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:
AI-powered global education and visa platform
Smart accessibility tech for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community
African-inspired plant-based proteins for the future of food
Sustainable menstrual health products for eco-conscious consumers
Real-time childcare and family support platform
Media intelligence SaaS transforming brand data into actionable insights
Enterprise SaaS enabling WhatsApp-based customer engagement in the Middle East
Culturally-attuned dating app for the Arab world with 350,000+ users
Fintech platform processing $5M+ in multi-currency payments
Climate-resilient agri-tech focused on sustainability and community development
AI-driven hospitality platform based in Marrakesh, Morocco
AI-powered global education and visa platform
Smart accessibility tech for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community
African-inspired plant-based proteins for the future of food
Sustainable menstrual health products for eco-conscious consumers
Real-time childcare and family support platform
Media intelligence SaaS transforming brand data into actionable insights
Enterprise SaaS enabling WhatsApp-based customer engagement in the Middle East
Culturally-attuned dating app for the Arab world with 350,000+ users
Fintech platform processing $5M+ in multi-currency payments
Climate-resilient agri-tech focused on sustainability and community development
AI-driven hospitality platform based in Marrakesh, Morocco
AI-powered global education and visa platform
Smart accessibility tech for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community
African-inspired plant-based proteins for the future of food
Sustainable menstrual health products for eco-conscious consumers
Real-time childcare and family support platform
Media intelligence SaaS transforming brand data into actionable insights
Enterprise SaaS enabling WhatsApp-based customer engagement in the Middle East
Culturally-attuned dating app for the Arab world with 350,000+ users
Fintech platform processing $5M+ in multi-currency payments
Climate-resilient agri-tech focused on sustainability and community development
AI-driven hospitality platform based in Marrakesh, Morocco
AI-powered global education and visa platform
Smart accessibility tech for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community
African-inspired plant-based proteins for the future of food
Sustainable menstrual health products for eco-conscious consumers
Real-time childcare and family support platform
Media intelligence SaaS transforming brand data into actionable insights
Enterprise SaaS enabling WhatsApp-based customer engagement in the Middle East
Culturally-attuned dating app for the Arab world with 350,000+ users
Fintech platform processing $5M+ in multi-currency payments
Climate-resilient agri-tech focused on sustainability and community development
AI-driven hospitality platform based in Marrakesh, Morocco
AI-powered global education and visa platform
Smart accessibility tech for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community
African-inspired plant-based proteins for the future of food
Sustainable menstrual health products for eco-conscious consumers
Real-time childcare and family support platform
Media intelligence SaaS transforming brand data into actionable insights
Enterprise SaaS enabling WhatsApp-based customer engagement in the Middle East
Culturally-attuned dating app for the Arab world with 350,000+ users
Fintech platform processing $5M+ in multi-currency payments
Climate-resilient agri-tech focused on sustainability and community development
AI-driven hospitality platform based in Marrakesh, Morocco
AI-powered global education and visa platform
Smart accessibility tech for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community
African-inspired plant-based proteins for the future of food
Sustainable menstrual health products for eco-conscious consumers
Real-time childcare and family support platform
Media intelligence SaaS transforming brand data into actionable insights
Enterprise SaaS enabling WhatsApp-based customer engagement in the Middle East
Culturally-attuned dating app for the Arab world with 350,000+ users
Fintech platform processing $5M+ in multi-currency payments
Climate-resilient agri-tech focused on sustainability and community development
AI-driven hospitality platform based in Marrakesh, Morocco
AI-powered global education and visa platform
Smart accessibility tech for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community
African-inspired plant-based proteins for the future of food
Sustainable menstrual health products for eco-conscious consumers
Real-time childcare and family support platform
Media intelligence SaaS transforming brand data into actionable insights
Enterprise SaaS enabling WhatsApp-based customer engagement in the Middle East
Culturally-attuned dating app for the Arab world with 350,000+ users
Fintech platform processing $5M+ in multi-currency payments
Climate-resilient agri-tech focused on sustainability and community development
AI-driven hospitality platform based in Marrakesh, Morocco
AI-powered global education and visa platform
Smart accessibility tech for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community
African-inspired plant-based proteins for the future of food
Sustainable menstrual health products for eco-conscious consumers
Real-time childcare and family support platform
Media intelligence SaaS transforming brand data into actionable insights
Enterprise SaaS enabling WhatsApp-based customer engagement in the Middle East
Culturally-attuned dating app for the Arab world with 350,000+ users
Fintech platform processing $5M+ in multi-currency payments
Climate-resilient agri-tech focused on sustainability and community development
AI-driven hospitality platform based in Marrakesh, Morocco
AI-powered global education and visa platform
Smart accessibility tech for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community
African-inspired plant-based proteins for the future of food
Sustainable menstrual health products for eco-conscious consumers
Real-time childcare and family support platform
Media intelligence SaaS transforming brand data into actionable insights
Enterprise SaaS enabling WhatsApp-based customer engagement in the Middle East
Culturally-attuned dating app for the Arab world with 350,000+ users
Fintech platform processing $5M+ in multi-currency payments
Climate-resilient agri-tech focused on sustainability and community development
AI-driven hospitality platform based in Marrakesh, Morocco
AI-powered global education and visa platform
Smart accessibility tech for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community
African-inspired plant-based proteins for the future of food
Sustainable menstrual health products for eco-conscious consumers
Real-time childcare and family support platform
Media intelligence SaaS transforming brand data into actionable insights
Enterprise SaaS enabling WhatsApp-based customer engagement in the Middle East
Culturally-attuned dating app for the Arab world with 350,000+ users
Fintech platform processing $5M+ in multi-currency payments
Climate-resilient agri-tech focused on sustainability and community development
AI-driven hospitality platform based in Marrakesh, Morocco
AI-powered global education and visa platform
Smart accessibility tech for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community
African-inspired plant-based proteins for the future of food
Sustainable menstrual health products for eco-conscious consumers
Real-time childcare and family support platform
Media intelligence SaaS transforming brand data into actionable insights
Enterprise SaaS enabling WhatsApp-based customer engagement in the Middle East
Culturally-attuned dating app for the Arab world with 350,000+ users
Fintech platform processing $5M+ in multi-currency payments
Climate-resilient agri-tech focused on sustainability and community development
AI-driven hospitality platform based in Marrakesh, Morocco
AI-powered global education and visa platform
Smart accessibility tech for the D/deaf and hard-of-hearing community
African-inspired plant-based proteins for the future of food
Sustainable menstrual health products for eco-conscious consumers
Real-time childcare and family support platform
Media intelligence SaaS transforming brand data into actionable insights
Enterprise SaaS enabling WhatsApp-based customer engagement in the Middle East
Culturally-attuned dating app for the Arab world with 350,000+ users
Fintech platform processing $5M+ in multi-currency payments
Climate-resilient agri-tech focused on sustainability and community development
AI-driven hospitality platform based in Marrakesh, Morocco
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
Join us in shaping Canada's tech future.
Partner with us, invest in impact, or support our founders.
Contact Emails
amoye@pitchbetter.ca
layla@pitchbetter.ca
anna@pitchbetter.ca
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