In 2024, female-founded startups raised $38.8 billion, a 27% increase year-over-year, despite a decline in overall funding share. Female founders received 25.1% of all venture capital, with exit activity reaching a four-year high at 24.3%. This indicates that, although funding remains limited, female entrepreneurs are successfully scaling businesses for acquisitions or IPOs. Regionally, Louisiana led with 48.39% of deals involving female founders, while Georgia and Alabama followed at 28.29% and 27.10%. Conversely, South Carolina and Mississippi lagged behind, highlighting ongoing disparities in funding access within the Southeast.