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TLDR:
- Firms facing financial woes and layoffs due to litigation targeting DEI-based grants
- Conservative groups suing grant programs for being racially discriminatory
Firms are experiencing financial difficulties and conducting layoffs as a result of litigation targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) based grants. Fearless Fund CEO Arian Simone shared her struggles with scaling back operations and grant programs after facing lawsuits from conservative groups. The Fearless Fund had to reduce its team and saw several partners backing out due to litigation. The litigation against the grant programs claimed racial discrimination and violations of the Civil Rights Act. This led to significant financial losses and impacted the firm’s ability to raise investments. The lawsuit also affected other venture capital firms, like Hello Alice, leading to layoffs of their workforce. The litigation has taken a toll on these organizations, causing financial setbacks and operational challenges.
