We’re Launching FUEL: A New Investment Readiness Accelerator for Female Founders
by 16VC
Today, we’re officially launching FUEL — a new global accelerator designed to help female founders get investor-ready, fast.
💥 Zero equity.
💥 Zero fees.
💥 Real access to real investors.
💥 Starting now.
If you’re a female founder preparing to raise €250K–€2M — this was built for you.
🔥 Why We’re Launching FUEL
Let’s be honest: the funding gap is real.
Less than 3% of global venture capital goes to female-led startups — and that’s not because women aren't building fundable companies. It’s because the system wasn’t built with them in mind.
So we built something new.
FUEL by 16VC is a no-fluff, hands-on accelerator that helps female founders cut through the noise and raise on their own terms.
🎯 What FUEL Is
FUEL is a 6-week, remote-first program that takes you from “I have a deck” to “we just closed the round.”
This isn’t a course.
This is your fundraising launchpad.
Whether you’re preparing your first raise or leveling up for your next round, FUEL gives you:
✅ Live Workshops — Learn from VCs, founders & operators
✅ 1:1 Mentorship — Tailored advice on your strategy, deck, and cap table
✅ Fundraising Toolkit — Scripts, templates, and checklists to move fast
✅ Private Founder Community — Real talk, peer support, and momentum
✅ Optional In-Person Deal Day — Meet investors in a major European startup hub
👀 Who We’re Looking For
We’re inviting early-stage, female-led startups that are:
Tech-enabled and scalable
MVP-live with early traction
Preparing to raise €250K–€2M
Female founder holds equal or majority equity
Remote-first or focused on the European market
Solo founders welcome. You don’t need a co-founder to apply.
📅 Timeline & How to Join
Our first-ever FUEL cohort kicks off soon, and this is your chance to be part of the founding group.
Applications now open
Program begins this September
Free to join. Zero equity taken. Always.
👉 Apply to FUEL
👉 Refer a Female Founder
👉 Join as a Mentor or Investor
💬 Why Now?
Because we’re tired of watching female founders get left out of rooms they should be running.
Because talent isn’t the problem — access is.
Because we believe capital should flow to the best ideas, not just the best networks.
So we’re launching FUEL to help change that.
Starting now. From the ground up. With you.
Let’s FUEL your fundraise.