Gender Disparity Among Entrepreneurs Seeking Venture Capital Funding in the U.S.

Author

Pooja Reddy, Claremont McKenna CollegeFollow

Graduation Year

Fall 2013

Document Type

Campus Only Senior Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Department

Psychology

Reader 1

Jay Conger

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Abstract

In the United States, the number of female entrepreneurs who receive venture capital funding is significantly lower than the number of male entrepreneurs who receive venture capital funding. This thesis explores some of the economic, sociological, and psychological principles behind why this gender disparity in venture capital might exist. This thesis then surveys the current efforts in place to lessen the disparity, and lastly prescribes future ways in which female entrepreneurs can gain more access to capital for their businesses.

Recommended Citation

Reddy, Pooja, "Gender Disparity Among Entrepreneurs Seeking Venture Capital Funding in the U.S." (2013). CMC Senior Theses. 728.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/728