In brief
HER FUND has released Deliverable D4.2 – Report on the Training Programme for Investors. It documents the design, pilot results, and scale-up plan of a gender-conscious training and mentoring pathway that equips new and emerging business angels to invest inclusively and effectively.
What’s inside the report
- Programme focus: Practical fundamentals of angel/VC investing, gender-lens investing, due diligence, valuation & term sheets, inclusive governance, and VC networking.
- Pilot cohort & feedback: A deliberately small pilot of 15 investors from BCIEs and LCIEs. Hands-on workshops (due diligence; live founder pitch session) scored 5/5; other sessions rated 4–4.5/5, validating short, interactive formats.
- Eligibility & recruitment: Interest captured at the Oslo event (Nov 2024), followed by a Dec 2024 entry questionnaire to tailor content to experience, priorities, and motivations.
- Digital access: Live online delivery with recordings and materials hosted on the HER FUND digital platform for ongoing access and visibility.
- Scale-up strategy: Regional-hub model, at least five webinars (one per region), stronger ecosystem partnerships, and on-demand content to reach broader investor communities.
- Mentoring programme: A structured 3-month track (Oct–Dec 2025) offering up to three 1:1 sessions per mentee, matched from a pool of 20+ experienced mentors across sectors and geographies.
Why it matters
Closing the gender funding gap requires preparing both sides of the table. D4.2 shows how targeted capacity-building and mentoring can shift investor behaviour, embed bias-aware practices, and channel more capital toward women-led ventures especially in less-connected ecosystems.
