Women Founders Fund

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The Google for Startups Women Founders Fund aims to close the startup gender gap by providing women-led startups with equity-free funding, mentorship, Google Cloud credits, and ongoing product support.

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About the initiative

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About the initiative

Google for Startups Women Founders Funds provide non-dilutive cash awards and hands-on support to help selected founders build and grow their businesses.

In addition, recipients receive ongoing Google mentorship, Google Cloud credits, and product support to help them navigate every stage of their startup journey.

Key benefits

  • Access to capital

    Up to $100K in equity-free cash will be awarded to each startup.

  • Google Cloud credits and support

    Receive Google Cloud credits and dedicated support via the Google for Startups Cloud Program.

  • Founder network

    Connect and get support from fellow founders as a part of the Google for Startups alumni network.

  • Custom mentorship

    Receive tailored product and leadership support from Google mentors and industry experts.

  • Leadership training

    Become a more effective leader through research-based strategies and expert coaching.

Entry criteria

Entry criteria

  • Diverse companies with at least one woman founder in their founding team
  • Founder must be working full time on the startup
  • Between Pre-seed and Series A
  • Building a scalable product or service with a significant total addressable market and defensible growth model

Current programs

Find a Women Founders Fund for you

There are no Women Founders Funds available at the moment.