Investing in Founders Powering the Future of Tech and Green Economies

Investing in Founders Powering the Future of Tech and Green Economies

Investing in Founders Powering the Future of Tech and Green Economies

We are Canada and the MENA’s first-mover pre-seed venture fund focused exclusively on women-led tech startups in AI, climate, and digital innovation.

About Us

FoundHers Ventures is a

$10M pre-seed venture fund

FoundHers Ventures is a $10M pre-seed venture fund

Investing in the most promising technology ventures led by diverse women across Canada and EMEA. We exist to close funding gaps and catalyze high-growth startups building in climate tech, AI/ML, digital health, and EdTech.

Our mission: To be the most accessible and preferred source of pre-seed capital for women-led innovation.

Fund Snapshot

Fund Size

$10M USD

Fund Size

$10M USD

Fund Size

$10M USD

Target Investments

18-22

Target Investments

18-22

Target Investments

18-22

Net IRR Target

27%

Net IRR Target

27%

Net IRR Target

27%

Investment Size

$150K - $250K

Investment Size

$150K - $250K

Investment Size

$150K - $250K

Focus Sectors

AI/ML, HealthYech, EdTech, GreenTech

Focus Sectors

AI/ML, HealthYech, EdTech, GreenTech

Focus Sectors

AI/ML, HealthYech, EdTech, GreenTech

Fund Structure

GP-LP, 10-year lifecycle

Fund Structure

GP-LP, 10-year lifecycle

Fund Structure

GP-LP, 10-year lifecycle

Portfolio Spotlight

Showcasing bold founders from our growing pipeline of innovative, impact-driven ventures:

Accelerator

FoundHers Innovation Labs

Our in-house accelerator supports high-potential startups through a 3-month hybrid program, customized venture coaching, and global exposure opportunities.

2024/2025 Highlights:

1000+

Applications

14

Startups Accelerated

98%

Program Satisfaction

Why FoundHers

Ecosystem Support:

Mentorship, Fractional CFO/CTO, Market Entry

First-Mover Advantage in an underserved founder segment

Real Impact: Equity:

Sustainability, and global opportunity

De-risked structure:

Tranched investments, LP-aligned incentives

Team

Advisors

Yvonne Bajela

Yvonne Bajela

Yvonne Bajela

Claudette McGowan

Claudette McGowan

Claudette McGowan

Jay Rosensweig

Jay Rosensweig

Jay Rosensweig

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