Raising Hell (and Capital)
🔥 Raising Hell (and Capital)
The Raw Reality of Fundraising as a Woman Founder
Panel + Founder Think Tank
💥 About the Event
Let's get real about the state of startup funding in Victoria. But more specifically, for female founders.
According to Cut through Venture, less than 0.5% of total funding went to female-only founding teams. Only 11 deals involved a woman founder at all. Strip out Airwallex, and just $29M flowed to mixed-gender teams
This post is for the underfunded, the overlooked, the underestimated. AND the Allies!
This is not your polished LinkedIn panel — it’s a closed-door download from women who’ve sat across from VCs, navigated bias, negotiated power plays, and still walked out with their vision intact (or learned the hard way).
You’ve seen the funding announcements.
Now hear the stories they didn’t tell.
Welcome to Raising Hell (and Capital) — a panel and think tank where no topic is off-limits, and no founder is alone.
🧠 What to Expect:
Real stories of term sheet drama, investor red flags, and unexpected wins
Which investors/VCs are walking the walk and who is not. (not just talking about it).
Tactical advice on staying in control of your raise (and your voice)
Breakout think tank with curated prompts and resource swaps
Live Q&A from women who have raised & are currently raising in Australia & other markets.
👀 Who It’s For:
Women & non-binary founders raising, planning to raise, or recovering from a raise
Early-stage operators & builders curious about what’s ahead
Allies, investors & ecosystem builders who want to listen and learn.
🗓️ [Date & Time]
📍 [Location or venue]
🎟️ Free with RSVP | Limited spots | Invite-only