Investment
Ready Program
An inclusive, accessible program equipping women founders with the skills, network and confidence to raise capital — and take their businesses to the next level. In just 8 weeks, you'll work directly with financial advisors, lawyers and investment specialists to get genuinely investment-ready.
Three pillars to capital readiness
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Expert KnowledgeComplete your pitch deck, build a data room, and create a full capital strategy with practical tools for every stage of the raise process.
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Industry ConnectionsWarm investor introductions, a curated funding opportunities database, and mentors who have raised capital or actively invest in women-led companies.
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Clarity & ConfidencePitch practice, accountable mentoring, and a cohort of female founders at the same stage — so you never navigate the capital journey alone.
Female founders across Australia with an innovation-driven business that has a scalable solution, first customers or users, and a company structure in place or in progress. Covers startup, growth and expansion stages. Industry agnostic. Welcoming of diverse founders including CALD, women of colour, regional communities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. Visa holders welcome.
You save over $5,000
| What's Included | Market Value | Your Access |
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| 6 Expert-Led WorkshopsFunding, Legals, PMF, Finance, HR, Capital Raise | ~$2,400 | Included |
| 6 Group Mentoring SessionsLed by experienced founders & investors | ~$1,200 | Included |
| 1:1 Financial Advisor SessionStress-test your numbers & financials | ~$400 | Included |
| 1:1 Lawyer SessionProtect your interests from day one | ~$500 | Included |
| 1:1 IRP Lead SessionTailored raise strategy for your startup | ~$400 | Included |
| Warm Investor IntroductionsInvestors who back women-led companies | ~$1,000 | Included |
| Community Circle AccessOngoing peer network beyond the program | ~$400 | Included |
| Expert Created TemplatesFinancial model, cap table, advisor agreements, team performance, board meeting, investor update, job description, startup glossary & more | ~$800 | Included |
You save over $5,800 · Payment plan available (3× monthly instalments) · Limited to 20 participants
Success Stories
"A game changer for our fundraising journey — we secured a $220K SAFE note during the program."Natalie Ho, Co-founder of Roam Technologies $220K SAFE secured
"IRP built my confidence, sharpened my financial understanding, and equipped me to scale globally."Nicole Salisbury, Founder of MusoLingo ~$200K pre-revenue raised
"Invaluable and encouraging mentoring — I give the program 10/10. There is so much to gain."Jessica Scott, Founder of Casalyf Westpac Startup Loan secured
Your three private 1:1 sessions — included free
Every participant receives three private advisory sessions with leading experts in finance, law, and startup growth strategy. Tailored to your specific stage, numbers, and raise ambitions — and yours as part of the program.
Planet Startup
CFO Studio for Seed to Series B — planetstartup.com.au
Australia's leading CFO studio, supporting over 500 startups from seed to Series B. Their team helps founders make better financial decisions faster — with real CFO-level expertise at a fraction of the full-time cost.
- Stress-test your financial model and assumptions with an expert CFO
- Understand your metrics, KPIs and what investors will scrutinise
- Get clarity on your funding pathway — equity, debt, grants or a mix
- Validate your business model, pricing and revenue projections
- Leave with a clear picture of your capital position and next steps
Zed Law
Built for founders who move fast — zed.law
Not a typical law firm. Built for time-poor founders, their team of ex-top-tier lawyers delivers high-quality, plain-English legal advice — commercial in mindset, responsive in practice. Specialists in capital raising and corporate structuring for Australian startups.
- Review your corporate structure and shareholder agreements
- Understand the legal mechanics of your raise — SAFE, equity, convertible notes
- Protect your IP and founder interests before approaching investors
- Identify legal gaps or risks that could slow or block your raise
- Plain-English advice — no jargon, no billable hour padding
Katherine Pace
IRP Lead, Tech Ready Women — katherinemareepace.com
Product executive, founder and startup strategist with 10+ years across HealthTech, EduTech, FemTech, eCommerce and MindfulnessTech. As both a founder and operator, Katherine brings lived experience of what it takes to build, validate and scale — and what investors actually need to see.
- Bespoke raise strategy tailored to your startup's stage and funding goal
- Pressure-test your pitch, business model and investor narrative
- Frameworks for building customer-first products that resonate with investors
- Practical guidance on moving from validation to investment-ready
- Strategic clarity on what to prioritise — and what to leave behind
