What drives us

Our Mission

At Foundrise, we do more than connect female founders with investors, we create real opportunities that lead to funding, growth, and long-term success.

It’s not just about getting women-led startups in the room. It’s about making sure they’re investment-ready, primed for growth, and backed by a network that understands their potential. Through curated events, industry insights, and hands-on mentorship, we help diverse founders refine their vision and secure the capital they deserve.

But we’re not just a bridge, we’re building the ecosystem. Because when we reinvest in diverse-led innovation, we create a ripple effect. Founders become funders. Success fuels more success. Opportunities multiply.

When women rise, we all rise. When diversity thrives, economies grow.

Why we do it

Funding Smarter

At Foundrise, we’re driving stronger deal flow by connecting investors with high-growth, underrepresented founders who are building the future.

We equip women-led businesses with the resources, strategy, and network to refine their vision, articulate their value, and secure funding. For investors, we provide a vetted ecosystem of high-potential, scalable businesses, ensuring access to underrepresented yet untapped opportunities.

The talent is there. The ideas are there. It’s time the capital follows.

  • Fueling Growth

    EMPOWERMENT THROUGH GROWTH

    We equip female founders with the financial and strategic skills they need to secure funding. At the same time, we help investors discover and assess high-quality opportunities in women-led businesses.

  • Building Bonds

    BELONGING & COMMUNITY

    Foundrise fosters a collaborative ecosystem where founders, investors, and mentors come together to create meaningful, long-term success. Together, we create a community that values diverse perspectives and turns shared challenges into collective victories.

  • Reshaping Business

    IMPACT & INCLUSION

    As part of a global movement, we champion inclusivity and innovation. By bridging the gender gap in entrepreneurship, we are unlocking untapped potential and driving innovation, profitability, and sustainability.

  • Agata Andryszczak

    Venture Capital Growth Expert

    Agata Andryszczak

    Venture Capital Growth Expert

    A seasoned Financial Analyst and entrepreneurial powerhouse, Agata launched the highly successful Spoons of Taste, scaling it to a six-figure triumph. She established a venture growth studio for female founders, assisting them in raising over €16 million in 6 markets in the last 18months. In parallel, she lends her expertise as a VC advisor for multiple international funds across portfolio companies in FMCG and Femtech.

  • Emma Powell

    Founder & CEO of R360Growth

    Emma Powell

    Founder & CEO of R360Growth

    Emma, Founder & CEO of R360Growth, specialises in retention-driven email strategies that transform customer journeys into loyalty ecosystems. By addressing the 'Leaky Bucket' challenge of lost customers, Emma helps brands increase customer lifetime value, boost engagement, and reduce churn through a 360° growth approach that aligns acquisition with retention. Emma is also the co-creator of the Investment Readiness Retreat, empowering women founders with the tools, strategies, and confidence to secure investment and scale their businesses.

  • Aleksandra Zwirek

    Engineer with Entrepreneurial Vision & Business Drive

    Aleksandra Zwirek

    Engineer with Entrepreneurial Vision & Business Drive

    With a background in engineering and a passion for impactful innovation, Alex co-founded a B2B healthy food startup in Munich, dedicated to creating products that enhance well-being in the workplace. Known for her entrepreneurial drive, she focuses on building value-driven ventures and fosters meaningful connections among female founders, collaboration and growth.

  • Thea Otto

    Consultant Delivering Tailored Solutions in Market Research, Strategic Planning, and Business Growth

    Thea Otto

    Consultant Delivering Tailored Solutions in Market Research, Strategic Planning, and Business Growth

    A business development consultant expert and sustainability advocate, Thea specializes in Agri-Food Tech and Circular Economy, working with a diverse range of companies from early-stage startups to established multinational enterprises. Her projects span 9 countries across 4 continents, bringing a global perspective to her expertise. She strives for female founder empowerment and champions sustainable solutions to address today’s climate challenges.