Women & Venture Capital
How much VC funding goes to female founders globally?
Less than 2%
Which feature in Playbook allows members to interact directly with successful leaders in their field?
1:1 expert sessions
What is the typical check size for Women Spark investments?
$50K - $250K
What is a common financial practice during Ramadan that helps people manage their spending?
Creating a budget for food, gifts, and charity.
Which movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, became a global sensation and centered around a famous doll?
Barbie
What percentage of angel investors are women?
Around 30% globally
How many members does Playbook currently have?
9,100+
Who is the founder of Women Spark?
Deemah AlYahya
What food is often the first thing eaten to break the fast at Iftar?
Dates.
Whose story does the Netflix series Girlboss tell?
Sophia Amoruso, founder of Nasty Gal.
What is the average check size difference between male- and female-founded startups?
Female-founded startups receive 50% less on average
Name one new initiative has Playbook recently done?
AI Academy, Vision Boarding Workshops, LEAP Prosperity lounge
When did Playbook acquire Women Spark?
2024
What is the spiritual significance of fasting during Ramadan?
It is to develop self-discipline, empathy for the less fortunate, and spiritual growth.
Which Netflix movie stars Octavia Spencer as Madam C.J. Walker, the first self-made female millionaire in America?
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker.
Which country has the highest number of women-led Startups?
USA
What percentage of Playbook members report career growth after joining?
80%
What is the event that Women Spark hosts quarterly?
The Women Spark Demo Day
What percentage of one’s wealth is typically given as Zakat?
2.5% annually on savings and investments.
Which comedy-drama starring Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne follows two best friends trying to save their beauty startup?
Like a Boss.
Name one female-founded unicorn company.
Glossier, Canva, Bumble, etc.
Name 2 Masterclasses on the Playbook app?
Starting a Business / Wafa AlObaidat
Climbing The Corporate Ladder / Amal Al Kooheji
The Investor Mindset / Amal Dokhan
Managing Stakeholder Relations / Deemah AlYahya
etc..
What is the funding gap between male and female entrepreneurs in the MENA region?
Over $40 billion
What is the term used for the spiritual significance of the "Night of Decree" during Ramadan?
Laylat al-Qadr.
What university does Elle Woods attend for law school in the movie Legally Blonde?
Harvard