How we can help you.

Scale Investors are committed to empowering the future of diverse investment.

We know that women make for better investments* and our experienced team is here to help fund your startup potential.

With a diverse network of 70+ angel investors committed to our vision, investment through Scale ensures any capital raised for your startup is both purposeful and personal.

We accept funding applications from solo women founders, all women-led teams and/or gender diverse teams with at least (1) woman in an executive role. We are inclusive of all women and welcome all to the Scale network.

 
 
 
 

The next steps…

 
 

What we look for.

  • Scale Investors accepts funding applications from startups with:

    • A sole woman founder and/or

    • At least (1) woman founder and

    • A woman at the executive level with significant equity and influence in the early stage business

  • Those who meet the above criteria as well as the following:

    • You and your team are looking to raise Seed Capital from a well established and credible Angel Investor network

  • Those who meet the above criteria as well as the following:

    Your startup:

    • Is a product/will produce a product with proprietary features and multiple channels to market

    • Possesses a business model with potential to generate revenue into the millions

    • Is a unique, tech-based solution

    • Has a path to exit within 7-10 years

  • Those who meet the above criteria as well as the following:

    • You have a goal to achieve an exit in the next 5 - 10 years alongside the potential to realise a 10x+ return

 

Your path forward.

Every funding journey is different! However there are key steps you can take with us to ensure your eligibility before applying. The specific steps taken are determined by you, and taking into account your individual needs and experience.

Founders can follow the above pipeline from start to finish - or you may begin at the point that suits you and your startup best!

We encourage all founders to attend our Virtual Office Hours no matter what point they are in their startup journey. These sessions are highly valuable for founders looking to raise, learn more about capital raising or ask questions directly to our investment team.

* Please note the image above is only a rough guide of what your journey through scale may look like. None of the above is a mandtory requirement for consideration by the Scale team.

 
 

Resources.

 

Office Hours

Our Office Hours are an informative, first look into Seed Capital raising with Scale Investors. These virtual sessions are hosted monthly by our co-CEO and Investment Manager.

 
 

Founder Info Pack

Download our info pack for a more detailed look into our process. It includes helpful checklists to understand our typical investment cycle and demystify some key areas of early-stage investing, due diligence and legal requirements.

 
 

Apply for Funding

For those invesment-ready founders, submit your startup for consideration! Please note that funding applications do not gaurentee the opportunity to pitch your startup with us.

 
 
 
 
 

Scale EducatEd

Tick off some points in our pipeline and prep yourself for future capital raising success. Our online education platform boasts programs specifically designed by investors - for women founders. With 2 programs to chose from based on your level of experience in the startup ecosystem, these are a great first step for founders looking to grapple the basics or get themselves investor-ready!