change Through Investment and Leadership

These accomplished women are leading by example, investing in groundbreaking companies and creating opportunities for a more inclusive future. They represent a diverse set of backgrounds, investment strategies, and visions for the future, significantly impacting sectors ranging from technology and healthcare to sustainability and blockchain.

As the venture capital landscape continues to evolve, the contributions of these influential female leaders become ever more critical. They not only provide essential funding and mentorship but also inspire future generations of women to pursue careers in venture capital and entrepreneurship.

Moving Forward

The collective impact of these women underscores the importance of diversity in investment decision-making, enhancing innovation and driving greater returns. By highlighting their achievements, we aim to amplify their voices, celebrate their contributions, and encourage further progress in gender equity within venture capital and the broader technology ecosystem.