Scale Investors Closes $26 Million to Empower Female-Led Startups

Scale Investors Pty Ltd, an Australian female-focused angel investor network, has successfully raised $26,000,000 in investment capital from investors. Since its inception in 2013, Scale Investors has focused on empowering Australian investors to connect, invest, and succeed by providing capital and support to diverse founders in early-stage businesses, with a particular emphasis on female-led organizations. The network aims to build a sustainable ecosystem that backs female founders today to cultivate the female investors of tomorrow. This significant capital infusion underscores investor confidence in Scale Investors' mission and operational model. The organization highlights the persistent disparity in venture capital funding, where only 2% is typically deployed to women, despite evidence suggesting female-owned companies often generate higher revenues with less initial investment. Scale Investors' network comprises accomplished individuals committed to supporting talented, diverse teams, believing this approach will foster the iconic businesses of the future and maximize returns. The newly secured funding will enable Scale Investors to significantly expand its investment activities and further strengthen its supportive network for early-stage female-led businesses. The capital is planned to be deployed to amplify the network’s reach, increase its capacity to invest in promising diverse founders, and bolster its operational capabilities. This expansion will allow Scale Investors to enhance its pivotal role in activating and nurturing a greater number of early-stage organizations led by women. Looking ahead, Scale Investors remains committed to its vision of creating a more equitable and profitable investment landscape. The organization plans to continue welcoming investors who share its objective of maximizing returns by actively supporting early-stage businesses that prioritize gender-diverse leadership. This latest funding round positions Scale Investors to accelerate its impact, fostering a robust pipeline of innovative companies and continuing to address the critical funding gap for diverse founders in Australia's startup ecosystem.