Lynda Clarizio is Co-Founder and General Partner of The 98. She is recognized as one of the most influential and visionary leaders in digital media, data and technology.
The 98 is an early-stage venture capital firm focused on funding technology businesses led by women. It aims to provide founders with capital, operating expertise, and network resources.
Askpolly, the market research startup operated by Advanced Symbolics Inc., closes a $3 million seed round led by Differential Ventures, with participation from The 98 and Forum Ventures. Its platform analyzes current social media conversations, filters out bots, influencers and paid content, and produces audience research in minutes, with follow-up questions for deeper analysis. The company says more than 200 organizations use the service and plans to invest the funding in product development and U.S. go-to-market efforts.
Sep 2026 · SiliconAngleNews article
The 98
Operating Status: Operating
Women-led tech fund, The 98, invests in early-stage, tech-enabled businesses.