Strengthening European Collaboration: FEM-START x MEWEM
Two weeks ago, FEM-START welcomed MEWEM, a company dedicated to supporting women in the music industry, to Amsterdam. This visit was an opportunity to exchange ideas, share expertise, and explore future collaborations—emphasizing the importance of working together across Europe to create lasting impact. Day 1: Inspiration & InsightsThe program started at Equals, where two inspiring […]
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs at the SME Networking Event
On the 11th of March, the SME Networking Event hosted by MKB Metropool Amsterdam took place at the Corendon hotel in Badhoevedorp—an inspiring gathering where female entrepreneurs had the opportunity to present their businesses and connect with like-minded professionals. The event was opened by José Schmidt, SME advisor at Rabobank, who emphasized the importance of […]
Women’s History Month – The Funding Gap for Female Entrepeneurs
March marks Women’s History Month—a time to reflect on the barriers women have faced in gaining financial independence and funding their ideas. For decades, women were financially dependent. In the 1950s, they could barely make purchases without permission—except for groceries (Historiek, 2024). In the Netherlands, it wasn’t until 1956 that married women were legally allowed […]
Why female entrepreneurs deserve more funding – and how the economy benefits
SIGN UP TODAY! FEM-START, in partnership with StartupAmsterdam and Rabobank Amsterdam, is offering a free training program (in Dutch) designed to help female entrepreneurs secure funding and scale their businesses. If you’re ready to break through financial barriers and grow your venture, take a look at the programm: https://fem-start.com/startupamsterdam/ Female entrepreneurs are a driving force […]
