CLOSED DOOR | From Lab to Scale: Accelerating Capital for Female Founders | Room 6

Mar 19, 2026 | 10:00 AM CET - 11:00 AM CET

Thursday 19th of March 2026

Description

Deeptech ventures demand significant capital early on, yet recent data highlights a persistent funding gap for all-female teams at the seed stage. This closed-door session invites VCs and founders to move beyond the statistics and discuss concrete strategies to better identify, de-risk, and accelerate these high-potential projects. Organized by Raise Throught the first-hand insights of 3 female deeptech founders, we will explore how to better align venture capital with the unique trajectory of scientific innovation. Join us to discuss how we can collectively bridge the gap from lab to market. About RAISE Sherpas : RAISE Sherpas is a philanthropic accelerator focused on high-impact deeptech and biotech startups, with women accounting for 50% of the founders supported since 2013. They backed over 250 startups, including Spore.bio, Genomines, Endogene.bio, Epyr, Generare, and Every Dye.

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