New VC Firm Capital F Requires Founders to Meet Its Backers Before Getting Funded

Capital F, an all-female-led venture capital firm, closed its first $17 million fund on August 26, 2026. To get funding, founders must pitch to at least two of the firm's 10 financial backers — executives like Rothy's CEO Jenny Ming and former Pottery Barn CEO Marta Benson — making those backers help evaluate startups rather than simply supply money, unlike most VC firms.