Founderland

👋 Please meet Therese M'Boungoubaya, founder of KOBA skincare. She's French with roots in Republic of Congo. ⁠ ⁠ After living 12 years in London, she moved to NYC. Now she is working on expanding KOBA skincare to the US and beyond. Planning to raise money in 2024. 🇺🇸⁠ ⁠ KOBA skincare is a premium range of body care products, formulated with safou oil. They focus on boosting hydration using natural ingredients. Their products are made in France, and are vegan and cruelty-free.⁠ ⁠ 🙌 She stands for and has chosen the symbols of For people (pink), Blooming (lime) and Expanding (red) for Her Founderland flag.⁠ ⁠  💙 Welcome to Founderland Therese

We're Flipping the Switch on Traditional Pitch Sessions! 🌟 Join us on July 30th for our groundbreaking Investor Reverse Pitch Sessions series with Josie Buck from Venrex Investment Management. Venrex is an early-stage venture capital fund manager primarily backing technology-enabled businesses in consumer industries. It has backed Charlotte Tilbury, Revolut, Maven Clinic, Rippling, ME EM, and many others. In this unique twist, investors pitch to YOU, offering a rare glimpse into what funding partners really want in startups. Event Details: - Date: Tuesday, July 30th - Time: 9:00 - 9:30 AM CEST - Location: LinkedIn Live Session Format: - 5-minute pitch by Josie Buck, sharing insights into Venrex's fund goals and focus. - 25-minute interactive Q&A led by our co-founder, Alina, delving into Venrex's investment strategies and opportunities. Why You Should Attend: - Gain Direct Insights: Learn directly from an investor about their approach to funding, investment interests, and what qualities they seek in a successful startup. - Refine Your Pitching Skills: Understand investor expectations to tailor your pitches for future fundraising success. - Expand Your Network: Connect with potential investors and peers, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations. Take advantage of this pioneering event where fundraising meets transparency and opportunity meets preparation. Reserve your spot now and be part of this new approach to investor-founder interactions!

Tune in tomorrow for our Investor Reverse Pitch with Josie Buck and Alina Bassi! 💫

📣 Happening tomorrow! Join us for the next session of our Investor Reverse Pitches with Josie Buck from Venrex. We can't wait. 💫 

👋 Please meet Christine Naomi Githiomi, founder of Beaux Monde. She's Kenyan, living in Lund, Sweden. 🇸🇪⁠ ⁠ Christine's diverse global experience and project management roles offer a unique perspective. With academic achievements from the US and Lund University, she's poised to address creative industry challenges across cultures, making a real impact on African creatives.⁠ ⁠ Beaux Monde is a startup consultancy aiming to empower African Creatives by providing fair access to skill development, funding, and market engagement, thus levelling the playing field.⁠ ⁠ 🙌 She stands for and has chosen the symbols of Connective (red), Haven (lime) and Uplift (pink) for Her Founderland flag.⁠ ⁠ 💙 Welcome to Founderland Christine⁠

What happens when diverse voices come together to drive #innovation? Our latest #video shot at last month's TNW conference, showcases the stories of #founders who are breaking barriers and proving that #diversity is not just a buzzword—it's a game-changer. 📽 Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/eDpSdKZs Thank you for your input and support Shaila SAHAI Miriam Mertens Nicolette Lazarus Sharan Bal Helen Pink Hugo Hemmen Rachel Bolte✨ Video by Tim Foresta and Sophie Webber 💜 Kimberly Ofori Salmaan Sana Catherine Park Yeni Joseph Stephanie von Behr Dorothy Seguy Stephanie Ward Lisa Brouwer Deborah Choi Alina Bassi Emily Hoffschmidt-McDonnell Yolanda Sylvana Rother Martina Longo Trine Børve Tanya Boiarskikh Brendan Rowan Sam Jones Isis Diaz

Join us on July 30th for our groundbreaking Investor Reverse Pitch Sessions series with Josie Buck from Venrex Investment Management. Venrex is an early-stage venture capital fund manager primarily backing technology-enabled businesses in consumer industries. It has backed Charlotte Tilbury, Revolut, Maven Clinic, Rippling, ME EM, and many others. Event Details: - Date: Tuesday, July 30th - Time: 9:00 - 9:30 AM CEST - Location: LinkedIn Live See you there! :-)

Our London meetups just keep getting better. 💫 Last month we partnered with JCDecaux UK to host an empowering event for our community of women of colour founders. Thanh Catachanas gave a fascinating talk about their innovative Reach program, which empowers BAME brands to scale and reach new audiences through the power of out-of-home advertising. 🚀 A truly special event and another chance for our community to mingle and connect. 🥂 A special thanks to our partners at JCDecaux UK for supporting us in putting this event together, and to our wonderful London Ambassador Samantha Kidjo for organising. 💙 #founderland #womenempowerment #womenofcolor #founders

🌟 Exciting news for European startups! 🌍 Congrats to Ursula von der Leyen on her re-election as European Commission President! We're excited to see how continued EC support in AI, biotechnology, and other frontier technologies can boost European startups. There's a lot of potential in these spaces, and we're excited to see what Europe's diverse set of founders and innovators bring to the table. Read more from Sifted and Zosia Wanat here: bit.ly/4bPSjEk. #Innovation #Tech #Startups #Europe #WomenInTech #GenderEquality #AIFuture #Biotech #GENDEX Stephanie von Behr Sophie Webber

Meet the international trio behind EURO_GENDEX! 🌍✨ 🔍 IDC4EU (Copenhagen): Masterminds of data collection, project management, and crafting our comprehensive Index & Report. 🌐 BluSpecs (Madrid): Architects of our cutting-edge methodology, ensuring robust and reliable results. 💡 Founderland (Berlin): Champions of communication, dissemination, and sustainability—spreading the word and fostering lasting impact. With diverse perspectives and global expertise, we're proving that diversity drives innovation and success. Our survey is now live! Be a part of this groundbreaking initiative and make your voice heard. 📊 👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/euRExXf6? Stephanie von Behr Alina Bassi Sophie Webber Hana Ali Deborah Choi Emily Hoffschmidt-McDonnell Verrome Rosbach Brendan Rowan Tanya Suarez Ph.D. Martina Longo Trine Børve The Next Women NL