Investment Readiness Bootcamp
for Female Founders
Prepare for what’s next.
You’re building something big. Now it’s time to raise big.
This 5-week bootcamp is designed for women founders who are gearing up to fundraise and go-to-market. Gain access to the Fierce Foundry experts for guidance, to sharpen your pitch, and walk away with a real plan and real momentum. Led by seasoned operators and early-stage investors, you’ll build the core assets every founder needs: a fundable pitch deck, clear financials, a smart investor strategy, and the confidence to own the room. Only 10 spots available. Are you ready?
Here’s What’s Included:
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Laying the Foundation
Start by defining your “why,” identifying the core problem you're solving, and validating product-market fit through market analysis and customer discovery. You'll also build a clear understanding of your total addressable market, serviceable addressable market, and serviceable obtainable market.
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Building a Compelling Pitch
Craft a clear and confident pitch deck that tells your story, highlights your product roadmap, and outlines your go-to-market strategy. You’ll learn how to communicate your vision with clarity and conviction through persuasive storytelling and effective presentation techniques.
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Knowing Your Numbers
Gain a solid understanding of your startup’s financials, including key metrics that investors expect to see. This module will also help you determine how much funding to raise and when, based on your growth goals and runway needs.
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Fundraising Mechanics
Learn the fundamentals of startup financing, from SAFEs and convertible notes to equity and dilution. You'll explore the priorities and expectations of different investor types, VCs, angels, and family offices, to ensure you’re targeting the right capital for your business.
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Strategy & Execution
Build a personalized fundraising pipeline and learn how to secure warm introductions through strategic networking. You’ll also be equipped to negotiate terms, navigate investor conversations, and avoid common contract pitfalls.
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Pitch Practice & Investor Feedback
Put your skills to the test with two rounds of live pitch practice in front of real investors. You’ll receive individualized feedback, refine your pitch, and present at a virtual pitch event followed by a celebration to mark your progress.
Cirriculum & Outcomes
WEEK
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FOCUS AREAS
Pitch Deck Mechanics | Brand Positioning & Script
Pitch Deck Revisions & 1:1 Coaching Sessions
Financial Models & 1:1 Coaching Sessions
Investor Outreach Strategy
Fundraising Legal Must-Knows & 1:1 Coaching Sessions
Pitch Practice Sessions with real Investors
OUTCOMES
Clarifying your story, market, differentiation | How to write a script | Components of a pitch deck
Identify strengths & weaknesses of pitch deck | Actionable feedback & update log
Approach to aligning capital with milestones | Metrics & financial best practices for investor conversations
Define the Ideal Investor Profile, Creating a pipeline, Build outreach plan with tracking tools
Data rooms, Cap table management, Dilution, SAFE and other funding mechanisms
Assessment rubric evaluating strengths & weaknesses, follow up actions, new iterations of pitch
Who This Bootcamp Is For?
This program is designed for female founders based in the U.S. who are preparing for their first institutional fundraise within the next 6–12 months.
We’re looking for startups that are beyond the idea stage and have begun proving their potential. That could mean:
An MVP live in market and gaining early traction
Real customers or pilots underway
Or, in the case of deep tech or medtech, validated research and strong expert backing
Your company should be U.S.-incorporated and be ready to take the next step toward venture-scale growth.
If you’re seeking a founder-first, equity-free program that helps you get investor-ready without pulling you away from the day-to-day of building your company, and you value a supportive, women-centered environment, this bootcamp was built for you.
Timeline
December 15, 2025
Early Bird 10% applications are due
January 1, 2026
Applications Due
January 19, 2026
Bootcamp Starts
February 27, 2026
Bootcamp Ends
Program Pricing
The cost of the 6-week bootcamp is $2,700. Receive a 10% discount when you submit your application by December 15th.
Payment plans are available. If you are acceppted into the program, just ask to be set up on the plan.
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“The program exceeded my expectations with the level of advisers [Fierce Foundry] brought in”
Johnette Mannato, founder of Beauty Log Plus
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“As a Naval Academy graduate, I understand the meaning of the word boot camp, but severely underestimated the level of effort and work that would be involved with the boot camp in a really good way.”
Jenn Adam, founder of Simyli
About The Team
Our experts are not just guest speakers but hands-on collaborators who provide practical, one-on-one support to help you fine-tune your pitch, sharpen your financials, and craft a winning fundraising strategy. With their guidance, you will gain personalized insights and actionable feedback tailored to your unique startup challenges, empowering you to navigate the fundraising landscape with confidence and clarity.
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Melissa Wallace
CEO & Founding Partner
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Caroline Deliakis
Head of Founder Operations
