Fundraising Accelerator
A 6-month programme for founders preparing to raise investment. Includes an 8-week intensive, weekly virtual sessions, pitch practice and four months of ongoing support.
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The UK community helping women fund, grow and scale their businesses
Join 11,000+ women and non-binary entrepreneurs accessing funding support, expert-led events, practical programmes, peer connections and business opportunities across the UK.
11,000+ founders, £1bn in annual turnover represented.
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11,000+ in the community
Turnover
£1bn represented annually
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Insights from 2,225 founders
Economic reach
2m+ people reached
About Female Founders Rise
Female Founders Rise is a UK community helping women and non-binary entrepreneurs build stronger, more profitable businesses.
Founded by Emmie Faust in 2022, FFR supports founders through outcome-led programmes, expert-led events, fundraising support, peer connections and practical resources.
Programmes include the Fundraising Accelerator, B2B Chapter, Personal Branding Challenge and free Summer School, alongside UK-wide events, masterclasses and a weekly newsletter.
Founders and investor panel at a B2C Fundraising Meetup in London
Why founders choose Female Founders Rise
FFR is designed for women who want practical support and connection. Our community combines peer connection, commercial opportunities, funding readiness and visibility support in one place.
Community-first support
Join a UK-wide network of 11,000+ women and non-binary founders sharing advice, opportunities and practical support.
Outcome-led programmes
Access structured support through the Fundraising Accelerator, B2B Chapter, Personal Branding Challenge and Summer School.
Funding readiness without giving up equity
Get investment support, pitch practice and fundraising support built around what founders actually need.
Research-backed advocacy
FFR publishes original research into female entrepreneurship, including The Rise Report.
Built for founders across stages
From first idea to first raise, FFR supports founders building profitable, resilient businesses.
Programmes designed to help founders grow
Practical, outcome-led programmes for founders who want to raise investment, win more opportunities, build visibility and grow with the support of a trusted community.
B2B Chapter
A membership community for B2B founders who want stronger business connections, referrals, content visibility and peer support.
Explore the B2B ChapterPersonal Branding Challenge
A 30-day challenge helping founders grow their visibility on LinkedIn, strengthen their personal brand and attract new opportunities.
Explore the Personal Branding ChallengeReal outcomes from the FFR community
Founders join FFR to build confidence, find opportunities, access support and grow stronger businesses. Here is what that looks like in practice.
Secured £420k of the round
“Through FFR, I grew Persi’s brand awareness, secured £420k of my round, and built valuable partnerships for our route to market.”
Won a new client through the FFR network
“Through FFR, I connected with a brand I had been trying to reach for a year, and it turned into a paying client.”
Found active support from hundreds of founders
“I have never experienced a community this generous with its time, advice and introductions.”
Backed by partners, featured in the press
Female Founders Rise has partnered with brands including British Business Bank, Founder Catalyst and Shoosmiths. Our work has been featured in Forbes, Sifted, The Times, London Live, SXSW and London Tech Week.
Mission and impact
Mission and impact
Women-led businesses remain underrepresented in the UK economy. Only 15% of UK businesses are owned or led by women, despite research showing that up to £310bn of new value could be added to the economy.
Female Founders Rise exists to help close that gap by giving founders access to community, capital readiness, practical education, visibility and commercial opportunities.
£310bn
Potential value for the UK economy
15%
UK businesses owned or led by women
2m+
People reached through national awareness campaign
800+
Founders completed the Personal Branding Challenge
Events that connect founders, investors and experts
FFR runs in-person and online events across the UK, bringing founders together for expert workshops, networking, fundraising support and practical business support.
Summit Series
Full-day events in cities including London, Cardiff and Manchester, featuring founder networking, expert workshops and reverse pitching, where investors pitch to founders.
Community meetups
In-person gatherings that help founders build trusted relationships, share advice and access new opportunities.
Masterclasses
Online and in-person sessions led by experts across funding, marketing, AI, sales, visibility and business growth.
The FFR pillars
Our work is built around four pillars that help more women start, fund, grow and lead successful businesses.
Get more women funded
We support founders raising investment through accelerators, expert-led sessions, fundraising support, pitch practice and founder-first fundraising education.
Build stronger businesses
We provide masterclasses, peer advice, resources and practical programmes that help founders grow with confidence.
Raise awareness of female entrepreneurship
We amplify women-led businesses through visibility campaigns, personal branding support and media coverage.
Create meaningful founder connections
We bring founders together online and in person through events, local chapters, curated introductions and trusted peer groups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Female Founders Rise.
Female Founders Rise is free to join. Some programmes, events and specialist support offers may have separate pricing, but joining the wider community gives women entrepreneurs and founders access to resources, updates and opportunities.
Female Founders Rise is for women and non-binary business owners in the UK. We're a trans-inclusive community. Whether you are just starting, growing your first business, raising investment or scaling a team, the community is designed to support you. We welcome members at all stages from idea to exit, though most of our support is focused on getting members to their next meaningful milestone up to £1M annual revenue.
Female Founders Rise offers funding support, expert-led masterclasses, in-person events, peer connections, founder resources, B2B networking, personal branding support and programmes designed to help women entrepreneurs grow sustainable businesses.
You can join Female Founders Rise by completing the short join form. Once you are part of the community, you can access updates, events, opportunities and resources created for women entrepreneurs across the UK.
The Fundraising Accelerator is for women and non-binary founders who are raising investment or planning to raise soon. It helps entrepreneurs improve their pitch, understand the funding process, connect with investors and build confidence.
The B2B Chapter supports women entrepreneurs and founders who sell to other businesses. It includes virtual networking, WhatsApp groups, member connections, referral opportunities and practical support to grow B2B visibility and revenue.
No. Female Founders Rise supports entrepreneurs and founders at different stages, from first idea to growth, funding and scale. The community includes early-stage founders, established business owners and women building high-growth companies.
Yes. Female Founders Rise supports women entrepreneurs and founders across the UK, with events, online masterclasses, national programmes and community connections beyond London.
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