Fundraising Rockstars
The live workshop that turns women tech founders into unstoppable deal-closers
- Thursday, 5 June 2025
- 2:00 – 7:30 PM
- Signature Bahnhofplatz, Zurich
14 seats only – when they’re gone, they’re gone.
Investor-ready in one afternoon
Building a startup takes courage. Raising funding as a woman in tech? That takes grit, vision, and heart.
If you’re a founder preparing for your first institutional round or reflecting on how exhausting and isolating your last fundraising journey felt—you’re not alone. Many of us have been there: juggling pitch decks and due diligence while trying to keep the business running and our spirits high.
This workshop is a space just for you—to recharge, to learn, and to connect with fellow women who get it.
Led by Barbara Fischer, entrepreneur and seasoned fundraising expert, this immersive afternoon will help you master the strategic side of raising capital while staying connected to your purpose.
What you'll walk away with
- A clear overview of funding opportunities for women in Switzerland: Prioritize high-fit investor targets and avoid wasting time and energy with dead ends.
- A sharpened, compelling investor narrative—crafted in small, supportive teams
- The tools to evaluate your startup like an investor would. Anticipate their questions.
- A tailored list of investors who align with your mission
What's included
- In-person workshop with expert guidance from 2pm-6pm
- Action-ready templates you can use beyond the session
- A curated sample investor list
- Coffee, tea & treats to fuel your brilliance
- A cozy networking pizza dinner at Brasserie Dupont to celebrate your progress
Join 13 other bold founders for an empowering afternoon to master your fundraising strategy, sharpen your story, and connect with women who get it.
Venue
★★★★★ 5/5
“Barbara’s support is laser-focused and results-driven, quickly identifying business needs and empowering entrepreneurs to close critical gaps in fundraising and marketing strategies.”
Özge Karakas
COO and Co-Founder, Hi-D Imaging
Meet Barbara Fischer
Founding Partner, Arena Ventures AG
Barbara is an entrepreneur and fundraising expert. Since the launch of Arena in 2016, she has actively helped raise 150 Million Euros with and for founders both in Switzerland and across Europe.
Barbara is on a mission to turn start-up founders into fundraising rockstars and make life easier for both founders and investors.
She is also an accredited lead coach at Innosuisse, the Swiss Innovation Agency where she works with very young start-up teams as well as start-ups in growth mode.
Prior to launching Arena, Barbara founded and sold her first company, Trendhaus Pty Ltd, a digital marketing company in Sydney, Australia. She is now focused on helping other entrepreneurs scale their businesses and at the same time create value for investors.
More: arena-ventures.com
Your investment in yourself: CHF 490
One smart new connection or the right narrative tweak can repay this 10x. Book your seat today and let us help you on your journey.
Walk out with...
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Crystal-clear funding plan
focused on high-probability investors -
Ready-to-send pitch narrative
pressure-tested by peers & expert -
Investor-style evaluation toolkit
to ace every question -
Tailored investor list
aligned with your mission and metrics -
A new tribe of fundraising allies
who’ll shout your wins
Thursday, June 5
2:00 – 7:30 pm CEST
Seats are strictly limited to 14 guests. Join us and become a Fundraising Rockstar. 🚀
Seats are strictly limited to 14 guests. Join us and become a Fundraising Rockstar. 🚀
Why founders love Barbara’s guidance
★★★★★ 5/5
“Your expertise, insights, and connections were invaluable. Thank you, Barbara.”
Adina Hochuli
CEO and Co-Founder, Zelsius AG
★★★★★ 5/5
“Clear, focused, structured.
Barbara gave us valuable fundraising guidance.”
Chloé Albietz & Francois Carruzzo
Founders, Bioscibex
★★★★★ 5/5
“Barbara was a game-changing startup coach for us — her deep expertise in fundraising, negotiation, and scaling helped transform our idea into a real product with international traction.”
Xenia Vogt
CEO, Identic AI
What makes this different?
Problem you face
- Endless coffee chats that go nowhere
- Pitches that feel flat
- Surprise due-diligence questions
- Lonely fundraising grind
What you get with Fundraising Rockstars
- A pre-vetted investor hotlist—no more time-wasters
- Magnetic narrative sprints that make investors lean in
- Investor-lens scorecard to spot gaps before they do
- Tight-knit circle of 13 other founders who speak your language
Ready to own your funding story?
Seats are capped at 14 to keep coaching laser-focused. Your startup’s next chapter could start with a single afternoon. Join us and become a Fundraising Rockstar.
Have a Question?
We love connecting with you and answering your burning questions about the fundraising workshop. You can email us directly at info@arena-ventures.com and we’ll return the favor within 24 business hours.
