GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Grant amount varies; no specific figures disclosed.
Annual cycle; no specific deadline listed on the funder page.
FUNDING TYPE
Grant
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
No public acceptance rate is listed, but this is a curated angel fund with a narrow sector and leadership focus.
They describe themselves as active investors who are selective about founders who will genuinely leverage their network and expertise — not just take capital. Competition is real given the specificity of criteria.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm eligibility — female founder, C-suite exec, or plan to recruit women to leadership — 1 day
Review investment criteria and prepare a pitch aligned to their sectors and capital-efficiency focus — 1–2 weeks
Submit via their website contact or pitch process — 1–2 days
WORTH KNOWING
BELLE explicitly values their human capital — their extensive advisory councils (tech, marketing, exit) — as much as their financial capital. Founders who show they want active investor involvement, not just a check, will likely resonate more with this fund.
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