5 Women Angel Investors to Follow

We need representation and visibility and they are worth knowing.

Raji Pillay
3 min readFeb 5, 2023
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The world of venture capital and angel investing has traditionally been dominated by men, but there are a growing number of women who are making their mark in the tech industry.

Here are five women angel investors who are worth paying attention to:

Aileen Lee: Aileen Lee is a founder and managing partner of Cowboy Ventures, a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in consumer technology startups. She’s a respected voice in the tech community and is known for her insights on startups, venture capital, and the tech industry.

“Building a great company takes more than just a great product or a great market opportunity. It takes great people and great leadership.”

Invested in several companies, including Rent the Runway, Square, and Shippo.

Arlan Hamilton: Arlan Hamilton is the founder and managing partner of Backstage Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in underrepresented founders, including women and people of color. She’s a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in tech, and her work has helped to bring more visibility and investment to founders who have traditionally been overlooked.

“If you want to…

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Raji Pillay

I bring my love for books, coffee, technology and life in general to my writing. Blockchain has caught my fancy and I am exploring it as I write.