Female founders are grossly undervalued. Though women make up 38% of business owners, startups with only female founders consistently receive just 2% to 3% of venture investment. That speaks volumes about long-standing gender biases in the entrepreneurial space.

In a system where women must already work harder to be recognized, the added complexity of pregnancy can feel like an almost insurmountable hurdle.

But having navigated a successful Series A funding at my startup Zing, while pregnant, I know firsthand that achieving your funding goals with a baby on board isn’t impossible.

Rather than an added weight, continuing to raise funding while pregnant is a testament to your passion and commitment, and a fantastic opportunity to highlight your team-building skills and long-term vision — all qualities VCs look for in a founder.

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