在2025年的一项调查中,北美八位女性创业创始人报告了男性投资者在筹资期间的性骚扰。 Eight female startup founders in North America reported sexual harassment by male investors during fundraising in a 2025 survey.

对北美180名早期女性创始人进行的2025年调查发现,8名男性投资者在筹资期间遭受了男性投资者的性骚扰,包括不想要的预付款、贬低人格的言论和明确的提议。 A 2025 survey of 180 early-stage female founders in North America found that eight experienced sexual harassment from male investors during fundraising, including unwanted advances, demeaning remarks, and explicit propositions. 尽管自#MeToo运动以来进行了改革, 例如禁止强制仲裁, 骚扰依然是男性主导的风险资本体系中长期存在的障碍, Despite reforms since the #MeToo movement, such as banning forced arbitration, harassment remains a persistent barrier in a male-dominated venture capital system where women receive a shrinking share of funding. 创始人报告说,在这一过程中出现了情感伤亡和不信任,有些人使用假结婚戒指等战术来阻止进展。 Founders reported emotional toll and distrust in the process, with some using tactics like fake wedding rings to deter advances.