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Substance. Not Hype
We're a startup community of overlooked founders who are doers, not victims. Through our private founders network, investor community, and corporate partnerships, we provide programming intentionally built and consciously tailor-made for YOU.
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Why We Exist
- Women own 29% of small businesses but only 5% of venture-backed companies.
- For every $1 of wages a man earns, a woman earns $0.79. For every $1 of venture capital a man raises, a woman raises $0.02.
- A woman is more likely to win an Oscar™ than raise venture capital.
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Who We Are
- 100% women and non-binary founders of scalable startups
- Based in 30+ states across North America
- 92% run technology companies
- 40% raised angel or venture capital in their first year with FFA, from seed to Series B.
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Not a Founder? We Still Need You.
Whether you’re a founder or not, we welcome you to our community! Learn more about opportunities to partner with us, invest in female founders, and advise the founders in our network.
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Champion Awards Winners Announced
The Champion Awards recognize people and organizations that champion equity and diverse leadership across workplaces. Awardees are nominated and voted on by thousands of professional women across sectors and geographies.
Meet the Winners