The Angel Initiative

Ben jij een aspirant Angel Investor? Op 6 maart organiseren wij een online event voor vrouwen die geïnteresseerd zijn in angel investing in female founded ventures. We geven een introductie over wie we zijn, wat we doen en hoe we dat doen. (Ook als je nog geen ervaring hebt met investeren maar wel meer wilt weten, ben je juist van harte welkom) We kijken tijdens deze bijeenkomst ook terug op een zeer geslaagd Her Capital Connection event. Tijdens deze bijeenkomst op 6 maart nemen Mara van der Ven en Laurie Lancee je mee in het selectieproces: hoe zijn we van 70 aanmeldingen naar de finalisten gegaan, en uiteindelijk tot 5 investeringen gekomen? Wat kun je verwachten: 👉🏻 Een introductie over The Angel Initiative 👉🏻 Inzicht in onze werkwijze en portfolio 👉🏻 Het complete verhaal achter Her Capital Connection 👉🏻 Praktische ervaring uit de selectieprocedure We delen graag onze kennis en ervaring met andere vrouwen die geïnteresseerd zijn in angel investing! Aanmelden kan via de link in comments. #angelinvesting #angels #ondernemers #femaleentrepreneurs

📢 Part 2 of our Investor Spotlight is here! These incredible angel investors are dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurs make an impact - we’re so proud to introduce you to Laurie Lancee, Wiegertje Groenveld, Sacha Martina 💁🏽♀️, Marijn Jongenengel - Sens, Bianca Van Galen, and Marleen Kappert! Read more about each of them below 🔽- and if you already secured a ticket to Her Capital Connection, you can meet them there! 👉 Ready to support female-led startups? Become part of The Angel Initiative and make a difference! We are a collective of women from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences - 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/e2p2NcpY Her Capital Connection is powered by KPMG Meijburg & Co, in collaboration with FEM-START, The Angel Initiative, Female Ventures, and Rockstart. This event is sponsored by INTO THE LIGHT and Gemeente Amstelveen. #HerCapitalConnection #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounders #AngelInvesting #Innovation #Startups #InvestInWomen #TheAngelInitiative #PitchEvent #EmpowerWomen #FemaleInvestors

With only 5 days left until Her Capital Connection's Dare to Dream Challenge, we're excited to highlight the angel investors supporting the incredible female founders we've been featuring the past week! In Part 1, we'd like to introduce you to Tessa de Flines, Marianne Bruijn, Mara van der Ven, Esther Bisschop, Femke Anne Beijerbergen van Henegouwen, and Janneke Boerman! Read more about each angel below 🔽! 👉 Want to join these angel investors and support the next wave of female-led startups? Become an Angel Investor with The Angel Initiative! You don’t need to be a millionaire to make an impact - your expertise is invaluable! 💼Become a member here: https://lnkd.in/e2p2NcpY Her Capital Connection is powered by KPMG Meijburg & Co, in collaboration with FEM-START, The Angel Initiative, Female Ventures, and Rockstart. This event is sponsored by INTO THE LIGHT and Gemeente Amstelveen. #HerCapitalConnection #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounders #AngelInvesting #Innovation #Startups #InvestInWomen #TheAngelInitiative #PitchEvent #EmpowerWomen #FemaleInvestors

✨ 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁. Swipe through our latest carousel to explore the highlights and wisdom shared by industry leaders, founders, and investors shaping the future of entrepreneurship! Here’s what you’ll find: 💬 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗾𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 from our incredible speakers and participants 🌟 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 from unique workshops like the one led by Andreas Vonder from INTO THE LIGHT – a special thanks to Andreas and Sandra Boer for creating this transformative experience for both founders and investors gearing up for 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 on January 24th! 👏 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗗𝗼𝗰𝗸 for facilitating this journey of growth and connection! Whether you’re seeking motivation, reflection, or a spark for your next big idea, this carousel is for YOU. 👉 Swipe through now, share your favorite moment in the comments, and join us in celebrating this incredible journey! 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: Gemeente Amstelveen, KPMG Meijburg & Co, INTO THE LIGHT, StartDock #HerCapitalConnection #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounders #Innovation #EmpowerWomen #InvestInWomen #TheAngelInitiative #Startups #PitchEvent #FemaleInvestors

⏳ 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟰𝘁𝗵? We’re exactly one week away from Her Capital Connection, where female entrepreneurs, angel investors, and industry leaders will come together for an afternoon of inspiration, learning, and networking. Don’t miss out on: 💠 Keynotes by Anke Huiskes and Barbara Barend 💠 Engaging masterclasses on essential topics for entrepreneurs and investors 💠The Dare to Dream Challenge, with the 5 startups pitching for up to €125,000 in investment 💠 A vibrant networking session to connect with like-minded professionals 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: 📅 Date: January 24, 2025 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📌 Location: KPMG Meijburg & Co, Amstelveen 🎟 Get your ticket now at https://lnkd.in/e48mrBzV. Her Capital Connection is powered by KPMG Meijburg & Co, in collaboration with FEM-START, The Angel Initiative, Female Ventures, and Rockstart. This event is sponsored by INTO THE LIGHT and Gemeente Amstelveen #HerCapitalConnection #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounders #AngelInvesting #Innovation #Startups #InvestInWomen #TheAngelInitiative #PitchEvent #EmpowerWomen #FemaleInvestors

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗹𝗲𝗳𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! Here they are - all incredible female founders of Her Capital Connection, in one easy overview! 🚀 🔗 Check out the roundup on our new blog post: https://lnkd.in/ess7e6aC 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸! 📅 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: Date: 24 January, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: KPMG Meijburg & Co, Amstelveen Tickets: https://lnkd.in/e_YpQAjG Her Capital Connection is powered by KPMG Meijburg & Co, in collaboration with FEM-START, The Angel Initiative, Female Ventures and Rockstart. This event is sponsored by INTO THE LIGHT and Gemeente Amstelveen. #HerCapitalConnection #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounders #AngelInvesting #Innovation #Startups #InvestInWomen #TheAngelInitiative #PitchEvent #EmpowerWomen #FemaleInvestors FEM-START Female Ventures Rockstart Marian Spier Simone van Bijsterveldt Zara Doyle Cunningham Tessa de Flines Mara van der Ven Bianca Van Galen Laurie Lancee Marianne Bruijn Esther Bisschop Sacha Martina 💁🏽♀️ Femke Anne Beijerbergen van Henegouwen Janneke Boerman Wiegertje Groenveld Marijn Jongenengel - Sens Caroline Beelen

🌟 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 – 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 🌟 Are you curious about angel investing but not sure where to start? This workshop at Her Capital Connection, led by The Angel Initiative, is designed to guide people through their first steps into the world of angel investing. We’ll discuss: 💡 Important factors like the time commitment you’re willing to make and the size of your investment tickets. 💡 An introduction to essential investor lingo to help you navigate the space. 💡 Practical tips, valuable resources, and a clear roadmap to begin making informed, impactful investments. This session is perfect for anyone ready to enter the angel investing space with confidence! 📅 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: Date: January 24, 2025 Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: KPMG Meijburg & Co, Amstelveen Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts and take your first steps into angel investing! 🎟️ Get your ticket now at: https://lnkd.in/e48mrBzV Her Capital Connection is powered by KPMG Meijburg & Co, in collaboration with FEM-START, The Angel Initiative, Female Ventures and Rockstart. This event is sponsored by INTO THE LIGHT and Gemeente Amstelveen #HerCapitalConnection #AngelInvesting #WomenInBusiness #Workshops

🌟 Meet the Finalists of Her Capital Connection! 🌟 Over the past weeks, we’ve been showcasing all 70 female founders who applied for Her Capital Connection. These entrepreneurs all have brilliant start-ups and all deserve funding! While we wish we could fund all of them, we’ve selected 5 startups to pitch at our event on January 24th! 🎉 Here they are: 💡PAVA- Femke Delissen PAVA provides innovative, non-invasive WiFi-sensing technology for patient monitoring in elderly care, enhancing efficiency and safety in nursing homes and home care settings. 💡tex.tracer- Jolanda Kooi tex.tracer offers a SaaS solution that collects and verifies supply chain data from the primary source, enabling fashion brands and retailers to monitor and improve their supply chains and avoid greenwashing. 🌍 💡 PackBack- Tine Bakia PackBack is creating a world where food and drinks leave no trace through smart systems that make packaging reuse efficient and convenient for food businesses and consumers. ♻️ 💡 LAYCO- Dieuwertje Drexhage LAYCO develops reusable medical equipment for maternal & neonatal care, making healthcare more sustainable and accessible worldwide. 🌏 💡 Madglove Amsterdam- Mădălina Rîurean A personalized remote care toolkit featuring functional orthotics designed to support adults and seniors with neurological and movement challenges, improving mobility and maintaining independence at home. ✨ Don’t miss the chance to see these amazing female founders pitch their game-changing ideas at our event on January 24th! ✨https://lnkd.in/e48mrBzV 👉 Want to support these startups and many more? Become an Angel Investor with The Angel Initiative! You don’t need to be a millionaire to make an impact—your expertise is invaluable! 💼🌟https://lnkd.in/e2p2NcpY #HerCapitalConnection #WomenInBusiness #FemaleFounders #AngelInvesting #Innovation #Startups #InvestInWomen #TheAngelInitiative #PitchEvent #EmpowerWomen #femaleInvestors FEM-START Female Ventures Rockstart Marian Spier Simone van Bijsterveldt Zara D. Tessa de Flines Mara van der Ven Bianca Van Galen Laurie Lancee Marianne Bruijn Esther Bisschop Sacha Martina 💁🏽♀️ Femke Anne Beijerbergen van Henegouwen Janneke Boerman Wiegertje Groenveld Marijn Jongenengel - Sens Caroline Beelen 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: Gemeente Amstelveen, KPMG Meijburg & Co, INTO THE LIGHT

🎉 The Final Chapter before we meet the finalists! 🎉 We're so close to the big moment—Her Capital Connection is just around the corner, and we’re happy to share the final part of our Founder Showcase before the 5 finalists are revealed on January 6! 🌟 These founders are doing amazing work, from tackling sustainability in fashion to creating innovative health tech and empowering women in the workplace. Whether it’s improving care for premature babies or offering tools for better team communication, these startups are making a huge impact! 🔜 Mark your calendars: On January 6, we’ll announce the 5 finalists who’ll pitch their startups at Her Capital Connection on January 24, where they'll compete for a €125K investment from The Angel Initiative! Become an angel and support these start-ups: https://lnkd.in/e2p2NcpY. 💥 Want to meet these amazing women in person? Join us at Her Capital Connection and be part of the change. 👉 Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/e48mrBzV Stay tuned as we reveal the finalists on January 6! Will one of these amazing founders be among the top 5? Don't miss it! 💥 FEM-START Female Ventures Rockstart Marian Spier Simone van Bijsterveldt Zara Doyle Cunningham Tessa de Flines Mara van der Ven Bianca Van Galen Laurie Lancee Marianne Bruijn Esther Bisschop Sacha Martina 💁🏽♀️ Femke Anne Beijerbergen van Henegouwen Janneke Boerman Wiegertje Groenveld Marijn Jongenengel - Sens Caroline Beelen #HerCapitalConnection #FemaleFounders #AngelInvesting #WomenEntrepreneurs #Innovation #StartupSuccess #FemaleLeadership #Sustainability #TechForGood #HealthTech #SocialImpact

Meet Your Host: Marian Spier 🎙️ We’re proud to announce that Marian Spier, co-founder of FEM-START and a leading advocate for women in business, will host 𝐇𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 on January 24, 2025. Marian’s commitment to empowering female entrepreneurs and fostering innovation makes her the perfect guide for this exciting event. Expect an inspiring afternoon of networking, learning, and investment opportunities. Highlights: 🌟 The “Dare to Dream” Challenge, where female-led startups will pitch for up to €125,000. 🌟 Keynotes, workshops, and networking sessions designed to connect angel investors and high-potential entrepreneurs. 📅 Date: January 24, 2025 🕒 Time: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📍 Location: KPMG Meijburg & Co, Amstelveen Don’t miss the chance to connect and invest in the future of female-led innovation! Get your ticket by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/e48mrBzV This event is powered by KPMG Meijburg & Co, in collaboration with FEM-START, The Angel Initiative, Female Ventures, and Rockstart. #HerCapitalConnection #Pitching #FemaleEntrepreneurs #Innovation #Networking