FundCircle: Impact & Gender Lens Track is a community-centered program designed for women and non-binary fund managers who are building, launching, or strengthening an impact investment fund. Blending peer learning, expert guidance, and applied exercises, the program helps fund managers clarify their investment thesis, integrate gender-lens practices, enhance due diligence and impact measurement systems, and strengthen their fundraising and LP engagement strategies – no matter their stage of development.

Launchpad: Ready for Investment is a blended learning, peer to peer engagement program designed to help women entrepreneurs in Ontario strengthen their investment readiness, deepen their impact competencies, and apply gender-lens tools in real business contexts. Participants complete modules at their own pace while joining weekly peer-led sessions where they learn from each other’s experiences, share challenges, and apply concepts through facilitated discussions and practical exercises.

Perspectives is a free, three-part program combining high-impact webinars, a hands-on in-person workshop, and personalized coaching to help women and non-binary entrepreneurs navigate the world of financing with clarity and confidence. Through expert-led content, live discussion with investors and personalized coaching, the program helps participants transform systemic barriers into strategic advantages.

WIN-VC Atlantic empowers women founders across the region to successfully navigate venture capital through a 10-episode podcast series showcasing real funding journeys and a specialized Investor Q&A cohort for 10 entrepreneurs preparing to raise capital. By combining visibility, storytelling, and practical coaching, the program strengthens investment readiness, confidence, and capability. Together, these initiatives help build a more equitable, competitive, and well-connected investment ecosystem in Atlantic Canada.

SVX Launchpad Online is a free virtual program that helps women and non-binary entrepreneurs with workshops, peer connections, sector experts, and mentors to help them become impact investment-ready.

The Essentials in Right-Fit Capital program supports entrepreneurs who are investment-curious, seeking to strengthen their business activities and identify the forms of funding best suited to their company’s needs and aspirations.

Investor Q&A is a role-play training console that improves women’s performance following pitches by providing automated, industry-agnostic, and unbiased feedback. Practice on your own time for 15 minutes a day, then join weekly meetups with the group to receive group support on your venture capital journey. This program has helped women win millions more over the life of their businesses!

Presented by Pond-Deshpande Centre (PDC), Firestarter provides tailored training and support programs women entrepreneurs need, free of cost. We consider the industry, stage of business, growth goals, and more to offer these customized programs. Upon completion, participants are eligible to receive a certificate of completion.

Through a combination of virtual and in-person training, and on-on-one coaching, FoundHers Innovation Lab will help you scale your business and prepare for venture capital funding. 

This investment readiness program is a financial empowerment journey designed exclusively for equity deserving women and non-binary entrepreneurs. We provide a supportive community and a knowledge based approach to help you master financial literacy, build a sustainable business, and harness the momentum needed for lasting success.

You’ve launched a product or service into the marketplace and are getting early traction. You’re hearing that you ‘should’ raise venture capital but you know you’re still a bit early for that, and you’re not yet sure if you want to. Join us PDC’s WIN-VC program where we’ll connect you to other founders, help you meet and network with founders who can help you further your vision, and support you with individualized coaching.