Capital F, an all-female-led venture capital firm, has successfully closed its debut fund at $17 million, as announced on Wednesday. The firm focuses on investing in the “female economy,” which encompasses markets where women are primary drivers of demand. According to co-founder Margaret Coblentz, Capital F’s investment strategy centers on three key areas: women’s health, digital commerce, and AI tools, with the latter being crucial due to women’s heightened vulnerability to trust and safety violations, as noted by co-founder Dawn Dobras.

The founding partners, Coblentz and Dobras, bring extensive corporate experience, having spent three decades running companies together. Their decision to launch Capital F stemmed from a shared observation of the scarcity of women in executive positions. After transitioning into angel investing post their corporate careers, they recognized the significance of who controls the capital and ownership. The fund-raising process involved hosting “salon events” nationwide to engage women interested in venture capital, resulting in approximately 80% of the fund’s limited partners (LPs) being women. Capital F has already invested in 13 early-stage companies, with portfolio highlights including Hey Jane, a telemedicine startup, and Stardust, a period- and cycle-tracking platform. The firm anticipates completing its capital deployment by the end of 2027. Source

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