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Online event alert: How much money do you actually need to raise? And more importantly—why? We’re teaming up with FundHER Collective for a hands-on workshop designed for founders and entrepreneurs who are scaling and want to raise capital strategically. Because when you step into investor meetings, confidence starts with clarity. ?? March 20 | 10 AM EST / 4 PM CET ?? What You’ll Walk Away With: ? A defined / clarified revenue model and sales pipeline ? A clear estimate of operating costs and runway ? Fundraising goals that actually align with your business model ? The key financial metrics investors expect to see Sarah focuses her work primarily on first-time and tech female founders but this session is open to everyone interested whether you're a first-time founder or an experienced entrepreneur. This session is all about building a financial foundation that investors trust and networking with other founders. ?? To sign up for this one, no fancy link. Just DM your name, business and email address so we can add you to the event. About Sarah Anto, MBA, CPA Sarah is the founder of FundHER Collective, a membership community dedicated to supporting founders in navigating fundraising and scaling their businesses. With a track record of helping hundreds of entrepreneurs secure funding and scale smarter, she brings deep expertise in startup growth, investor relations, and financial strategy. #Fundraising #Scaling #Startups #VentureCapital #WomenEntrepreneurs #Growth Eugenia Tessadro Ellen Pekelharing Jo Sarah Virginia Scheele - GINI impact travel ??

2 days ago, the world celebrated International Women’s Day. Events, hashtags trending videos, speeches, panels, marches, media attention, articles, data, hope, frustrations. And today? Business as usual. But for us, Women’s Day is kind of every day. The annual spotlight on gender equality is crucial—it reminds those who don’t think about these issues daily that women’s rights are not a niche concern; they’re everybody’s problem. But systemic issues don’t get solved in a day, or by the people most affected by them alone. Change requires allies, real commitment, and action beyond performative gestures. That’s why we want to deepen our collaboration with allies across industries and geographies. We’re in the early stages of creating a foundation to complement The Next Women’s work with female entrepreneurs. The foundation will be an independent force, giving us a stronger voice to advocate for women’s rights on a broader scale. But while we lay the groundwork for this next chapter, there are urgent issues that cannot wait. One of those issues is the situation in Afghanistan. Since the return of the Taliban, women and girls in Afghanistan have lost every basic human right—education, work, freedom of movement, art, their voices. They are being erased. Yet in the face of extreme oppression, Afghan women continue to fight, organize, and teach. Through our network, we recently connected with a group of women running a school for girls in Afghanistan. Their work is courageous, and it’s also dangerous. Publicizing their efforts comes with real risks, which is why details must remain limited. But one thing is clear: they need funding to continue their mission. So we decided not to wait for the foundation to be fully established. We launched a fundraising during our most recent event and we are officially launching the campaign now, with a goal of raising €10,000 to support this school. We’re asking for donations—not because it’s easy, but because it’s necessary. If each of our 20,000+ community members contributes just €10, we’ll hit our goal in no time. This is a new kind of content for The Next Women, but it’s also a natural extension of what we stand for. Women entrepreneurs are women first—human beings who deserve safety, dignity, and the right to shape their own futures. If you believe in that, join us. Donate, share, and let’s prove that solidarity isn’t just a one-day affair. Link in comments: Let’s do this together. Thank you. #TheNextWomen #WomenForWomen #Afghanistan #TakeAction

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We launched a speed-dating business expansion test—and filled it in hours. This year we’re going to test practical, effective, and worth-your-time activities that can move your business. And we are starting with international expansion support. Here is how it works: A speed-dating session with an expert—short, sharp, and packed with real strategies for business expansion. We start with France, partnering with émilie Samson, a business development expert we personally know to be brilliant. We didn’t even announce it publicly. We quietly shared it with our newsletter subscribers first, and it filled up instantly. Why this way? ?? Because your network beats endless planning. Having a roadmap is great, but real conversations with real experts make the difference between guessing and growing. ?? Because expansion isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every founder has different challenges—so we bring in the right people to answer your questions. ?? So here’s your next move: If you’re not already on our newsletter, sign up now—because that’s where we’re rolling out new experiments, real access, and exclusive offers first. (link in the comments) And a HUGE thank you to émilie Samson for sharing her expertise and time. We’ll be watching how this plays out—and we might just do more. Know anyone with a market or industry expertise? Link us up! Tag them in the comments. ???

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?? Freedom Through Finance: Empowering Women Together ??? Last night, Claire had the pleasure of attending the official relaunch of The Next Women, now under the inspiring leadership of Dorothy Seguy. It was an evening filled with powerful conversations, shared ambitions, and a renewed commitment to advancing financial independence for women. The Next Women has always been a champion for female entrepreneurs, and with this new chapter, the mission is clearer than ever: more women at the decision-making table, more financial empowerment and more access to funding. Because when women thrive financially, they create ripples of impact far beyond themselves. We heard from Farshida Zafar, who spoke candidly about the realities of being a woman in entrepreneurship, and Devika Partiman from Stem op een Vrouw, who reminded us why representation in leadership is non-negotiable. And of course, no celebration is complete without great drinks — thanks to Van Sha Spirits (Sharan Bal) and ALMA Limoncello (Marie-Christien van Wensen) for keeping the glasses full! ?? At Joanna Invests, we deeply believe in the power of financial education and access, which is why we’re so excited about what’s ahead. We’re looking forward to partnering with The Next Women to continue empowering female founders — stay tuned for more! #TheNextWomen #WomenInBusiness #FinancialFreedom #WomenInvesting #Entrepreneurship #FundingWomen #girlsjustwannahavefunds #investinwomen

Are you tired of your feed being filled with Elon, Zuck, Don, and their buds? Well, we are. So, instead, why don't you join us to meet Anna, Farshida, and Devika? They sound so much nicer and they are also simpler way more amazing. But here is more: Farshida Zafar?is Director of Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, and founder of amongst other entities ErasmusX, Erasmus University Rotterdam. She has co-designed, developed and implemented both educational programs as well as new technical applications and platforms for educational purposes. She has won several prizes for her work in the field of education innovation and is a frequent speaker nationally and internationally. Anna C Mallon ???is an investor, serial entrepreneur and ecosystem builder with a mission to connect capital with diverse, mission-driven founders and investment opportunities. Through 20+ years across Singapore, Amsterdam, and beyond, she has helped launch?330+ startups?and facilitated?$500M+ in funding,?and worked with industry leaders like?AWS, Meta, Apple, Google, and Hewlett Packard. Devika Partiman is a trailblazing advocate for gender equality and the founder of @Stem op een Vrouw (Vote for a Woman)—an initiative that is transforming Dutch politics by encouraging people to vote strategically to increase female representation in government. Devika has been honored with the ECHO Award and was listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe for her significant contributions to diversity and inclusion. And these are only 3 of the amazing women who will be present at our relaunch next week. We are really proud and excited. Come for inspiration, networking, great food and most of all, come to build your community amongst women entrepreneurs. We can't wait. To join use this link, a special rate applies: https://lnkd.in/enunJcHA Tosca Soraya Otten Laurie Lancee Onica van Heusden - Bergraaf Maryama W. Marong Seif K. Sabine Schoorl MBA ????? Kimberly Ofori Tessa de Flines

????????Calling All Former Members: Let’s Reconnect. A personal message from Dorothy Seguy. Happy Monday, everyone! I hope this week brings some sunshine—if it’s visible where you are. Today, I have an important and long-overdue shout-out to make. This one goes to all the old members of our community—particularly, those who once purchased a membership and supported us, even during a time when the network went quiet. To all of you: we see you, we value you, and we’re committed to making this right. As someone who deeply values customer experience and delivering true value for money, I want to acknowledge that some of you may feel like you never got to fully benefit from your membership. If that’s you, I’d love to reconnect and have a conversation. We’re working hard to rebuild and grow this community, and your voice and presence mean so much. If you were part of our network in the past, here’s what I’d love for you to do: ? Reach out directly to me so we can reconnect. Send me a DM or an email. ? Let’s discuss how we can make things right and offer something meaningful to bring you back into the fold. We don’t have an easy way to track down everyone, so I’m asking you to reach out to me. If this resonates with you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. This community is back and growing, and we’d love for you to continue your journey with us. Let’s move forward—together. #Community #Networking #Entrepreneurship Laurie Lancee Lieke van der Veen - Danenberg

In less than a month, we will be gathering in Limburg with Borski Fund for a day of growth. It's a fantastic opportunity to network with the right people and learn core growth skills. 2 rules: you need to be women-based business and be based in Limburg. Register directly via the link below and we will repost in the comments. We look forward to seeing on February 19th in limburg. Because entreprepreneurship does not always grow in Amsterdam! ?? Borski Fund Simone Brummelhuis Reinoud Pleij Daphne Postma Maryama W. Marong Marloes van Gasteren

?? Calling All Women Entrepreneurs looking for big(ger) clients! ?? We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership with WEConnect International - a global non-profit that connects women-owned businesses with corporate buyers like Citi, Danone, Deloitte, L'Oréal, Unilever, and many more. Here’s the big news: ?? On May 28th - 10:30AM, we’re organizing a virtual matchmaking event to connect YOU – our incredible women entrepreneurs – with large corporate buyers. This is your chance to showcase your business directly to major decision-makers. ?? Are you in? Here’s how you qualify: ?? Your business is at least 51% women-owned. ?? You have the capacity to service large companies (think marketing, HR, tech, branding, and beyond!). ?? All types of services are welcome. Interested? It’s simple: ?? Register your interest today here: https://lu.ma/xzs8wb3m Jerome F. Maryama W. Onica van Heusden - Bergraaf Marloes van Gasteren Pearl Vyas, MD, MBA