Get investment-ready!
Discover the platform to learn about funding types, prepare for investor meetings, and pitch like a pro!
COURSE ONE:
TYPES OF FUNDING
COURSE TWO:
MEETING WITH INVESTORS
COURSE ONE:
TYPES OF FUNDING
Raising funds can feel overwhelming, but we’ve got you covered. In this course, you’ll learn:
- Funding sources and their pros & cons
- The best fit for your business
- How to build an investor-ready team
By the end, you’ll know your options and be ready to secure funding!
COURSE TWO:
MEETING WITH INVESTORS
Get investor-ready with insights from successful entrepreneurs. In this course, you’ll learn
- To find the right investors,
- Decode their jargon,
- Perfect your pitch,
- Prepare your financial plan.
Gain the confidence to secure funding and grow your business!
Learn, grow, and lead with FEM-START.
Our courses give female entrepreneurs the skills and network to succeed. Hands-on training, expert insights, and real impact. Women entrepreneurs have raised funding from €50,000 to €1 million via our platform. Stay inspired, stay ahead. Your journey starts here.
FEM-START Growth training
Ben jij een vrouwelijke ondernemer in Amsterdam? Pak je kans!
FEM-START heeft in samenwerking met StartupAmsterdam en Rabobank Amsterdam een gratis financieringstraining ontwikkeld om jouw onderneming naar nieuwe hoogten te tillen.
Ontdek welke financieringsmogelijkheden bij jouw bedrijf passen en leer hoe je een pitch neerzet die investeerders niet kunnen vergeten.
Klaar om te groeien met je bedrijf? Schrijf je vandaag nog in!
MEMBER MIXER
UPCOMING MEMBER MIXER
FEM-START members, join our upcoming mixer!
🕥 17:00-19:00
Upcoming events
Exclusive working session A&O Shearman
Our legal partner, A&O Shearman, is excited to welcome FEM-START's entrepreneurs to an exclusive working session and meet & greet at Apollo House in Amsterdam on Friday, March 28.
Dive into the latest legal insights tailored specifically for your entrepreneurial journey.
Gain valuable knowledge from A&O Shearman's expert legal teams on 3 key topics crucial to your success: Navigating Growth Capital Transactions, Pitching and Networking and Negotiating Dutch Commercial Contracts.
Connect with our team of experienced lawyers and fellow entrepreneurs to build meaningful relationships and expand your network. Enjoy a lunch served during the last 30 minutes of the event, thoughtfully arranged to accommodate guests who wish to eat while being mindful of those observing Ramadan.
We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful and networking-rich event!
Amsterdam Growth Capital Academy
This exciting initiative by A&O Shearman will feature three breakfast sessions, scheduled for April/May or May/June, from 08:00 to 09:30 CET at their offices in Amsterdam. These sessions are designed to provide founders with a comprehensive exploration of a funding round’s most important legal aspects, enhancing their readiness for investor negotiations. Additionally, the sessions are structured to be interactive, offering ample opportunities for participants to share their personal experiences and insights.
We look forward to welcoming you to this insightful and networking-rich event!
Success stories
Carolina Bongers
The FEM-START Rabobank training is a real game-changer! Thanks to this intensive program, we secured funding through the Rabobank Innovation Loan. It provides deep insights into all types of financing and helps make your pitch fully investor-ready. You also get the chance to present to an experienced jury. A must for female entrepreneurs looking to grow and make an impact!
Ayanna Colden
My business was less than a month old when I joined the FEM-START funding and pitch training. I'm so glad I learned about different types of funding early on! I used this knowledge to shape my growth strategy. The FEM-START community even helped me join a trade mission to LA. This program gave me so much more than I expected!
Tosca Soraya Otten
At the FEM-START x Rabobank training, I immediately felt I should have done this sooner. I discovered opportunities I never knew existed. A new world opened, and I gained the confidence to raise funds. I succeeded with a successful crowdfunding campaign of 50K. I’m planning my next financial step with more knowledge and experience in pitch decks.
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Our partners
HER CAPITAL CONNECTION
Our new event for female-led start-ups
This exciting event brings together angel investors and high-potential startups, creating a vibrant learning, networking, and growth space.
Selected startups will pitch their ideas in the “Dare to Dream” Challenge to impress the judges and win up to €125,000 in funding. The event will also include insightful learning sessions and opportunities for investors to connect with the entrepreneurs.
Join us for an afternoon of inspiration, learning, and investment in the future of female-led innovation!
FEM-START JOINS CODE-V!
Code-V is a Dutch initiative that strives to facilitate an ecosystem where female entrepreneurs can utilize their full potential.
Female entrepreneurs in the Netherlands encounter many and different hurdles than their male counterparts. At FEM-START we already aim to close the funding gap between male and female entrepreneurs, and by co-signing Code-V, we’ve made another step in the right direction.
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Join FEM-START now! Find out more about what FEM-START can mean to you. We provide educational courses on funding, nurture a growing community of female entrepreneurs and organise events all year long.
We'll give you the tools, now let's get to work!
FEM-START COURSES
Join the FEM-START courses on everything funding, pitching and preparing to meet investors.
- Types of funding
- Meeting the investors
RESOURCES
Enjoy free FEM-START resources and interviews focused on female entrepreneurship and funding.
- Blog
- Mastermind resources
Welcome to FEM-START Up Awards, powered by Antler! Congratulations on starting your entrepreneurial journey. Sign up for our pre-selection events with TNW, Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship, and High TechXL Eindhoven to have a chance to win an investment of 100.000 euro at our finals in Amsterdam on the 3rd of November, or join us as a visitor. Get ready for an inspiring experience!
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU
FEM-START is the FIRST platform to offer education, mentoring, and a community to bridge the funding gap for female entrepreneurs
Training programs
To support you close the next funding round
Mentors and investors
To help you access capital easier and faster
Community access
To connect with business experts and business owners
Offline events and masterclassess
To learn from our startups and top-notch experts
We guide, educate and support you through your funding process
INTRODUCTION TO FUNDING
Whether you are at the beginning of your journey or raising your first 100k in our free course you can learn more about:
- Types of funding available
What a good pitch looks like - Insights from experienced entrepreneurs
- How to protect your intellectual property
WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN
Are you missing out on funding opportunities? At FEM-START we help you overcome this challenge!
Training
Get access to 20+ lessons that cover from pitching to getting your finances in order and many more. You will learn how to communicate your business value effectively in front of investors.
Mentors & Investors
Tap into the insights of more than 13 business coaches and investors supporting FEM-START fellows to create an even level playing field for female entrepreneurs like you in the startup ecosystem.
Community access
Join 500+ successful female entrepreneurs that have joined FEM-START and be a part of building a sustainable ecosystem for women-led startups around the world.
Offline events and masterclasses
The FEM-START events gather 80+ female entrepreneurs, experts, and advisors every month in the heart of Amsterdam to elevate, network, and inspire each other.
JOIN THE COMMUNITY
Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to feel lonely! Meet us online, on our social media platforms and offline during our events.
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