Zia connects female founders with mentors, investors & sponsors - closing the access gap and accelerating women-led innovation across Europe.
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We’ve got our eyes on these numbers & we need you to change the game.
2.8%
of European VC funding goes to female-founded companies
15%
of European VC general partners are women
2x
men are 2x more likely to start businesses than women
Access is everything.
Europe doesn’t lack ambition or talent - it lacks access. Zia connects ambitious women founders with those ready to back them - mentors, investors, and sponsors. Because when women have access, innovation moves faster
Our Vision
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Europe’s largest female community, powered by expert education, resources, and meaningful connections.
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A counterweight to U.S. centric ecosystems, giving Europeans a network and resources tailored to their realities
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A space where ambition meets elegance, where entrepreneurial drive intersects with curated lifestyle experiences
Founders - connect, grow, access funding. Funders - mentor, invest, access female innovation.
Your Benefits
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European Network
connect with ambitious women across Europe - from founders in the making to leaders ready to share their journey
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Shared Leaning
access insights, resources, and experiences from peers navigating similar challenges
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Growth Focus
find mentors and opportunities that match your ambitions and accelerate your progress
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Prestige Partnerships
unlock benefits through our collaborations with top-tier sponsors, from luxury brands to industry innovators, opportunities you won’t find elsewhere
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Signature Experiences
attend unforgettable gatherings blending ambition with elegance - private dinners, curated panels, and partner-hosted lifestyle events
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Confidence Building
develop your executive presence through pitch practice, presentation skills, and personal branding workshops in supportive environments
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Global firms.
Leading European universities.
Premium lifestyle brands.
Our partners & sponsors — coming soon.