GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; no public minimum or maximum disclosed.
Rolling — no fixed deadline, apply anytime.
FUNDING TYPE
Venture Capital
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public data on deal volume or acceptance rate is available.
The portfolio lists roughly 15 companies across multiple years, suggesting selective deal flow. The fund is run by a single managing partner, so decisions are likely centralized and relationship-driven.
WHAT IT TAKES
Check fit: confirm female founder or female-dominant market, and consumer lifestyle sector — 30 minutes
Send a message via the contact form or email jon@aforceventures.com with your pitch — 1-2 hours to prepare
Follow up and engage in conversation with Jon directly — Ongoing
WORTH KNOWING
A-Force explicitly welcomes co-ed teams where a female founder is part of the equation — you don't need to be an all-women team to qualify.
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