GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
Equity investment; specific check sizes not publicly disclosed. Seed stage.
Rolling submissions — no fixed deadline.
FUNDING TYPE
Venture Capital
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
They have funded 38 companies across two funds, with 75% having a woman CEO.
Portfolio size suggests selective, relationship-driven investing. The 90% conversion rate to Series A signals they back strong companies, meaning competition for entry is real.
WHAT IT TAKES
Confirm eligibility: for-profit tech, seed stage, woman C-level with equity — 1 day
Reach out via their 'Let's Talk' contact page — 1–2 hours
Pitch and due diligence process — Weeks to months
WORTH KNOWING
StandUp emphasizes community — their portfolio founders build reciprocal relationships with each other. A warm introduction from a current portfolio founder likely carries weight.
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