The connected ecosystem for women of colour founders in Europe.
Join 600+ leaders unlocking capital, community, and growth.
Founderland at a Glance
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600+
Registered founders across 25+ countries, spanning industries from AI to sustainable fashion
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€10 Million+
Raised by women of colour founders through Founderland’s investment readiness programs
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78%
Of founders in our programs report increased confidence in pitching to investors
Our Strategy for Scalable Impact
Three pillars guide everything we do to back diverse women founders across Europe.
Leadership
Training the Next Generation of Leaders
We equip women of colour founders with the skills, mentorship, and early talent needed to grow and lead sustainable businesses.
Our leadership pillar combines internship placement, future-forward skills training, and hands-on mentorship from corporate experts. These pathways build technical fluency, operational readiness, and strategic leadership.
Fundraising
Unlocking Capital with Confidence
Founderland closes funding gaps through world-class investment readiness training and active investor matchmaking.
Compass prepares founders to fundraise with confidence. PAM (Pitch AI Mentor) scales personalized pitch feedback. Through Beacon, our angel investor directory, we connect early-stage founders with values-aligned investors.
Community
Building Powerful Local Networks
Founderland fosters belonging, visibility, and shared growth through our continent-wide community of women of colour entrepreneurs.
We strengthen regional networks by supporting local leaders via the Ambassador Program, enabling country-specific chapters to organise events, share resources, and foster local partnerships. Our annual Founderland Summit convenes founders, investors, and ecosystem allies to accelerate collaboration and spotlight innovation.
Founder Stories
Meet Nneka
Nneka Fleming didn’t see textured haircare that worked for active lifestyles—so she made it herself. Airfro is redefining freedom in wellness by removing friction from routines that were never designed for us.
Our Tools
Actionable tools built for diverse founders
Our tools help founders access funding, networks, visibility, and credible data.
GENDER
DIVERSITY
INDEX
GENDEX
GENDEX (Gender and Diversity Index) is a data-driven initiative addressing gender disparities in leadership and funding for deep tech innovation across Europe. It collects and publishes consistent, actionable data to influence funding, policy, and business decisions—empowering the venture ecosystem to advance equity at scale.
RISE & THRIVE
RISE & THRIVE REPORT
The Rise & Thrive Report is an intersectional research publication spotlighting the challenges, insights, and successes of women of colour founders in Europe. Grounded in data and lived experience, the report outlines systemic barriers in funding and support—and offers actionable solutions for allies, investors, and policymakers committed to equity.
PAM
PAM
PAM (Pitch AI Mentor) is an award-winning AI-powered tool designed to help underrepresented founders refine their investor pitches. It offers instant, unbiased feedback on pitch delivery, structure, and content—improving readiness and increasing the chances of securing funding.
SPEAKER DIRECTORY
SPEAKER DIRECTORY
Founderland’s Speaker Directory is the only European platform exclusively showcasing women of colour founders and thought leaders. It connects conference organisers, media, and companies with diverse speakers across topics and sectors—amplifying underrepresented voices.
Get Involved
Become a Member
Apply to join our community of women of colour founders in Europe. Gain access to tailored support, investor connections, and local events.
Join as an Ally/Business Mentor
Contribute your expertise by mentoring a founder. Commit to 1:1 support over 12 weeks as part of our structured business mentorship programme.
Join the Beacon Investor Collective
Get listed in our investor directory and connect with high-potential founders. Open to angels, syndicates, and early-stage VCs up to Series A.
Partner with Founderland
Support our mission through sponsorship, funding, or collaboration. We work with companies, institutions, and event organisers across Europe.
What’s on in our world
Curated spaces to connect, learn, and lead
Our events calendar features Founderland-hosted gatherings, founder-led initiatives, and a curated selection of ecosystem events across Europe. Whether you're seeking community, capital, or insights, you'll find opportunities to show up, speak out, and scale.
Donate
Support women of colour entrepreneurs by donating today.
Your donation enables Founderland to connect founders with the funding, networks, and knowledge they need to grow and thrive. With support from partners, sponsors, and individuals like you, we’re closing the equity gap and driving lasting change in entrepreneurship.