The FoundHER Accelerator:

DeadLine of Applications: June 30, 2026
"The room was never built for her. So we built a new one."
"Bold isn't a personality. It's a prerequisite."
"She doesn't need a seat at the table. She's building her own."

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What to Expect: The FoundHer Standard
Funded with rigor. Backed with conviction. Built to last.
This isn't a women's initiative. It's an investment thesis.
❋ An operator network, not a Rolodex
Curated access to women operators, founders, and specialists who've scaled the exact stage she's in. Real introductions. Real follow-through. No performative mentorship.
❋A circle of women who get it -Space to be a whole person
A curated community of founders at every stage — the ones one step ahead, one step beside, and one step behind her. Real friendships. Honest conversations. The group chat she didn't know she needed.
❋ A Women-Only Accelerator for Bold Founder

A small, curated group of founders building at the same altitude. The peers who become co-conspirators, first customers, future co-investors, and lifelong friends. The group chat that outlasts the program.

❋ A boardroom that already believes her

Every investor at the table has either built, backed, or bet on women-led companies. She walks in without translating her vision; and walks out with conviction behind it.

❋ Capital that moves at her pace

Check sizes from pre-seed to Series A, deployed without the gatekeeping. No warm-intro tax. No pattern-matching against someone else's playbook. Just a clear path from pitch to wire.

❋ Visibility that compounds
Editorial features, founder spotlights, and platform moments designed to put her company in front of the customers, hires, and follow-on investors who matter.
❋Mentorship that actually shows up
Operators and advisors who answer the message, take the call, and stay through the hard quarters. Not a logo wall. A lifeline.
❋ A Supportive Space

Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

❋ Ready to Apply?
The boldest founders don't wait for permission. They submit the application.

2026 FoundHER Applications

Timeline 2026 Cohort Timeline

Four moments. One transformative season. A clear path from application to launch.

We've designed the FoundHer Accelerator timeline to respect your time, your business, and your bandwidth. Every date is intentional; giving you space to apply thoughtfully, pitch boldly, and prepare fully for the work ahead.


❋ June 30, 2026 — Application Deadline
Submit your application by June 30th to be considered for the 2026 cohort. We read every application personally; no algorithms, no auto-rejects, no warm-intro requirements. Just your story, your company, and your vision, reviewed by women who understand what it takes to build.

Tell us who you are. We're listening.

This is where it begins.


❋ July 13–24, 2026 — Finalist Pitches
Our top 3–5 applicants are invited to present a 30 minute pitch (live or virtually), whichever suits you best. This isn't a performance. It's a conversation. A chance to walk us through your company the way you'd walk a trusted partner through it.

Come as you are. Pitch like you mean it.

The room you've been waiting for.


❋ August 5, 2026 — Applicants Notified
The final two companies are selected and personally notified. Whether you're in the cohort or not, every finalist receives honest feedback and a clear next step — because your time deserves more than a form letter.

Two companies. One unforgettable yes.

The call you'll remember.


The 2026 FoundHer Accelerator officially begins. Capital deployed. Cohort assembled. Mentors activated. The work — and the community — starts here.

Welcome to the room rebuilt.
❋ September 9, 2026 — Cohort Launch

Day one of what's next.


❋ September 9, 2026 — Cohort Launch
  • She didn't ask for a seat. She funded the table." "Bet on her early. Watch her rewrite the math." "The next unicorn isn't hiding. She's just been underfunded."

    Aliza Dawn Faller, Founder

  • "Every great company starts with a woman who refused to wait." "We're not closing the gap. We're building past it." "Boldness isn't loud. It's a woman who keeps building anyway."

    Aliza Dawn Faller - Founder

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