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Her Capital Connection
This exciting event brings together female angel investors and high-potential startups, creating a vibrant learning, networking, and growth space.
Selected startups with female founders will pitch their ideas in the “Dare to Dream” Challenge to win an investment of up to €125,000. It’s more than just a competition – this event will also include insightful learning sessions and opportunities for investors to connect with entrepreneurs.
Join us for an afternoon of inspiration, learning, and investment in the future of female-led innovation!
Event Program
Host
Marian Spier, co-founder of FEM-START, will host Her Capital Connection, which is dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs and fostering innovation. As a prominent voice in empowering women in business, Marian brings her expertise and vision to this collaborative initiative. Don’t miss this opportunity to join her in shaping the future of female-led innovation!
Inspirational keynote speakers
We will kick off the event with the founder and managing partner of NP-Hard Ventures, Anke Huiskes, who will interview Barbara Barend, founder of Hera United. In their interview they will share their insights into the funding gap and their vision for the future of investing and entrepreneurship.
Workshops
Tax strategies
Angel investing
Term sheets
Mastering cap tables
“Dare to Dream” Challenge
In a twist to the classic Dragons’ Den, the “Dare to Dream” Challenge will see promising female-led startups pitch their innovative ideas, and in turn, the angel investors will pitch themselves to the startups. This is an opportunity to gain valuable feedback, enhance visibility, and compete for an investment of up to €125,000.
Networking opportunities
Entrepreneurs, investors, and other ecosystem supporters will have the chance to meet and explore opportunities, get inspiration, learn from each other, and make new valuable connections. Connect with like-minded others and make new connections with professionals at Her Capital Connection.
General information
Date: Friday January 24th 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: KPMG Meijburg & Co, Laan van Langerhuize 9, Amstelveen
Collaborators: FEM-START, The Angel Initiative, Female Ventures and Rockstart
Powered by: KPMG Meijburg & Co
Tickets are only €25. Are you a FEM-START member? Your ticket is free of charge.
Startup information
Criteria for Startups:
- Female co-founder (no single founders)
- Based in the Netherlands
- Registered at the Chamber of Commerce (Kamer van Koophandel)
- Sustainable Impact: Ideas with a positive, lasting impact on the target group.
- Scalability: Businesses with potential for significant growth.
- Financial Model: Clear, viable financial plans.
- Marketing Strategy: Effective approaches to transition from startup to scale-up.
- Proven Traction: Demonstrable success.
Winner Prize Package
The winning startups will receive a comprehensive prize designed to boost their entrepreneurial journey:
- You can win up to €125,000 as each angel investor will invest €25,000 in a start-up of their choice.
- One-on-One Financial Coaching from industry experts
- Networking Opportunities with leading investors
- One-year membership of FEM-START
- One-year free access to Female Ventures events