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HONG KONG SAR – FEW is committed to continuing to build a valuable database of impact investors, who share the platform\u2019s mission to support female founders and welcome opportunities to invest in companies with excellent growth potential. Each of the hand-picked three companies selected to participate in the FEW Accelerator program will receive a US$10,000-US$100,000 cash investment, mentorship and marketing services for a 5-10% equity share.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n Benefits from the 3-month FEW Accelerator Program include:<\/span><\/b>\n<\/p>\n \nTo fuel growth and refine strategy, participants will benefit from mentorship with two experienced industry leaders with relevant experience, who can provide invaluable perspectives on business models, client acquisition, fundraising strategies, and more. They can also expect a minimum of three articles published by media partners, which will boost the company\u2019s profile, enhance branding messages and attract new customers. Meanwhile, FEW\u2019s team of professionals will also impart private equity, venture capital, legal, and marketing expertise to round out the program\u2019s holistic approach.<\/span><\/p>\n FEW represents Asia-Pacific\u2019s largest business platform for female founders, with more than 20,000 members, 1,800 investors and 100 corporate partners, including UBS, Credit Suisse, Silicon Valley Bank, KPMG, Forbes China and SCMP. As a regional leader, FEW believes in making space at the table for more female entrepreneurs, thereby promoting the economic participation of future generations of women.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n The FEW Accelerator builds on the success of the FEW Incubator 2021 sponsored by Apollo Future Mobility Group, iptiQ by Swiss Re and InvestHK, which welcomed 13 women-led tech startups with cash grants totalling over HK$1 million. As a natural progression, the FEW Accelerator focuses on established businesses ripe for expansion. <\/span>\n<\/p>\n \u201cBeing an entrepreneur can be lonely, especially as a woman. Having access to a community for support and inspiration is important for me,\u201d says Peggy Cheung, a serial entrepreneur who participated in the FEW Incubator on behalf of Gump, a SaaS collaboration platform.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t recommend FEW enough if you\u2019re a female founder looking to grow your business and join a fun community of like-minded #girlbosses. Plus, I\u2019ve been able to expand my network and meet potential investors to explore fundraising opportunities \u2013 it\u2019s been an invaluable experience for me personally.\u201d<\/span>\n<\/p>\n “Even when women have an amazing product and potential to grow, it can be challenging for them to make inroads, find the right investors and ultimately ask for financing. We strive to empower female founders by creating a network of investors and through the FEW Accelerator program,\u201d says Ines Gafsi, Co-founder and COO of FEW. \u201cThe program may end after 12 weeks, but our support continues. Participants will also be embraced by the FEW community, where meaningful connections and business inspiration flourish on a daily basis.\u201d<\/span>\n<\/p>\n Applications are now open for the 2022 FEW Accelerator program. Here\u2019s how to apply: <\/span><\/i><\/b>\n<\/p>\n Application Instructions<\/span><\/i><\/b> Selection Criteria:<\/span><\/i><\/b> Application Schedule<\/span><\/i><\/b>:<\/span><\/i><\/b>
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\n30 May 2022 –<\/span> Established in 2015, Female Entrepreneurs Worldwide (FEW) is Asia-Pacific\u2019s largest membership platform, gathering female founders, <\/i>executives and investors to support women to reach their business goals. <\/i>Throughout its impactful seven-year history, FEW has established a full scale of capabilities for entrepreneurs, from understanding business models and helping startups to scale up to successful fundraising. Our latest initiative is the three-month FEW Accelerator, offering mature startups a range of services from cash investments, mentorship, media coverage and valuable access to FEW\u2019s exclusive investor network, while charting a clear pathway for expansion.<\/span>
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Applicants should sign up <\/span>here<\/a><\/span> before June 15th, 2022.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n
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We\u2019re looking for female entrepreneurs, particularly those in the ESG space or seeking access to a female client demographic, with a minimum of an 18-month track record and scalability potential, and a Go-To-Market strategy for APAC regions.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n
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Applications are open until June 15th, 2022. Applications are evaluated by an independent advisory team that includes venture capitalists, academics, and industry veterans.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n