Funding. Fair. Finally.
The system wasn’t built for women—so we’re rewriting it.
We are an investment readiness ecosystem built to power diverse founding teams — where at least one woman is leading — and to transform bold ideas in female health, longevity and beauty into investable, scalable ventures.
At Foundrise, we bridge the gap between education and capital, turning ambition into traction.
Through investment readiness retreats, dinners, and a global network of investors, we prepare founders not just to fundraise — but to lead with confidence, clarity, and impact.
A Glimpse Into The Founders We Support
Meet Estée,
MIRROR WATER
Building in Beauty
Meet Estée,
MIRROR WATER
Successfully closed a 6-figure pre-seed round to scale across retailer networks in the UK & Europe.
"Intentional bodycare rituals for self-connection."
Meet Lovisa,
Gyodi
Building in Fashion
Meet Lovisa,
Gyodi
Selected as Top 20 startup to pitch live at Slush Helsinki 2025, competing for the €1M prize.
"All-in-one AI platform streamlining fashion brands’ workflow from design to marketing."
Meet Begoña,
Ayuna
Building in Beauty
Meet Begoña,
Ayuna
Fully bootstrapped with strong unit economics - available across hotel groups: The Rosewood Hotel Group and Marriott.
"Pioneer beauty brand redefining skincare through epidermal fasting and the “Less is Beauty” philosophy."
Meet Simone,
Meliodays Medical
Building in FemTech
Meet Simone,
Meliodays Medical
Successfully closed a 6-figure pre-seed round to launch nonclinical and prototype development.
"Pharmaceutical start-up addressing the long-overlooked issue of menstrual pain in women’s health."
Meet Cynthia,
NUCHU
Building in Wellness
Meet Cynthia,
NUCHU
Secured initial listings with independent UK retailers and selected to pitch for placement in the Selfridges Food Hall.
"UK-based wellness brand offering clean-label gummy supplements with no added sugars or artificial sweeteners."
Meet Sabah,
Calling
Building in Beauty
Meet Sabah,
Calling
Built a strong, engaged hotline community and shortlisted for the Beauty Independent Awards 2024.
"Redefining everyday beauty through clean formulations, thoughtful design, and performance-driven products."
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PITCH. CONNECT. GET FUNDED.
Investment Readiness Retreat
In March 2026, Foundrise is hosting an intimate, high-impact retreat in the UAE—a space created for women building businesses with purpose, clarity, and scale in mind.
This isn’t just a retreat. It’s a recalibration.
Set within a serene, design-led environment, this four-day experience is built to help you:
- Refine your positioning
- Strengthen your funding and growth strategy
- Align your brand and business for scale
All anchored in deep strategy, honest conversations, restorative movement, nourishing meals, and space to reconnect with the version of you that leads best when energised, not exhausted.
Because when women rise with clarity and community, the impact is exponential.
Pitch. Connect. Get Funded.
Investment Readiness Retreat
In April 2026, we’re back to Aethos Mallorca, a serene, design-led space that invites focus, clarity, and conscious growth. It’s more than a venue, it’s the backdrop for your next strategic chapter.
During our Investment Readiness Retreat, we’ll refine your positioning, elevate your growth strategy, and align your business for funding, woven with restorative movement, nourishing meals, and space to recalibrate.
Because sustainable success starts with founders who feel energised, not exhausted.
This isn’t time away from your business. It’s time invested in how you lead it forward.
Explore 2026 Retreats
Investment readiness
Retreat Mallorca October 2025
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