​Fundraising for Female Founders: From Basics to Practical Steps

​Fundraising is a fundamental part of building a business. Whether you are launching a tech startup, a fashion brand, or a social impact project — understanding how and from whom to raise capital is essential.

​Fundraising is never simple — and for women founders, the barriers are significantly higher:

​All-female founding teams receive only about 2% of global venture capital funding, and less than 15% of decision-makers in venture capital firms are women, limiting access to networks, pattern recognition, and investor alignment.

​The goal of this session is to help you prepare for the process of seeking and securing investment — by understanding how fundraising actually works, what investors evaluate, and how to position yourself strategically.

​In just 60 minutes, we will cover:

• ​How early-stage funding ecosystems operate

• ​The different sources of capital available to founders

• ​When a startup is ready to raise

• ​How much do your business cost

• ​What investors look for beyond the idea

• ​Practical first steps you can take immediately

​+ You’ll receive ready-to-use pitch deck templates you can adapt for your own project.

​This workshop is especially relevant for:

​🌱 First-time founders exploring startup funding
🚀 Early-stage entrepreneurs validating ideas or building MVPs
💡 Women building businesses in tech, creative, or consumer sectors
🧭 Anyone curious about how capital flows in the startup ecosystem

​Whether you plan to raise soon — or simply want to understand the landscape — this session will give you the mental framework to navigate fundraising with confidence.

​About Affina Space

​​Affina Space is a global ecosystem empowering women to launch and scale startups through AI, education, and community. We combine technology with expert mentorship to dismantle gender inequality. Through new business tools, events and partnerships with leading universities, investment funds and corporations, we help female founders worldwide realize their ideas and achieve financial independence.

​​📅 Date: February 17
⏰ Time: 18:00 CET / 17:00 GMT / 12:00 EST
📍 Format: Online Live + Q&A
💰 Price: FREE (Limited Seats)

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