In this episode of Inside the Round, Helena Fogarty interviews Anna Sophie Hartvigsen, co-founder of Female Invest, shares her journey as a female founder navigating the challenges of fundraising in a male-dominated industry. She discusses the unique biases female founders face, the inception of Female Invest, and the growth of their community. Anna reflects on their experiences with Y Combinator, the challenges of raising their Series A, and the importance of building strong relationships with investors. She also emphasizes the need for mental health awareness among founders and offers valuable advice for aspiring female entrepreneurs.Chapters00:00 Navigating Gender Bias in Fundraising02:57 The Birth of Female Invest05:56 From Passion Project to Business08:58 The Journey to Fundraising12:13 Experiencing the Glass Ceiling14:56 The Impact of Y Combinator18:04 Challenges in the Series A Round21:02 Building Relationships with Investors23:44 Legal Representation and Negotiation26:52 Maintaining Control as Co-CEOs29:55 Advice for Female Founders32:59 The Importance of Mental Health35:53 Looking Ahead: Future Plans for Female InvestHelena's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenafogarty 🎬 Shot at 28th&Park in New York CityLearn more at: https://28thpark.com/📸 Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/28thpark/Inside the Fund is sponsored by Bamboo X, the leading technical and design recruiting partner to startups from Seed to IPO. To learn more about Bamboo X: https://bamboo-x.com/