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Venture capital firm Capital F closes debut $17 million fund

Led by co-founders Margaret Coblentz and Dawn Dobras, the firm focuses on early-stage startups in women's health, digital commerce, and AI tools.

The short version

  • Venture capital firm Capital F announced the close of its initial $17 million fund aimed at backing startups in the female-driven economy.
  • Led by Margaret Coblentz and Dawn Dobras, the firm targets early-stage investments in women's health, digital commerce, and AI tools.
  • Capital F writes checks ranging from $250,000 to $1 million and aims to finish deploying the fund by the end of 2027.

Key facts

  • Capital F announced the official close of its debut fund at $17 million.[TechCrunch]
  • The firm was co-founded by former retail executives Margaret Coblentz and Dawn Dobras.[TechCrunch]
  • Nearly 80% of the fund's limited partners are women.[TechCrunch]
  • Capital F invests in early-stage companies with check sizes between $250,000 and $1 million.[TechCrunch]
  • The fund has already invested in 13 companies, including Hey Jane, Malama, and Stardust.[TechCrunch]
  • Capital F expects to finish deploying the fund by the end of 2027.[TechCrunch]

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