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<p>Venture capitalists provide the funding required to launch innovative new projects where there is a substantial amount of risk of success. These projects might be new ideas, or they might be an expansion of an existing business. The hope for the venture capitalist is that the ideas or products are hugely successful and generate a substantial return on their investment in a relatively short time period.</p>
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<p>Tremendous advances have been made toward marriage equality in many countries around the world.  Regrettably, there also remain many countries where legislation is lacking on the issue. According to the HRC, there are currently 29 countries where same-sex marriage is legal: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Uruguay. The first country to recognize same-sex marriages was The Netherlands in 2001, followed by Belgium (2003) and Canada (2005).  Taiwan made history in 2019, becoming the first government in Asia to welcome legislation on marriage equality.</p>
  
<p>The world of venture capital is not commonly perceived as inclusive and diverse. Much of the activity by LGBTQ venture capitalists is affinity based investment where they put money into companies whose values they support and are led by people with whom they have a sense of community and connection.</p>
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<p>Marriage equality has come about through three processes:  legislation enacted by political bodies; through public referendum following civic action; and by court decisions that have mandated equality through adherence to a country's constitution.  In contrast, in many countries constitutional measures have been adopted to prevent same-sex marriages from being sanctioned, or laws have been enacted which refuse to recognize such marriages performed elsewhere.</p>
  
<p>For LGBTQ entrepreneurs, being out themselves challenges right from the beginning. Research shows that they face greater obstacles than their straight counterparts by adversely affecting their ability to line up suppliers, customers, hire employees, and so on. Thus, it is more challenging for them to get funding for their ventures. However, being out conveys a certain honesty and integrity being applied to the venture that is appreciated by funders. It also means that location of the venture is important to success for an LGBTQ entrepreneur, and more LGBTQ ventures are founded in supportive areas such as Boston, California, New York, or Washington.</p>
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<p>Gay marriage is hotly contested by religious groups and intolerant political and social organizations. A 2016 global survey found that one in three adults believe that people of the same sex should be allowed to marry.</p>
  
<p>For an LGBTQ entrepreneur, having a relationship with an LGBTQ venture capitalist or startup advisor can make a big difference in the process of starting up their business. Because of the high degree of risk in the success of the venture, trust is an important ingredient to the relationship between the entrepreneur and the funder. A trusting relationship can translate into success for the venture itself. The relationship between the two parties is very close.</p>
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<p>For those living in countries where same-sex marriage is legal, knowing about those LGBTQ individuals who advanced the issue of marriage equality is important. Today's progress has been built by the commitment and hard work of those who came before us, and it behooves the community to celebrate the work of those individuals. For those living in countries where it remains illegal, the march forward continues by many of the individuals identified below.</p>
  
<p>Having a pool of LGBTQ venture capitalists and startup advisors available to the LGBTQ community can translate into more startup activity by the LGBTQ community. In their absence, a young LGBTQ person might forego their innovative startup idea for a more secure job at a company that accepts, or even celebrates, their identity.</p>
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<p>This list contains lawyers, politicians, activists, and public leaders.  Most are in influential positions related to the political system or NGOs working to advance the LGBTQ equality cause. Some are celebrities who are using their public visibility for the purpose.</p>
  
<p>Startup communities offer opportunities for collaboration that lead to a greater potential for success. A strong network of venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, advisors and advocates helps. They can also help develop products and services that are tailored for the LGBTQ community itself, such as travel, app development, health and beauty products, and so on.</p>
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<p>We have identified prominent LGBTQ advocates for marriage equality from Argentia, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, France, Great Britain, Guyana, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, the United States, and Venzuela.   To read more and see the complete list, click '''[[Marriage Equality Advocates in the LGBTQ Community|HERE]]'''</p>
 
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<p>Embarking on an entrepreneurial venture is easier with accommodating partners and role models who act as inspiration. Though the community is small, they play an important role.</p>
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<p>We have identified prominent venture capitalists and startup advisors who identify as LGBTQ from Canada, France, Germany, Great Britain, and The United States.   To read more and see the complete list, click '''[[LGBTQ Venture Capitalists and Startup Advisors|HERE]]'''</p>
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Revision as of 13:56, 10 August 2020

DID YOU KNOW?

Marriage Equality Advocates in the LGBTQ Community

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Tremendous advances have been made toward marriage equality in many countries around the world. Regrettably, there also remain many countries where legislation is lacking on the issue. According to the HRC, there are currently 29 countries where same-sex marriage is legal: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Uruguay. The first country to recognize same-sex marriages was The Netherlands in 2001, followed by Belgium (2003) and Canada (2005). Taiwan made history in 2019, becoming the first government in Asia to welcome legislation on marriage equality.

Marriage equality has come about through three processes: legislation enacted by political bodies; through public referendum following civic action; and by court decisions that have mandated equality through adherence to a country's constitution. In contrast, in many countries constitutional measures have been adopted to prevent same-sex marriages from being sanctioned, or laws have been enacted which refuse to recognize such marriages performed elsewhere.

Gay marriage is hotly contested by religious groups and intolerant political and social organizations. A 2016 global survey found that one in three adults believe that people of the same sex should be allowed to marry.

For those living in countries where same-sex marriage is legal, knowing about those LGBTQ individuals who advanced the issue of marriage equality is important. Today's progress has been built by the commitment and hard work of those who came before us, and it behooves the community to celebrate the work of those individuals. For those living in countries where it remains illegal, the march forward continues by many of the individuals identified below.

This list contains lawyers, politicians, activists, and public leaders. Most are in influential positions related to the political system or NGOs working to advance the LGBTQ equality cause. Some are celebrities who are using their public visibility for the purpose.

We have identified prominent LGBTQ advocates for marriage equality from Argentia, Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Costa Rica, France, Great Britain, Guyana, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, the United States, and Venzuela.  To read more and see the complete list, click HERE

Directory of past 'Did You Know?' Articles See Here


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