Back in 2016, we created our 'OWN YOUR RAISE' program to solve some of the unique issues women founders face when it comes to raising money: lack of access to knowledge and investor networks and a need for greater confidence and executive leadership growth in scenarios where they are often the only woman in the room. We have created a safe space where fellows can be inspired by and champion each other, where they can connect and build on their leadership and fundraising strategy, and where they can ultimately OWN. THEIR. RAISE.

1. Marie Meslin, TCN President & Founder of the
'Own Your Raise' Fellowship
Our Wonderful 2021 Cohort
"It's a WRAP! Congratulations to our 9th cohort on
all they have achieved! Back in April we welcomed 15
amazing fellows from diverse sectors & backgrounds
who have raised $6.5M, increased their revenue
by 47% AND created 40 jobs during their 6+ month fellowship.
WHAT AN ACHIEVEMENT!
Back in 2016, we created our 'OWN YOUR RAISE' program to
solve some of the unique issues women founders face when it
comes to raising money: lack of access to knowledge and
investor networks and a need for greater confidence and
executive leadership growth in scenarios where they are often
the only woman in the room.
We have created a safe space where fellows can be inspired by
and champion each other, where they can connect and build on
their leadership and fundraising strategy, and where they can
ultimately OWN. THEIR. RAISE."

2. 47%
Capital
Raised
The 2021 cohort alone has already raised
$6,500,000 in funding -- all during a pandemic!
This is particularly impressive as the % of VC dollars in
the U.S. invested in female-founding teams declined from
3.4% pre-pandemic to a mere 2.3% during the pandemic.
We are building a safe space and a comprehensive program
that is defying the down-hill industry standards.
What Our Fellows Achieved During
The 2021 Fellowship
jobs created Revenue
growth
40+ $6.5M+
Increased
confidence in
fundraising
100%
Pauline Roteta, Founder & CEO of Pasito
"I love the camaraderie that comes with TCN's
Fellowship for Female Founders. It's not easy to find
such a supportive and inspiring community as an
underrepresented founder."
Chrissy Glover, Founder & CEO of Imago Rehab
"The Fellowship programming has been top-notch.
Introductions to industry experts have allowed me to fill
key knowledge gaps, and it's clear that everyone involved
truly cares about supporting each Fellow and helping our
companies succeed."

3. 95%
hours of legal
and leadership
coaching
What Our Fellows Had Access To
hours of peer
to peer
support
fundraising
workshops
25+ 45+
hours with
mentors &
investors
320+
35+
Net Promoter
Score
(started
tracking in
2020)
Dr. Charmain Jackman, Founder & CEO of Innopysch
"The TCN program content is accessible for founders at
different stages and is led by experts who understand the
founder journey. I am also amazed by the TCN staff and my
cohort, and their willingness to jump on a call to support you.
TCN exemplifies excellence and support, and I am filled with
joy that I get to be a part of it."
Our Fellowship's Impact Since 2016
Female
Founders
BIPOC Capital
Raised
75+ $45M+
50%

4. A HUGE Thank you to all our Sponsors and
Supporters. We couldn't have done this without you.
"Hearing about all that TCN's most recent Female
Founder cohort accomplished, it's hard to believe the
program lasts only a few months. Fellows turned ideas
into companies, collectively hired 40 employees, raised
$6.5M, and built amazing networks of mentors and
investors.
The fellowship creates a 'safe space' where female founders can take
a rare break from being the CEO so they can regroup and replenish
their resilience. TCN's superb programming and committed mentors are
a big part of what makes the fellowship the transformative experience
it is.
The most important part of the fellowship is the camaraderie and
support fellows give to one another, sharing ideas and strategies, and,
above all, gaining the confidence to pursue big goals that will enable
them to expand and grow their businesses."
Lisa Frusztajer, TCN Investor In Residence
Want to change the narrative on WHO gets funded?
Come share a cup of tea with Marie and
let's collaborate! Marie@TheCapitalNetwork.org
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