New to the unlock VC Summit 2025: Founders Connect. On Day 3 (Wed 15th) of our summit, we bring together 30 exceptional early stage female founders and hundreds of top-tier investors for targeted, high-impact connections. This carefully curated session creates the ideal environment for meaningful conversations that lead to investment opportunities. With a thoughtfully designed format that prioritises quality interactions over rushed pitches, Founders Connect is a catalyst for funding relationships that extend far beyond the summit.

For Investors: Why Attend

In a market where differentiated deal flow is your competitive advantage, Founders Connect offers you access to 30 carefully selected female founders ready to scale groundbreaking businesses.

Let's be honest – if you're only seeing deals from the same networks, you're missing opportunities. Our selection committee (featuring investors from Northzone, Alven, and DN Capital) will do the heavy lifting, vetting applications to bring you founders with proven traction, innovative solutions, and the resilience needed to thrive.

The data is clear: diverse teams drive better returns. Management teams mostly composed of women outperform men-only teams by 9.3%.

Why this matters now:

• Exclusive access to pre-vetted, high-potential female founders across all sectors and stages
• Efficiency – meet multiple outstanding teams in one focused session
• First-mover advantage on opportunities others might miss
• Contribution to meaningful change in the industry while driving returns

Venture capital thrives on outliers and exceptions. Join us at Founders Connect and discover your next deal.

For Founders: Why Apply

Ready to supercharge your fundraising journey? Join us for Founders Connect at the unlock VC Summit 2025 in Paris – where 30 exceptional female founders will get direct access to over 400 top-tier investors actively looking to back diverse talent.

This isn't just another pitch session. We've crafted an intimate, high-impact environment where meaningful connections happen.

The VC landscape remains challenging, with only 2% of funding going to all-women teams. But in this room, you'll find investors who understand that diversity drives returns. They're here specifically to meet you.

What you'll gain:

✨Face time with decision-makers from leading funds (Wed 15th Oct)

✨ Exclusive Founders Lunch (Wed 15th Oct)

✨ An afternoon of workshops, talks and connections to specialists (Tues 14th Oct)