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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Angel investors |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Jennifer Francis Co-Founder and Investor Julia Elvidge Program and Marketing Manager |
| Website | www |
SheBoot is a Canadian organization dedicated to increasing access to capital for women-owned and women-led technology startups. Founded in 2020 in Ottawa, Canada, SheBoot aims to address the funding gap faced by women entrepreneurs by enhancing the number of women involved in and receiving investment. The organization is known for its efforts to empower women founders to grow, scale, and compete globally.[1]
Programs and services
[edit]SheBoot offers a women-led program specifically designed for women-led businesses. If you are a trailblazer leading an early-stage startup, SheBoot can assist you in obtaining the investment needed to elevate your business.
The program, designed and delivered by women investors and entrepreneurs for women founders, equips participants with essential skills and knowledge in legal, financial, and go-to-market areas to pitch their business and secure investment. SheBoot includes:
- A six-week bootcamp featuring interactive workshops and weekly pitch practices with investors
- Seven months of catered support from advisors, a coach, and a ghost board
- A pitch competition where participants compete for a share of $300,000 in equity-based investment from 30 women angels
Impact and achievements
[edit]Since its inception, SheBoot has made significant strides in supporting women entrepreneurs. Key achievements include:
- Over 46 women angel investors involved
- 51 graduates of SheBoot's programs
- More than $1,000,000 invested in diverse Canadian women-led technology-based businesses
- Over $20,000,000 raised collectively by alumnae
- 50% of founders supported are from diverse backgrounds
Funding and support
[edit]SheBoot has received support from several notable partners, including:
- National Research Council Canada[2]
- NACO (National Angel Capital Organization[3]
- BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada),[4] which serves as a co-investment partner. BDC's Thrive Lab initiative, which highlights their commitment to supporting women-led startups, is detailed in their.[5]
Media coverage
[edit]SheBoot has been featured in various media outlets for its contributions to empowering women entrepreneurs. Notable articles include:
- Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Venture Capital[6]
- SheBoot Co-Founder Welcomes Infusion of New Funding for Women-Led Startups in Ottawa[7]
- BDC's Thrive Lab Announces 25 Co-Investment Partners[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "SheBoot Official Website". SheBoot. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "National Research Council Canada". National Research Council Canada. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "NACO (National Angel Capital Organization)". NACO. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada)". BDC. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "BDC's Thrive Lab Announces 25 Co-Investment Partners". BDC. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in Venture Capital". Forbes. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "SheBoot Co-Founder Welcomes Infusion of New Funding for Women-Led Startups in Ottawa". Ottawa Business Journal. 8 March 2023. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "BDC's Thrive Lab Announces 25 Co-Investment Partners". BetaKit. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
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