Discover how Astia’s Expert Sift methodology has consistently identified successful companies that are more likely to have an exit than a shut-down, evidenced by a mere 11% failure rate for startups that make it through the Sift, compared to a 65-75% failure rate in the broader startup market.

Our Astia Edge report highlights that investment, advocacy and access are critical to leveling the playing field for Black female founders. Opportunities in venture are all about finding hidden gems, and it wasn’t until we realized that, were it not for race, we would have invested in a number of companies we did not.