HER FUND training programs!

Empowering women entrepreneurs and investors

Are you a woman entrepreneur looking to build and grow your startup, or an investor eager to champion diverse and gender-conscious investment practices? Join the HER FUND Training Programs to gain the essential skills and insights to thrive in today’s innovative ecosystems.

For startups:

The HER FUND Training for Startups is structured to equip female founders with the crucial skills needed to succeed in tech and innovation-driven sectors. This program will focus on building both soft skills and financial know-how across five key modules. It targets approximately 10 early-stage women-led startups from diverse European ecosystems, with interactive online sessions and direct Q&A with industry experts.

Here is a list of the different modules available for startups:

1. Soft skill training
2. Building mental resilience: mindset, tips and tricks
3. Pitch design & training
4. Understanding funding possibilities for growing startups
5. Mastering finance essentials

For investors:

The HER FUND Training for Investors is designed to equip business angels and venture capitalists with the tools to support women-led startups and foster gender-conscious investment practices. This program is structured across two main modules: Business Angel Training and Venture Capital Support & Networking.
The investor program caters to newcomers, including those who are yet to make their first investment.

Here is a list of the different modules available for investors:

1. Understanding the Roles of BAs Motivating Investments in Female Founders
2. Pitch Deck Mastery: Sourcing, Screening and Presenting with a Gender Lens
3. Mastering Due diligence
4. Valuation and Term Sheet Negotiation: A Real-Life Workshop for Gender-Conscious Business Angels
5. Building Inclusive Governance: Balancing Growth, Investor Influence, and Empowering Female Founders
6. Building relationship with VC: Connecting VCs with Female Founders for Networking and Investment Opportunities

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We reserve the right to select participants for the training programs at our discretion
in the event of receiving more applications than anticipated

Timeline and application details

​November–December 2024: Recruitment of participants

​January 2025: Programme kick-off, initiating structured training sessions

​February 2025: Completion of pilot phase and collection of participant feedback.

​Spots are limited to ensure a personalised experience for all participants.

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For more information or if you have any questions, please contact us at contact@herfund-project.eu.