Femight Raise Accelerator
The Femight Raise Accelerator is a targeted 7-week programme built to support female founders through the capital-raising process. Participants refine their pitch decks, execute outreach strategies, and practice pitching while leveraging a curated network of investors and experts.
More about Femight Raise Accelerator
An intensive capital-raising program for female founders currently raising or planning to launch a Pre-Seed/Seed round in the next 6 months. Get direct pitch opportunities with active check-writers, leverage our target list of 45+ investors, and compete for a £2,000 non-dilutive grant.
Apply for the Accelerator before September 20th, 25 Seats Only
Eligibility:
Before applying, ensure your startup meets our fundraising readiness criteria:
Timeline: Currently raising or planning to raise within the next 6 months.
Asset Readiness: An existing pitch deck and clear investment narrative ready for auditing.
Maturity: Investable business model with a live MVP, active user base, or recurring revenue.
Region: Be based in the UK or EU, or have a registered company in the UK or EU
What makes Femight Raise different:
Term Sheet Red Flags Workshop:
Most accelerators skip legal entirely. You'll walk away knowing exactly what's in your term sheet — clause by clause, in plain English — without paying £1,000+ for a lawyer. Spot the red flags before you sign. Protect your equity. Understand what you're agreeing to.
Pitch Room Authority & Bias Training:
No other program teaches this. A full week dedicated to handling bias in real time, Q&A drills for the hardest investor questions, and mental frameworks to stay grounded and powerful in the room. This isn't presentation coaching. It's survival training for founders who refuse to shrink.
Private Cohort WhatsApp Community:
Fundraising is isolating. Yours won't be. Our cohort gets a private WhatsApp community that stays active through your entire raise — not just during the 7 weeks. Share intel, review each other's outreach, celebrate wins, and hold each other accountable until you close.
Plus everything you'd expect:
Pitch deck stress-tests and narrative reviews
Investor pipeline of 45+ curated UK/EU investors
Complete data room, financial model, and outreach strategy
Live Demo Day with guest VCs and angel investors
€2,000 non-dilutive grant for the best pitch
FAQ:
Is this only for tech?
No. Sector-agnostic. If you're post-MVP and raising pre-seed/seed, you're in.
I'm not sure I'm ready to raise yet.
If you're within 6 months of starting your raise, you're exactly where you need to be. This program is how you get ready.
Can I refer someone?
Yes. Send her the link. I'm holding spots for referrals.
Is Femight Raise right for me?
If you're a female founder with a working product (post-MVP) and you're planning to raise Pre-Seed or Seed funding (€100k–€1M) within the next 6 months, yes. The program is sector-agnostic. Tech, non-tech, product, service — if you have traction and a raise on the horizon, this is built for you.
I haven't started raising yet. Am I too early?
No. If you're within 6 months of starting your raise, you're exactly where you need to be. The program is designed to take you from "thinking about it" to "pitching investors" in 7 weeks. Many of our strongest applicants are founders who've been delaying their raise because they didn't feel ready — this is the room that gets you ready.
I've already started raising. Am I too late?
Not at all. If you're actively raising but struggling to get meetings, close leads, or refine your pitch, the weekly sprints and 1:1 mentorship will directly accelerate what you're already doing. You'll leave with a sharper narrative, a built investor pipeline, and a stress-tested pitch.
What stage should my product be at?
You need to be post-MVP — meaning you have a working product or service with some form of user traction, revenue, or validated demand. If you're still in the idea phase or pre-build, we'd recommend waiting for a future cohort.
How much does it cost?
The program fee is £630/€720 per founder. An Early Bird rate is £450/€520 for all applications received by September 7, 2026. After September 7, the full fee of £630/€720 applies.
What's included in the 7 weeks?
Weekly fundraising execution sprints: pitch narrative, financials, investor pipeline, outreach
Mentorship from experts who've raised rounds themselves
Peer accountability in a capped cohort of 25 founders
A Demo Day with real investors
A chance to win a €2,000 non-dilutive grant
Templates, frameworks, and tools you keep after the program
What's the €2,000 grant?
At Demo Day, one standout founder from the cohort receives a €2,000 non-dilutive grant, meaning it's free money, not an investment, and no equity is given up. It's awarded based on pitch performance, progress during the program, and investor interest at Demo Day.
Is the program virtual or in-person?
Fully virtual. All sessions, mentorship, and Demo Day take place online, so you can join from anywhere in the UK or EU.
How much time should I expect to commit?
Plan for 2-4 hours per week, including live sessions and independent sprint work. This is an execution program, not a passive course. You'll get out what you put in.
How many founders are in the cohort?
Cohort 1 is capped at 25 founders. We keep it small intentionally; this is about accountability, personalized feedback, and real execution, not lecture-hall theory.
When does it start?
Cohort 1 kicks off in October 2026. The program runs for 7 weeks, with Demo Day in November 2026 (exact date TBC).
What's the application deadline?
Applications close when the cohort is full. Founding Cohort pricing (£450/€520) is available until September 7, 2026 — after that, £630/€720 applies for remaining seats.
How does the selection process work?
We review applications on a rolling basis. You'll hear back within 7–10 days of submitting. Selection is based on your product stage, fundraising timeline, and readiness to execute — not your background, network, or pedigree.
Can I refer someone?
Yes. If you know a female founder who should be in this cohort, share the application link with her. We hold spots for referrals.
I applied. What happens next?
You'll receive a confirmation email within 48 hours. If you applied before September 7, your founding rate of £450/€520 is locked in. We'll send payment details and onboarding information within 7–10 days of your acceptance.
Do you take equity?
No. Femight Raise is a paid program. We take zero equity. The €2,000 grant is non-dilutive. You keep 100% of your company.
Who are the mentors?
Mentors are founders, investors, and fundraising professionals who have personally raised capital or backed founders at the Pre-Seed/Seed stage. We'll announce the full mentor lineup closer to the cohort start date.
Can my co-founder join?
The program fee covers one founder per seat. If you have a co-founder who'd benefit, we'd encourage her to apply separately. We can discuss co-founder participation on a case-by-case basis — reach out to us directly.
What if I need to drop out?
Life happens. If you need to withdraw before the program starts, we'll refund 75% of the fee. Once the program has begun, refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis.
Still have questions?
Email us at turana.alieva@femight.org, we usually respond within 48 hours.