I am confused by this article. They were able to raise 6.5 million initially, which is not insignificant. But when they weren't able to raise more money anecdot

I am confused by this article. They were able to raise 6.5 million initially, which is not insignificant. But when they weren't able to raise more money anecdotes about sexism are mentioned? I don't doubt for a minute that there is rampant sexism in the Valley but they were able to raise money just not a second round. This is not uncommon.