Ryan Hibbison

Rogue Women's Fund uses part of its management fee to fund support programs for female founders, including providing a personal leadership coach, financial coach and a family stipend, says managing partner Caroline Lewis.

With backing from pro athletes, Proteus Motion has secured an $8.5m Series A, joining nine other fitness-related start-ups that raised capital in Q2.

The woman-led firm, which raised about $24m for its debut vehicle, is targeting up to $150m for its sequel fund, its founder tells Venture Capital Journal exclusively.