The Bottom Line - September 2024
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Providing female founders with knowledge, tools & education to help them get funded
The funding news that seems to have the whole media buzzing right now is the fact that Flo, a Femtech company founded by a man, has now reached unicorn status.
It has instigated a lot of interesting discussions, around FemTech and funding, that just shows how important it is to have women on both sides of the table, and how sensitive and relevant the topic of female funding still is.
And it is what continues to make us tick: showing women the money! ?
Read on for more funding news and business opportunities from around the world!
Cheers,
Nicole
Fiverr and Virgin Startup are challenging female founders to show them how business-building is done with the Female Founders Competition. This competition offers promising women entrepreneurs access to resources and guidance to see their visions through. Enter now for your chance to win?￡15,000?to spend on Fiverr! Application Deadline: 16 September 2024 ?
Stella’s annual Women’s Venture Summit is an unmatched event that builds bridges between female founders and investors (including aspiring investors!).
Now in its 11th year, the goals of the conference are to boost female founders’ access to capital and to grow the number of female and male investors who invest in female-led startups.
Women’s Venture Summit is one effort that has helped Stella facilitate $200+ million in fundraising dollars for women-led companies!
Event date: 25-27 September 2024
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Are you a visionary female founder ready to take your company to new heights? The Athena Festival in Leeds, UK, is designed to equip you with the tools, insights, and networks to scale your business effectively. A transformative event dedicated to empowering female founders, this festival is your gateway to unparalleled growth, invaluable connections, and groundbreaking opportunities. Event date: 15 October 2024
JUMPSTARTER for One Earth Global Pitch Competition seeks tech-driven startups and scaleups committed to driving global positive change and sustainable development. They are looking for ventures leveraging AI to boost productivity and innovate across diverse sectors. These companies must demonstrate a measurable, long-term positive impact on their industry and communities, aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Application Deadline: 8 December 2024
E-commerce platform Powder Beauty , founded by Ayat Toufeeq , Amina Grimen , and Marriam Mossalli , has successfully closed its pre-Series A funding round.?READ MORE>
Clearly , founded by "gearhead" Danielle Walsh , has raised $4.3M in seed funding to help fleet operators be more financially and energy efficient. READ MORE>
Women's hair care startup Naturaz Hair , founded by Mumbi Dunjwa , pulls in $1M in funding. READ MORE>
NCR is here to make you Money Smart, Commercially Confident and Funding Savvy!