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title: When It Comes to Diversity in Tech, Silicon Valley Isn't Leading — digitalundivided
description: “A new report shows black women founders raise less money than even failed Silicon Valley startups. An emphasis on assimilation rather than inclusion is one culprit. If black women are going to achieve parity as founders of VC-backed companies, they'd better not wait for it to happen in Silicon Vall
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# [When It Comes to Diversity in Tech, Silicon Valley Isn't Leading — digitalundivided](https://digitalundivided.com/press/press-collection/when-it-comes-to-diversity-in-tech-silicon-valley-isnt-leading-1)

 Written by [digitalundivided](https://digitalundivided.com/press/author/digitalundivided) | Feb 11, 2016 5:00:00 AM

# When It Comes to Diversity in Tech, Silicon Valley Isn't Leading

*“A new report shows black women founders raise less money than even failed Silicon Valley startups. An emphasis on assimilation rather than inclusion is one culprit. If black women are going to achieve parity as founders of VC-backed companies, they'd better not wait for it to happen in Silicon Valley first.” *[**Read more at inc.com**](https://www.inc.com/tess-townsend/black-women-founders-struggle-fundraising.html)

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