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HerStartup

HerStartup

Business Intelligence Platforms

Helping female founders start, fund, and scale their businesses.

About us

HerStartup is the startup execution partner for female founders, providing the strategy, infrastructure, and funding support needed to build and scale high-growth businesses. The entrepreneurial landscape was not designed for women, and too many founders spend more time overcoming barriers than executing on their vision. HerStartup changes that by offering a structured approach to startup success, equipping female-led businesses with the tools, insights, and networks they need to scale efficiently and compete at the highest level. We don’t just advise - we execute. From refining business models to securing investment and optimising growth strategies, HerStartup gives female founders the competitive edge they need to move beyond the early stages and build sustainable, high-growth businesses.

Website
https://www.herstartup.co/
Industry
Business Intelligence Platforms
Company size
2-10 employees
Headquarters
St Albans
Type
Public Company
Founded
2024

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Employees at HerStartup

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  • Over the last four months, we ran 𝗙𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗛𝟯𝗥, a female crowdfunding pilot. We put our money where our mouth was and raised funds for women-led businesses. We backed female founders when so many wouldn’t. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻’𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴. And that’s okay. What we 𝘥𝘰 love - what we’ve always done best - is helping female founders 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁, 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱, and 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀. That’s our core, our expertise, our bread and butter. And now, we’re doing it 𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿, and 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. 🚀 FUNDH3R is now HerStartup. A name that reflects exactly what we do: ✔ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 - providing expert guidance, investor matching, and the right tools to build a business that lasts. No overpriced consultants, no scattered advice - just real, ongoing support for one simple monthly fee. 💡 𝗛𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝘂𝗯 - a brand-new, 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 with bite-sized, actionable insights on the topics that matter most. From fundraising and branding to scaling and investor readiness, we drop new videos every week. Have a topic you want covered? Request it, and we’ll make a 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 (or your website). On us :) 💰 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲. We focus on 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆, and 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, making sure female founders get the right funding 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲. The mission remains the same - but this time, we’re doubling down on what truly 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗹 for women in business. 🔎 Check out the new site: 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽.𝗰𝗼. Oh, and what do you think of the new color scheme? The pinks and oranges represent the sun rising on female entrepreneurship - because ladies, it is well and truly our time. 💪🌞 We've always been about 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. If you need 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 to start and scale your business, get in touch - 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗶𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲. #HerStartup #femalefounders #investInWomen #startup

  • ✨ That’s a Wrap on the FUNDH3R Crowdfunding Pilot! ✨ To the incredible women who took part in the UK's very first female crowdfunding pilot - thank you. For trusting us, for putting yourselves out there, and for showing the world what’s possible when women back themselves, and each other. We are so proud that we got to help you raise funds, and we can’t wait to see where your businesses go next. To everyone who pledged, shared, and supported from the sidelines - we appreciate you. Every pound, every repost, every word of encouragement made a difference. Because when women fund women, we don’t just build businesses - we change the system. This is just the beginning. 🚀 Stay tuned for what’s next - better, smarter, and more accessible funding options for women in business. Because the gender funding gap isn't going to close itself. #fundh3r #womenfundingwomen #crowdfunding #womeninbusiness #funding

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    Founder & CEO of INOVAI & HerStartup | The Future of Startup Growth | LLB LPC LLM

    💡Founder Tip: Regular Money Check-Ins Are Non-Negotiable As founders, we often celebrate growth metrics - onboarding more clients, hitting new revenue milestones, and outperforming the previous quarter. But just because more money is coming in doesn’t mean your financial systems are keeping pace. If you’re still operating under the same setup you had before growth, you might miss opportunities or, create inefficiencies. That’s why regular money check-ins are essential. Taking time to review your financial systems helps you: ✔️ Adjust to growth: If revenue has increased, set aside more for reinvestment, savings, or scaling strategies. ✔️ Spot inefficiencies: Are your expenses creeping up? Are certain areas draining resources without delivering ROI? ✔️ Optimise for the future: Make intentional decisions about where to allocate funds to fuel growth, whether that’s hiring, marketing, or product development. Success isn’t just about bringing in more revenue - it’s about knowing exactly where your money is going and making it work harder for your business. Set a recurring time to review your financials, analyse your cash flow, and realign your systems. It’s not just smart - it’s essential for long-term sustainability. How often do you check in on your finances? 👇 #startuptips #money #growth

  • 4 Days Left to Access Our January Mini Business Audit Offer (£69) Every business has the potential to grow - but growth starts with understanding where you stand. That’s why, until 31st January, we’re offering our Mini Business Audit for just £69 (usually £269). This isn’t about overwhelming you with data - it’s about giving you a clear, actionable snapshot of your business to help you move forward with confidence. What is the Mini Business Audit? We’ve designed this tailored, 10-page report to give you clarity and uncover opportunities in key areas of your business, including: 👉 Your business model: How you’re creating value and where you could strengthen. 👉 Your marketing strategy: What’s working, what’s not, and how to connect with your audience. 👉 Your brand identity: Whether your brand aligns with your vision and resonates with your audience. 👉 Your processes: How to streamline and focus for efficiency. Why Are We Doing This? At FUNDH3R, we know how challenging it can be to step back from the day-to-day and see the bigger picture. January is often a time for reflection and planning, but not everyone has the tools - or the budget - to fully assess where their business stands. By offering this audit at an accessible price, we want to make it easier for you to get the clarity you need to grow in #2025. This isn’t just about identifying what’s holding you back; it’s about equipping you with the insight to take confident steps forward. Why Does It Matter? Businesses that take the time to reflect on their foundations are the ones that thrive. Whether you’re preparing for a rebrand, scaling, or simply figuring out your next move, this audit can help you: 💡 Refine your direction. 💡 Spot opportunities you may have overlooked. 💡 Approach decisions with focus and clarity. This special £69 offer is available until 31st January. After that, the price returns to £269, so if you’ve been waiting for the right moment to get a fresh perspective on your business, now’s the time. 👉 Ready to take the next step? https://lnkd.in/e55E9yfF 💬 Have questions? Drop them in the comments or DM us.

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    Founder & CEO of INOVAI & HerStartup | The Future of Startup Growth | LLB LPC LLM

    🚀 Unlock the Formula for Financial Freedom: The Female Wealth Algorithm Webinar "If your processes aren't smarter than your obstacles, you're working too hard." Are you ready to learn how to build smarter, scalable systems that create wealth, reduce overwhelm, and unlock your full potential? Join Jaskiran and I tonight for The Female Wealth Algorithm, a transformative webinar designed to help women turn financial goals into actionable strategies. Here’s what we’ll cover: ✨ Think Like an Algorithm: Discover how to adapt, refine, and continuously improve your processes for long-term success. 💡 Smarter Money Systems: Learn to automate, optimise, and manage your finances like a pro. 📊 Scalable Processes: Build workflows that grow with you, so you’re ready to scale your wealth and business. 🎯 Confident Decision-Making: Use proven frameworks to make smart, strategic choices with your money and resources. 🔥 Risk Management Made Simple: Start small, fail fast, learn faster, and always have a Plan B. 💪 Find Your “Why”: Align every action with your purpose to create meaningful, sustainable success. This isn’t just theory - it’s about actionable steps to create wealth and scale your business. We’ll share tools, strategies, and insights that will empower you to take control of your financial future. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, this webinar is your chance to learn, grow, and unlock your wealth potential. 📅 Date: Tonight ⏰ Time: 5:30pm 📍 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e_mDRgAd See you tonight! #algorithm #financialfreedom #entrepreneurs #wealth #investinwomen #webinar

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    Founder & CEO of INOVAI & HerStartup | The Future of Startup Growth | LLB LPC LLM

    What a start to 2025 for FUNDH3R! 👉 14 days to go until our first ever round of hosted rewards-based crowdfunding campaigns come to an end (thank you for all your support!). Please pledge if you haven't already (or pledge again😆) at www.fundh3r.com/campaigns. 👉 We've just concluded our 5th Mini Business Audit of January (our New Year deal has gone down so well with lots of amazing feedback already - testimonials to come!). https://lnkd.in/eJmpNVNv 👉 We've brought on an incredible COO (introductions to be made soon!) 👉 Our AI tech stack is in development and will help automate key processes for our clients, whilst still always prioritising human input. 👉 I have kindly been invited to numerous summits as a keynote speaker, podcasts and webinars over the next couple of months. 👉 We expanded our team and our offerings - now providing a whole suite of startup services for female founders - transparent, affordable pricing and value added at every touchpoint of their journeys. Check these out here: https://lnkd.in/eVjwgrPz We are building something incredible at FUNDH3R, uniquely incorporating a whole host of services that help female founders start, fund and scale their businesses. If you've been part of our journey so far, thank you 🩵. If you'd like to be part of our journey, please get in touch, we are always looking to partner with ambitious women who have a genuine passion for creating a more equitable startup and funding landscape for female #entrepreneurs. #femalefounders #startups #business

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  • Are you a serial entrepreneur?

    View profile for Nina Fowler

    Founder & CEO of INOVAI & HerStartup | The Future of Startup Growth | LLB LPC LLM

    My Biggest Challenge as an Ex-Serial Entrepreneur? The incessant desire to turn EVERY great idea or market gap into a business.💡 While I’ve always hated the term "serial entrepreneur," there’s no denying that’s exactly what I used to be. And only now, after years of hard-learned lessons about staying focused on one thing at a time, do I see the pitfalls of trying to do it all. My serial entrepreneurial-self looked like this: 🎨 No educational and fun kids’ classes for my daughter after leaving my career in law? Started one myself. 🥗 No healthy fast food during the pandemic? Started one myself. 🌮 No Mexican in St Albans? Started one myself. 💰 No money-pooling platform for women to raise debt-free finance? Started one myself. 🧠 No neuroscientific approach to dating? I started developing an app called The Love Code after dating a neuroscientist, convinced it was what #Tinder and #Bumble were missing😂 (if only it were that simple!). Were all my ventures successful? Most, yes. But the ones that didn’t take off taught me invaluable lessons (but you knew I was going to say that). But that’s the point: so many entrepreneurs fall in love with the process - the creativity, the strategy, the thrill of building something new. That drive is powerful, but it’s also a double-edged sword. Without focus, you risk chasing too many ideas, spreading yourself thin, and ultimately stalling your progress. True success comes not from doing everything, but from doing the right things with clarity, intention, and unwavering commitment. My years of serial entrepreneurship are exactly why I’m so passionate about helping other female founders now. I am well-versed in the emotions involved in starting a business. I’ve been there. I'm great at identifying opportunities. I’ve learned how to focus on the right things, prepare for the challenges, prioritise effectively, and bring clarity to the noise. And while I still love building things, it’s now about helping others navigate the same path with fewer mistakes, more confidence, and the right tools to thrive. ✨ The lesson? Less is more. Focus wins. Clarity scales. ✨ If you’re an entrepreneur with a busy, excitable brain, take a breath and ask yourself: what’s the one thing that truly deserves your focus? Are you passionate about it? Is there a market for it? Are you an expert or are you willing to become an expert in it? If so, focus on making that a success before moving on to the next thing. 👋 I'm Nina Fowler, CEO & Founder of FUNDH3R and StartupCo.AI, helping entrepreneurs get funding ready through specialised startup services. Follow for daily posts on all things #entrepreneurship.

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    Founder & CEO of INOVAI & HerStartup | The Future of Startup Growth | LLB LPC LLM

    🌟Funding Female Entrepreneurs🌟 When we launched FUNDH3R in November, our mission was simple yet ambitious: to transform how women access funding - whether through #crowdfunding or securing #investment from other sources. In just a few months, we received over 200 applications from passionate female founders. While we’ve helped some incredible businesses raise funds, we’ve uncovered a cold truth: many businesses aren’t ready for funding. Our true strength lies in helping them get there. Raising funds is not just about having a great idea or pitch. Most startups need the right tools, guidance, and structure to become “funding ready” before they can secure investment - and that’s where we excel. What We’ve Learned: ✅ Success takes time, strategy, and dedication tailored to each founder’s goals. ✅ Investors need clarity and confidence. A solid business plan, realistic financials, and a compelling story are critical to win them over. ✅ Support is key. Founders don’t just need funding - they need strategies, workflows, mentorship, time and clarity to thrive. Where We’re Headed: We’re doubling down on what matters most: empowering women to get funding ready with a comprehensive approach. 🔹 Startup Services: Strategic tools and guidance to bridge the gap between early-stage businesses and investment readiness. Explore services here. https://lnkd.in/eVjwgrPz 🔹 Mentorship & Coaching: Helping women overcome internal barriers, build confidence, and gain the clarity needed to grow their businesses. Learn more. Explore coaching and mentorship here: https://lnkd.in/eNzxWd8B 🔹 Investor Matchmaking: Expanding our network to connect prepared founders with the right funding opportunities. 🔹 Leveraging AI: Streamlining processes like campaign setup, analytics, and investor outreach, while keeping the human touch central to everything we do. Our growing team includes: 👉 A services team dedicated to helping women become fully funding-ready. 👉 A dedicated crowdfunding team focused on running fewer, highly curated campaigns designed to deliver maximum impact. 👉 An investor matchmaking team focused on connecting founders with the right investors. #2025 is the year we change the game for female founders. Together, we’re building a future where women have the tools, support, and opportunities to succeed.💪 If you'd like to partner with us to provide value and expertise to female founders on their funding journeys, email partners@fundh3r.com

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    Founder & CEO of INOVAI & HerStartup | The Future of Startup Growth | LLB LPC LLM

    Baby Bambino's's has been featured in a UK News Group article, written by Olly Attfield-Tomes and we couldn't be prouder of Priscilla Karsan❤️. This incredible woman has won multiple industry awards, started and grew her children's clothing business whilst being a single mum to 2 little ones, and is one of the loveliest human beings I have the pleasure of knowing. FUNDH3R received a lovely little mention in the article, encouraging everyone to support Baby Bambino's crowdfunding campaign. So please show your support at https://lnkd.in/eBjksmhK. You can pledge as little as £10, with all funds going toward helping Priscilla elevate her business to new heights. She’s gearing up to launch an exciting children’s football fashion range, and your support will enable her to expand her offerings even further! Less than 20 days to go to back this amazing female founder so please give what you can, there are some gorgeous rewards in return for your pledge.✨

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    #Business News! Baby Bambino's takes the children's fashion industry by storm, winning awards and earning celebrity endorsements Baby Bambino’s, the unique and affordable baby and toddler clothing brand, is making a major impact in the children’s fashion world. Its redefining baby and toddler fashion, captivating the hearts of style conscious parents nationwide. With its innovative designs and unwavering commitment to creating standout collections, Baby Bambino’s is paving the way for a new era in children’s clothing where practicality meets cutting edge style Founded by a mum of 2 daughters, the brand is gaining recognition for its quality designs, celebrity collaborations and award-winning success. Baby Bambino’s is fast becoming a household name as it continues to grow and inspire. Click here to read more -> https://bit.ly/3PEgtsZ -> Priscilla K., Theo Paphitis, Lucas Farrimond, Jessica Littlewood, SBS Small Business Sunday -> #ChildrensFashion #Fashion #Baby #Toddler #ClothingBrand #UKNewsGroup #NorthWest

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    Founder & CEO of INOVAI & HerStartup | The Future of Startup Growth | LLB LPC LLM

    The Female Wealth Algorithm Webinar Jaskiran (founder of Finance Therapy) and I (founder of FUNDH3R) share an unwavering commitment to cutting through the noise and giving women practical, no-BS advice on building sustainable businesses and fostering the kind of financial mindset that makes it possible. We believe that true financial #success begins with two things: a solid understanding of financial literacy and an honest look at your own relationship with #money. Without these, you risk running into the same challenges - both in your business and in your life - time and time again. This isn’t your typical “save money” or “fix your mindset” webinar. It’s an honest conversation about the things that really matter: uncovering the habits and patterns that shape your finances, clarifying your goals, and taking meaningful steps towards building wealth and finding contentment. How we'll do this: 👉 We’ll Help You Start Where You Are: No matter your financial situation, this is your chance to take stock and get clear on your starting point. No sugarcoating. Just a baseline to grow from. 👉 You’ll Learn Systems That Actually Work: Managing money doesn’t have to be exhausting. We’ll walk you through smarter, easier ways to manage your finances, make confident investments, and create opportunities that scale. 👉 It’s About More Than Money: Building businesses and wealth isn't just about money. It’s about what that wealth allows you to do. It's about finding your "why". Join us: 📅 Friday, 24th January 🕔 5:30–6:30 PM 💻 Sign up at www.fundh3r.com/webinars

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