Ashley Balla’s Post

At All Raise, we're all about celebrating game-changers. 🎉 We recently hosted an incredible event at an Angel City Football Club match, and we can't stop talking about how they're revolutionizing women's sports! Our LA Chapter got the inside scoop from ACFC investor Robyn Ward and Halogen Ventures' Ashley Balla. Here's what we learned: ⭐ Founded by a small group of women investors, including All Raise co-founding member, Kara Nortman ⭐ Leveraged social capital through celebrity owners and influencer marketing ⭐ Built brand presence through 550+ community events before selling a single ticket ⭐ Introduced innovative models like the 10% sponsorship giveback and Player 22 Program ⭐ Now valued at $300M, making it the most valuable franchise in women's pro sports talk about a winning strategy! 🏆 We watched Angel City Football Club score a thrilling 3-2 victory, but the real win? Seeing how they're changing the game for women in sports AND business. Want to dive deeper? Check out our latest blog post for the full story on how ACFC raised capital like a tech startup. Shout out to Madeline Darcy, Carmen Palafox, Ashley Balla, Christie Lenox, Amy C Potter (BMO) and Kana L. for making this event come to life! Curious about the intersection of sports, venture capital, and social impact? Join the conversation! https://bit.ly/3WsL53u #AllRaiseLA #WomenInSports #EquityInAction

This year has been monumental for All Raise, and our CEO Paige Hendrix Buckner is eager to share our collective progress! Here are some takeaways: 1️⃣ We’re trending in the right direction and outpacing the expected time to achieve our goals. The proportion of women decision-makers in VC firms has nearly doubled to 17.4%! (For firms with $50M AUM or greater) 2️⃣ Diversity leads to triumph! Research confirms that diverse teams yield better returns. As noted by Harvard Business Review, venture capital firms that increased their proportion of female partner hires by 10% saw, on average, a 1.5% spike in overall fund returns each year and had 9.7% more profitable exits. 3️⃣ Male allyship is essential. Our community survey reveals that 98% of respondents acknowledge the positive impact of male allies in hiring, funding, and mentorship endeavors. As a collective, we can rewire the industry from the inside. We've made substantial progress, but we still have much work ahead. We are deeply grateful to our team, volunteers, and Board members for their steadfast commitment. For full details, read our comprehensive 2023 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/gbbZabdr #Investment #VentureCapital #GPs #LPs #EmergingManagers Kirsten Green Ita Ekpoudom Madeline Darcy Caitlin Herling Byron Deeter J.C. Lopez Anna Barber Elise King Erin Harkless Moore, CFA Candice Morgan Karen Toste

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