Beyond The Billion®

Building on the momentum of The Billion Dollar Series with Dell Technologies and Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (DWEN), we're excited to bring the movement to #Paris and #London — igniting vital conversations on women-led innovation and breaking barriers in venture capital. While women are building thriving businesses worldwide, they still receive only a small slice of VC funding. But change is on the horizon — with the Great Wealth Transfer — a new wave of capital presents an unprecedented chance to transform the investment landscape. How will investors leverage this moment to create lasting impact? What does the future hold for female founders and the funds investing in them? 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝑩𝒓𝒆𝒘™️ — Join us in Paris and London to engage with GPs and LPs from around the world, sparking important discussions and driving progress! #TheBillionDollarBrew #BeyondTheBillion #DellTechnologies #DWEN  #Investinwomen #FemaleFounders #VentureCapital #France #UK

📣 Calling all LPs! Bridge Funding Global is hosting their LP-GP Flagship Conference on May 8th at the South San Francisco Conference Centre — where top-tier capital meets top-performing emerging managers. ⚡️ With a curated guest list of 70 GPs (under $250M AUM) and 70 LPs (including Pivotal Ventures, Getty Trust, Hilton Foundation, and more), this is the room to be in if you’re building or backing the next generation of venture leaders. For more info visit ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dZZ8gu2P

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Sarah Chen-Spellings from Beyond The Billion® to discuss how modern family offices can drive real impact. 📹 From investing in 94% women-led funds to creatively deploying donor-advised funds, we share how we're rewriting the playbook on values-aligned investing. 💰 Tune in at the link in comments as we discuss building an ecosystem of trust, navigating today’s venture landscape, and why being additive—not extractive—is the future of capital 🔗 ++ to the amazing funds in our network who have taken Beyond The Billion®'s pledge to back today’s visionary female founders: Alante Capital (Karla Mora & Leslie Harwell), ALIAVIA Ventures (Marisa Warren & Alexis Versandi), Chloe Capital (Elisa Miller-Out & Myneco Ramirez), Hannah Grey VC (Jessica Peltz-Zatulove & Kate Beardsley), SoGal Ventures (Elizabeth Galbut & Pocket Sun), Swizzle Ventures (Jessica Kamada) Evan J. Segal, Ariel Segal Eck, Jory Segal

📣 Excited to announce that Shelly Porges, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Beyond The Billion®, will be speaking at The Earth Day Women’s Summit on April 22, 2025, in Dallas, TX! This event brings together women leaders, innovators, and changemakers to drive climate solutions. With job creation and opportunities to boost community well-being on the line, we’ll highlight why women’s leadership is essential in tackling the climate crisis. From sharing insights on new business, to the investing and financial models we need, Shelly will join an inspiring lineup of women: Joan Michelson, MBA,  Kristina Wyatt, Persefoni  Enya H., Munich Re  Tracy Gray, The 22 Fund 🗓️ April 22, 2025 |  📍Dallas, TX Part of the huge, 5-day #EarthX2025 🔥 First 100 tickets get a discount with code EDWS! REGISTER NOW 👉 https://lnkd.in/dz2n7WyS  Looking forward to seeing you there! #EarthDayWomensSummit #EarthDay2025 #WomenInLeadership #Earthx2025 #BeyondTheBillion

Love these practical insights on market access, regulatory alignment, and ecosystem support! ✨ Tune in now to dive into France's bold €54 billion climate investment plan with Raphaele Leyendecker Fabbri, Managing Director of Techstars Sustainability Paris - a Beyond The Billion® Ecosystem Champion! 🙌 🎙️Podcast: https://lnkd.in/gRNvRppz

In an era of tighter capital and rising investor expectations, Antler — a Beyond The Billion® pledged fund — shared data that reveals something worth pausing for: ✅ Green-rated startups were significantly more likely to raise funding, with higher valuations and stronger performance ✅ Climate tech and impact-driven companies consistently outperformed peers in capital raised and investor interest ✅ Sustainability-aligned founders are building more resilient, future-ready ventures This isn’t hype—it’s hard evidence. As the report says, “What if sustainability is fundamental?” In venture, timing is everything. The signals are clear: integrating sustainability early might just be the edge that defines the next generation of winners. 💡 Are you ready to lead, or risk being left behind?  Read Antler's fourth annual ESG and Impact Report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/egDMc88c #BeyondTheBillion #Antler  #ESG #Impact #Sustainability #VentureCapital #Climate

From breaking funding barriers to scaling global startups, these powerhouse investors and operators unpack why diverse leadership isn’t just good optics — it’s smart business. 💼✨ Recorded at Beyond The Billion®'s The Billion Dollar Brew in Paris, this episode brings you firsthand insights from funders and founders shaping the future. Get ready for actionable takeaways on: 💡 Real talk on bias in VC 📈 How to back the next billion-dollar founder 🌍 Why diversity drives stronger returns Tune in now for lessons from the frontlines of venture and innovation — featuring: ✨ Fleur Pellerin, Former Minister of France, Korelya Capital ✨ Stephanie Nenta Mbianda, Xtramile ✨ Liz Matthews, Dell Technologies ✨ Tatiana Jama, SISTAFUND 🔗 Links in comments! - If you enjoyed this, 1/ Follow Sarah Chen-Spellings and Billion Dollar Moves Podcast as we travel across the globe, to surface what we call the 'unexpected leader'; unicorn founders & funders who were underestimated, long before they became iconic. 2/ Never miss out on leadership tips and insights - join us at https://lnkd.in/gQSEvw-8 📨 #BillionDollarMoves #BeyondTheBillion #WomenInVC #Startups #VentureCapital #Diversity #FemaleFounders

At Beyond The Billion®, we don’t just believe in a merit-based system — we believe in one that actually works. And that means ensuring capital flows where performance proves it should. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 — Teams of diverse founders (more than one gender and/or more than one race or ethnicity represented) create more innovation and, on average, better financial outcomes at venture-funded startups: 📈 30% higher multiples on invested capital (MOIC) when acquired or IPO'd 💰 63% higher valuations for startups with at least one female founder 🌍 65% higher valuations for teams with ethnic diversity at the leadership level Yet, they remain drastically underfunded. This isn’t just an oversight—it’s an economic failure. 🚀 Equity in investment isn’t about fairness; it’s about fueling outsized growth, unlocking innovation, and driving global prosperity. With over $1 billion mobilized toward women-founded and co-founded companies, we’ve seen firsthand what happens when capital meets talent: businesses thrive, economies grow, and innovation accelerates. The world can’t afford to leave proven returns on the table. It’s time to invest where impact is undeniable. #BeyondTheBillion #InvestInWomen #MeritinMotion

Female-founded startups in Europe hit a decade high in VC funding, securing €10.2B in 2024 — despite making up less than a quarter of funded rounds. While total VC investment dipped for all-male teams, women-led companies saw a 2% increase from 2023. 📈 Yet, the power to fund remains imbalanced — Only 15% of VC decision-makers at top firms are women, and just 8.3% of firms have a female-majority investment team. 🚨 More capital is flowing to female founders, but who’s writing the checks still matters! 🔥 📷 Featuring the EU-Startups TOP 100: Europe’s Most Influential Women in the Startup and Venture Capital Space #BeyondTheBillion #Europe #VC #WomenInVC #FemaleFunders #FemaleFounders #InvestInWomen

Celebrating #IWD with a powerhouse conversation featuring women who mean business! This panel was part of The Billion Dollar Brew (London Edition), hosted by Beyond The Billion®, Dell Technologies, and the Dell Women’s Entrepreneur Network (#DWEN). Together, we explored the financial pathways fueling women-led innovation—from venture capital and debt to non-dilutive funding and the evolving LP landscape. 💡 Tune in to discover how emerging fund managers can navigate today’s capital challenges, how Family Offices are shaping the investment landscape, and why backing female founders in AI, FinTech, and deep tech isn’t just about diversity—it’s about driving returns! 💰 Don't miss out—links in comments! #BillionDollarBrew #London #FemaleFounder #FemaleFunder #Innovation #Women #Wealth