THE DATA
The Data — Funding Gap Research & Analysis
That's the share of venture capital that went to women-led startups last year. We track every number they'd rather you didn't see.
of women-owned businesses report difficulty accessing adequate capital for growth
Source: National Women's Business Council, 2025
Deep Dive →for every dollar in loan value — what women receive compared to men with identical applications
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, 2024
Deep Dive →more likely to be asked about risks vs. opportunities in investor meetings compared to male founders
Source: Harvard Business Review Study, 2024
Deep Dive →women-owned businesses in the U.S. — generating $1.9 trillion in revenue annually
Source: American Express State of Women-Owned Businesses, 2025
Deep Dive →Research & Analysis
The 2026 State of Funding for Women Entrepreneurs
Annual comprehensive report covering VC, lending, and grant funding trends.
March 2026
Why the SBA Lending Gap Persists — And What Policy Changes Could Fix It
Deep analysis of SBA 7(a) approval rates by gender, geography, and industry.
February 2026
5 Industries Where Women Founders Are Outpacing the Market
Sector-by-sector breakdown of growth rates, funding access, and revenue trajectories.
January 2026Our Standards
Every data point on HerCapital is sourced from peer-reviewed research, federal databases, or verified industry reports. We cite our sources, explain our methodology, and update numbers annually. When data conflicts, we say so. When conclusions are uncertain, we say that too.
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