Fundraising Pitch Day for Women Founders

Date: 2 December 2026

‍Time: 15:00 - 18:00 GMT

Venue: Wilson Sonsini Office, Eden House, 8 Spital Square, London E1 6DU, UK

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‍Event partners: HSBC Innovation Banking and Wilson Sonsini

Raising capital is an important part of the journey for many founders, yet it can be hard to juggle relationship-building with keeping your business running along as usual. You need to raise the right amount, at the right time, from the right investors. That means knowing what investors are looking for at each stage, ensuring you're demonstrating the proof points that make you credible to raise, turning this into a compelling narrative that resonates with your target investor, and forging the right investor relationships.

Every round is different, too. What worked at Pre-Seed will be different at Seed, Series A and Series B. Who better to turn to for advice than peers at the same stage, or one ahead of you?

Let us help you build those bridges. Together with Wilson Sonsini and HSBC Innovation Banking, we're running the Fundraising Pitch Day: a chance for female leaders from the Boardwave community, ranging from Pre-Seed to Series B, to tap into the insights of our incredible network. This is an afternoon of peer-learning where you can test out your funding strategy and narrative with those backing companies at your stage. Grouped by funding stage, each founder will have the opportunity to pitch to a relevant panel of investors, get practical feedback ahead of their next raise, and make game-changing connections.

The focus of the day will be community-building and constructive peer learning in a supportive environment. Founders watch every pitch, so the afternoon is as much about learning from each other as it is about leaving the day with a sharper story and new investor relationships.

If you're a woman founder looking to pitch, complete our application form by 13 November with details about your business and funding stage. Successful founders will be notified of their selection in the second half of November. Pitch applications will be assessed on the following criteria: strength and clarity of the investment opportunity, and readiness to benefit from investor feedback ahead of the fundraise.

Secure your place now at this enriching afternoon of connection.

Application Form

You must complete the form to be considered for the Pitch Day. Registering on this page without a completed application form does not count as an RSVP.

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