What’s stopping you from becoming a leader in the high-impact world of women's health investing?
How to Claim Your Role in Transforming Women's Health
What if the solutions women need most aren’t being funded because women aren’t in the room? In this article, I explore how women can step into women’s health investing, offering insights from my own journey into venture investing. Learn how transferable skills from any walk of life can position you to fund transformative innovations in women’s health. If you are ready to challenge the status quo and make a lasting impact, this piece will show you how to begin.
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What in the world is the problem with women’s health?
My Path to Venture Investing in Women’s Health
The decision to transition my focus from traditional investing to venture investing was not made lightly—it was deeply personal.
I had reached a point in my career where success couldn’t just be measured by spreadsheets and financial returns. Don’t get me wrong—returns matter. But I had started to feel the weight of a question I couldn’t ignore: What was I really building?
That question brought me to healthcare, a field I’ve always been drawn to. There’s a timeless truth in the saying, “The greatest wealth is health.” It resonates with everyone because it’s universal. Without health, little else is possible. Yet, the closer I looked, the more unsettled I became. I realised that the healthcare system, as it exists today, wasn’t built with women in mind.
From diagnostics to treatments, so many solutions don’t “fit” women—our biology, our needs, our realities.
It was as if healthcare had been shaped for a standard that didn’t include half the population.
Why Women Matter in Healthcare Investing
This realisation wasn’t just eye-opening; it was infuriating. How could we accept a system that overlooks women, even as we bear so much of the caregiving burden, manage unique health challenges, and often live longer? But here’s the thing: nothing changes until there are more women in the rooms where decisions are made.
Investment decisions. Policy decisions. Product decisions.
The deeper I dug, the clearer it became that the lack of women in leadership, particularly in healthcare investing, was a huge part of the problem. Without women shaping these conversations, the solutions we fund will continue to reflect the same old biases, the same old gaps.
So, I decided to shift my focus. I wanted to step into this space, not just as an investor but as a catalyst for change. With every skill I’d gained in investment banking, accounting, and advising businesses, I knew I could bring something valuable to the table. But it wasn’t just about me. It was about contributing to something bigger—a movement to reimagine healthcare through a lens that finally includes women.
Healthcare isn’t just a sector. It’s a reflection of our priorities as a society. And if we want to build a future where healthcare truly serves everyone, women need to be there—not just as patients but as decision-makers. We need to be in the rooms where capital is deployed and innovation is shaped.
That’s why I’m here. To make sure those rooms are a little more inclusive and the solutions we fund a lot more effective.
It’s not an easy path, but it’s one I believe more women can and should take. Because when we show up, we don’t just change the conversation—we change what’s possible.
Advice for Aspiring Investors
If you’re considering women’s health investing, my advice is simple: start.
The path to becoming an investor is rarely linear, and that’s okay. Whether your background is in venture capital, investment banking, healthcare law, marketing, communications or medicine, there is room for you in this space. Your skills are transferable, and your perspective is needed.
Begin by immersing yourself in the industry. Read, learn, and network with those already making an impact. Join angel academys, attend healthcare conferences and seek mentorship from women who have walked this path. Start small if you must. Your first investment doesn’t have to be perfect, but it will teach you invaluable lessons.
Most importantly, trust that your unique experiences bring value. Women in healthcare investing are under-represented, but this isn’t a barrier. It’s an opportunity. By stepping into this space, you’re not just funding or advocating for innovation; you’re reshaping what healthcare can and should be.
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The content in this newsletter is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, legal, or medical advice. Opinions expressed are those of the author and may not reflect the views of affiliated organisations. Readers should seek professional advice tailored to their individual circumstances before making decisions. Investing involves risk, including potential loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results.