Supporting Women Founders

Google for Startups is on a mission to support a global startup community that is inclusive, accessible, and equitable—not only because it is the right thing to do, but because diversity drives innovation.

The challenge

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The challenge

Women founders received only 3% of overall VC funding last year, and consistently rate access to networks and funding as the biggest obstacles impeding startup success. Google for Startups is committed to closing the startup gender gap by connecting women founders to the people, programs, and resources they need to grow and scale their businesses.

Upcoming programs for women founders

Insights & research on women founders

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I learned a lot from the program, including knowing I am not alone in struggling with the issues I face. I learned a lot from our mentors and other women entrepreneurs…The program made me dream even bigger.

Hanna Kim

Founder and CEO at GRIP

Partner programs for women founders

Google for Startups also partners with organizations around the world on a shared mission to close the startup gender gap. Learn more about some women-focused programs and events from startup communities in our network.

Level Up

Partner: 91 Springboard

An unique opportunity for 500 women-led startups in India to enhance their skills and knowledge in key elements of business, tech, leadership and investment-readiness.

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92 Express

Partner: Cocoon

92 Express aims to empower women-led startups with an express path to hardware innovation.

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Story Night

Partner: Startup Lady

Tell your story. Inspire the next generation of women entrepreneurs.

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Female Founders Day

Partner: Female Startup Leaders

Female Startup Leaders aims to champion women founders across Spain, and foster connections to generate a community of support and knowledge.

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