In 2024, female founders in the U.S. venture capital ecosystem raised $38.8 billion, marking a 27% year-over-year increase. However, their share of total VC funding decreased to 25.1%, down from 26.4% in 2023, according to PitchBook data. Specifically, female founders in game companies secured 12.1% of game venture capital deals. In the tech sector, startups co-led by women attracted only $1 billion in funding, representing a 25% decline year-over-year, as reported by Tracxn. This data comes ahead of International Women’s Day on March 8, highlighting ongoing challenges for women founders in leadership and fundraising within the startup landscape.