GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Varies; early-stage venture investment, amount not publicly specified.
Rolling submissions — no fixed deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
Venture Capital
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
They have backed over 100 portfolio companies, with those companies generating over $15 billion in combined market value.
No specific acceptance rate is published. As an active early-stage fund with a focused thesis, competition among qualifying woman-led consumer tech startups is real but the niche criteria filters the pool significantly.
WHAT IT TAKES
Review their portfolio to confirm your company fits the consumer tech and female-led criteria — 1-2 hours
Submit an inquiry or pitch through their website contact or HOP Fellowship channel — 1-2 hours to prepare
Engage in partner conversations if selected for follow-up — Weeks to months
WORTH KNOWING
Halogen runs a HOP Fellowship program in addition to direct investment — if you're not yet ready for a check, the fellowship may be a meaningful entry point to get on their radar.
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Astia Investment
Amount not specified; Astia manages $65M+ AUM across 180+ investments.
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