The potential or reality of maternity leave can impact fundraising success due to prevailing gender roles and expectations. Investors may unfairly assume that female entrepreneurs will be less committed or available, especially in the demanding early stages of a startup. This bias significantly affects women's ability to secure investment compared to their male counterparts.
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