In 2014, Maven, a women’s health startup, faced skepticism amid a surge of mainstream tech companies like Airbnb and Uber. However, it recently secured $125 million in funding, raising its valuation to $1.7 billion. Female Founders Fund (FFF), an early investor, has now fully returned its initial $5.85 million investment, marking a significant achievement for new venture firms. This success supports FFF’s thesis that investing in female founders yields high returns. Maven’s CEO praised FFF for its critical advisory role, highlighting the broader trend of recognizing the value of diverse founders in the startup ecosystem.