Join 11,000+ female and non-binary founders accessing funding support, expert-led events, practical programmes, peer connections and business opportunities across the UK.
11,000+ founders, £1bn in annual turnover represented.
11,000+ in the community
£1bn represented annually
Certified B Corporation
2m+ people reached
Female Founders Rise is a UK-based community helping female entrepreneurs and non-binary founders build stronger, more profitable businesses.
Founded in 2022 by Emmie Faust, FFR supports founders through outcome-led programmes, expert-led events, fundraising support, peer connections, visibility opportunities and practical resources.
Our work includes the Fundraising Accelerator, B2B Chapter, Personal Branding Challenge, UK-wide events, founder masterclasses, Free Summer School and a weekly newsletter for women building businesses.
Founders at an FFR Summit Series event, London.
FFR is designed for founders who want practical support, not just inspiration. Our community combines peer connection, commercial opportunities, funding readiness and visibility support in one place.
Join a UK-wide network of 11,000+ female and non-binary founders sharing advice, opportunities and practical support.
Access structured support through the Fundraising Accelerator, B2B Chapter, Personal Branding Challenge and Summer School.
Get investment support, pitch practice and fundraising support built around what founders actually need.
FFR publishes original research into female entrepreneurship, including The Rise Report.
From first idea to first raise, FFR supports founders building profitable, resilient businesses.
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.
A 6-month programme for female and non-binary founders preparing to raise investment. Includes an 8-week intensive, weekly virtual sessions, pitch practice and four months of ongoing support.
Explore the Fundraising AcceleratorA membership community for B2B founders who want stronger business connections, referrals, content visibility and peer support.
Explore the B2B ChapterA 30-day challenge helping founders grow their visibility on LinkedIn, strengthen their personal brand and attract new opportunities.
Explore the Personal Branding ChallengeFounders 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.”
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.
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
FFR runs in-person and online events across the UK, bringing founders together for expert workshops, networking, fundraising support and practical business support.
Full-day events in cities including London, Cardiff and Manchester, featuring founder networking, expert workshops and reverse pitching, where investors pitch to founders.
In-person gatherings that help founders build trusted relationships, share advice and access new opportunities.
Online and in-person sessions led by experts across funding, marketing, AI, sales, visibility and business growth.
Our work is built around four pillars that help more women start, fund, grow and lead successful businesses.
We support founders raising investment through accelerators, expert-led sessions, fundraising support, pitch practice and founder-first fundraising education.
We provide masterclasses, peer advice, resources and practical programmes that help founders grow with confidence.
We amplify women-led businesses through visibility campaigns, personal branding support and media coverage.
We bring founders together online and in person through events, local chapters, curated introductions and trusted peer groups.
Everything you need to know about Female Founders Rise.
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