Startup Fundraising 2026 for Women Founders
Free Live Webinar – Raise Money with Confidence
Learn exactly what investors expect in 2026, how to position your startup strategically, and which funding opportunities are right for you.
Who It’s For
This webinar is perfect for you if you are:
- A first-time founder preparing to raise capital
- A founder who has tried before — but didn’t get the “yes”
- A woman who wants to raise money without pretending, overworking, or guessing
Upcoming Live Sessions
Choose the date that fits your schedule — limited spots per session (Zurich time):
What You'll Learn
💡 Exactly what investors want in 2026
The criteria, metrics, and mindset investors are using now — and how you can meet them without changing who you are.
📊 How to navigate the new funding landscape
Who’s still investing, which funds are active, where grants, angels, and alternative capital sources are hiding.
🚀 Your next strategic moves
Precise actions you can take immediately to become fundable — without burnout, confusion, or waiting for the “perfect moment.”
Why This Webinar Is Different
This is not another generic startup presentation.
It’s real, raw and practical:
- Live only — no replay, no recording.
- Built for women founders (first-timers and second-time risers).
- No theory without action — every insight translates into a step you can take.
- Zero fluff. Real investor psychology & tactics.
Secure Your Spot
Choose your date, enter your credentials, and you’ll receive the access details immediately via email.
Meet Your Fundraising Expert
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
“If you’re building something meaningful — you deserve to be funded.”
Choose your session now and join live.
Get in Touch
Have a Question?
We love connecting with you and answering your burning questions about fundraising. Feel free to email us directly at info@arena-ventures.com, and we’ll return the favor within 24 business hours.