Silicon Canals profiles Founderland’s work to dismantle systemic barriers for women of colour founders in Europe. The article details the funding gap these entrepreneurs face, the origins of Founderland, and how its community-led model is driving access to capital, visibility, and long-term support.

In this episode of the ESMT Berlin podcast Campus 10178, Alina Bassi shares her journey as a founder and her role in building Founderland. The conversation explores the structural barriers women of colour face in entrepreneurship and how Founderland is using community, capital, and technology to create systemic change.

Femwealth spotlights the launch of Founderland’s Rise and Thrive report, an in-depth exploration of the experiences of women of colour founders in Europe. The article outlines how the report addresses the lack of data on diverse entrepreneurs and offers actionable insights for funders, policymakers, and allies seeking to build a more inclusive startup ecosystem.

Founderland received honours at the 2025 ADC Awards, celebrating excellence in creative work for nonprofit clients. The recognition affirms the impact of Founderland’s brand identity and storytelling in advancing its mission to support women of colour entrepreneurs. The award spotlights design as a tool for equity and visibility.

Sifted spotlights Deborah Choi, co-founder of Founderland, as one of the prominent Black and mixed-race female founders reshaping Europe’s startup scene. The article explores how these entrepreneurs are building successful ventures despite structural funding inequities, and why their visibility is essential to driving lasting change in the tech ecosystem.

In this International Women’s Day special of the Female Business Angels podcast, Founderland’s co-founders discuss the barriers facing women of colour in the startup ecosystem and how Founderland is building infrastructure to change that. The episode explores fundraising inequality, community-driven solutions, and what it takes to #BreakTheBias in tech and venture capital.

Founderland has launched PAM (Pitch AI Mentor), a groundbreaking AI tool designed to help women of colour founders practise and refine their investor pitches. Built to close the persistent funding gap, PAM provides private, low-stakes rehearsal space and tailored feedback to boost founders’ confidence and delivery. The tool is already being used by accelerators, universities, and startup programmes to level the playing field for underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Founderland was selected as a recipient of the Google.org Impact Challenge for Women and Girls, recognising its work to increase access to funding and support for women of colour entrepreneurs in Europe. The award provides catalytic funding to expand Founderland’s programming and amplify its mission to reshape the startup ecosystem through equity-focused tools and community.

In this Techstars feature, Founderland’s co-founders share their vision for building a powerful ecosystem for women of colour entrepreneurs across Europe. The interview highlights their motivation, the systemic challenges their community faces, and how Founderland is using community, capital access, and technology to drive change in the startup landscape.

Founderland received the prestigious iF Design Award for its bold brand identity and inclusive digital presence. Recognised for excellence in brand strategy, naming, design, and website execution, the award highlights how Founderland’s visual and strategic direction amplifies its mission to support women of colour entrepreneurs across Europe.