We empower female refugees & entrepreneurs

A case for gender diversity

Numerous studies showcase the benefits of gender diversity in the entrepreneurial world:

-- Boost in company reputation

-- Profitability increases by 63%

-- Talent attraction and retainment improves by 60%

-- Consumer interest and demand increase by 38%

A McKinsey Global Institute report finds that women’s equality can add $12 trillion to global growth.

The World Economic Forum supports McKinsey's findings, highlighting that economic upside represents approximately 26% of the projected global GDP, a sum larger than the current size of the U.S. economy.

Research by Boston Consulting Group reveals that

-- 10% of European start-ups are founded by women

-- Around 7% carried out fundraising campaigns

-- Only 2% of funds were raised

In Norway, Innovation Norway and NRK state that

-- 1 of 5 entrepreneurs is a woman

-- 0.7% of capital investments go to female founders

In addition, Bergen has welcomed over 2,000 Ukrainian refugees so far

-- The majority of these refugees are women

-- Nearly 60% have completed higher education

-- 4 in 5 refugees living in Bergen are unemployed

-- Below 30% can speak English or Norwegian

Women founders in Bergen need a platform to successfully launch their businesses. Some require the right support for establishing and growing their ventures, while others must also overcome language barriers.

Our goal

We contribute to the establishment and development of start-ups with female founders in Bergen.

We offer

-- Free seating at a modern office centrally located in Bergen

-- Free mentoring covering a wide range of topics from business strategy to investor pitching

-- Access to a broad network of potential investors and collaborative partners

-- Networking events where you can build and extend your network

-- On-the-job training in Norwegian and English for female refugees from Ukraine

Founder & CEO

Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, chances are I've been there. At one point in my career, I made the bold decision to leave a secure, well-paid corporate job, alongside some amazing people, to embrace the unknown of entrepreneurship.

Now, I help female founders transform their ideas into thriving businesses. My mission is to help you avoid common pitfalls and accelerate your learning for quick and effective growth.

Co-founder & CFO

Co-founder & COO