Female Founders Rise

💥 BIG NEWS: Make Her Mark launches today! 💥 This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #AccelerateAction, so we’re doing exactly that. Instead of just talking about change, we’re making it happen with an initiative designed to propel a women-led business forward. ✨ What is Make Her Mark? Make Her Mark is a BADBERRIES initiative that will give one women-led business a complete branding package, on us. That means: ✅ A full brand identity, from strategy to design ✅ A strong visual system that stands out ✅ Motion design that brings the brand to life ✅ Clear guidelines to keep everything cohesive 🖤 Why are we doing this? Only 2% of investment goes to female entrepreneurs. That’s a real barrier for growth. We know branding can be a game-changer in attracting investors, customers and opportunities. So we’re using our expertise to give one founder the tools they need to move forward with confidence. 💬 How to apply? Applications are open until Thursday 4th April. If you’re a women-led business looking for branding that makes an impact, head to our website for all the details and criteria: https://lnkd.in/dnXyfQ8v Know a female founder who should apply? Tag them below! 👇 Let’s spread the word and help a brilliant business make her mark. #MakeHerMark #IWD25 #MotionThinking

We're gathering vital data on the barriers to female entrepreneurship for impactful research and Parliamentary action. Be part of the change alongside 145 + other founders. Your anonymous feedback is crucial. Complete the survey by Monday 10th >> https://lnkd.in/dRiwCN7W Together, we'll raise awareness of the challenges and advocate for equality. Findings will be shared publicly. Repost to spread the word ♻️ And tag a female entrepreneur who might like to share their voice below PS Open to all. Committee info: https://lnkd.in/dysG-q3r

Looking to raise investment for your startup? The Female Founders Raise Accelerator is an 8-week virtual program designed to get you funding-ready—and fast. 💡 Why Apply? ✅ Learn exactly how to fundraise, where to find investors & how to close deals ✅ Gain direct insights from VCs, angel investors, exited entrepreneurs, procurement professionals, and fundraising experts ✅ Join a powerful community of female founders & peer support ✅ Get hands-on with pitch decks, investor outreach & real-time feedback With an NPS score of 80 (world-class!), this accelerator provides £2,000 worth of value—fully funded (no equity taken, only a small platform fee). Limited spots available! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dntyu2aA #acceleratorprogramme #fundraising #entrepreneurship #femalefounders

Who cares about female founders? Does it *really* matter who starts a startup? Yes it does. (please forgive the hideous clickbait headline but this is important and below are ways you can get involved.) My thesis: More women in charge, with more money and power = world instantly better. In my industry we need to redress the balance. (+ create new funding models beyond VC.) I see so few women in my pipeline I have to do something about it. It’s not even a choice. I. Just. Must. - Roughly 20% of UK limited companies are started by women, the vast majority being lifestyle businesses. - In VC the numbers are worse, just over 10% are in senior investment positions i.e. holding the cheque book. - The UK has around 5000 female Angels which is just over 14%. Why are these numbers important? Women can build, execute and invest, often better than men, but they’re not there. NB Please don’t believe or perpetuate the 2% 'headline' without context, however the *real* backstory to that figure *is* meaningful - they’re just not in the system. Something we can change and here’s how... I met Emmie Faust from Female Founders Rise a few years ago and have been a fan ever since. Their purpose is to enable financial freedom for women through entrepreneurship. Boom. I was sold. In. LFG. -> Who do you know starting up? Get them to sign up at femalefoundersrise dot com -> Who do you know fundraising - Join the virtual accelerator, see above or click link in Comments. -> Who do you know that would become a Partner and financially support women in the community. FFR is a BCorp NFP with *all* proceeds supporting women - Current Partners include Google, HSBC, us and various SME’s and Corps. Partner packs from £1000-5000 per month. We need more women in the system. Building, investing, supporting, doing, hero’ing, sharing, coaching… creating circularity and balance. It’ll take a generation but so what. It matters. 

Massive news - Amelia Sordell 🔥 , author and mega LinkedIn star is collaborating with us on a very special event for female founders. >> Personal Branding Playbook Live << An intimate event for 55 women at one of our fave venues, the female-founded, Curve Club An evening with Emmie and Amelia Sordell 🔥, Workshop and Q&A, Networking over drinks and nibbles. Everyone gets a signed copy of Amelia's brilliant book. This will sell out fast >> https://lu.ma/fdth12fi Amelia is a best-selling author,  Personal Brand Strategist, Entrepreneur, and the Founder of Personal Branding Agency, Klowt. See you there Aarti Jelena Megan Sophie Amanda FitzGerald PR and many more. PS massive thanks to Erin Wolfe for facilitating the collaboration! Let us know in the comments if you are coming 👇

On Friday we are talking all things angel investment We'll be joined by Roxane Sanguinetti, one of the co-founders of Alma Angels, an angel collective committed to investing in more women-led businesses. We had many questions last week about how angel collectives work, so we invited Roxane to join us and share insights and tips (with Emmie and Mae) Come and join us, get your questions answered. We are here every week If you are a female founder on your raising journey find out more and get support here > https://lnkd.in/e93xiAtf Next week we will be joined by Gillian Ridley Whittle co-founder of Peachaus who will be sharing her journey to get angel investment. See you on Friday Natasha Page and Gaynor O'Flynn Lisa C. Rachel Drapper Jennie Drimmer and many more 👋 Always great to have a few questions to start with so do share below if you have any 👇

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