Several years ago, I was chatting with a friend who'd become an investor about an idea I had for a startup. "That sounds like a solid lifestyle startup," they replied, "but most investors I know are only looking for billion-dollar companies." The fundamentals of venture capital explain why investors are on a perpetual unicorn hunt, but "even markets with a seemingly dominant player can support multiple winners," writes Rebecca Szkutak.
Vice clauses often exclude the sex tech industry from most VCs' investment areas, but the fervor around reproductive rights could drive the conversation forward for this industry.
VCs for Repro is a commitment to use social and cultural resources to incite discussions and action, rather than a promise to allocate economic capital.