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CAMBRIDGE FEMALE FOUNDERS NETWORK

Join a community built by founders, for founders

CFFN is infrastructure for women building companies in Cambridge, not a directory, not a one-off event, a network that grows with you, from your first hire to your first raise and every messy middle in between.

HOW IT WORKS

Founder-led. Partner-powered.

CFFN is an agile connective layer that activates the space between existing programmes, institutions, and capital across Cambridge. We bring together two essential groups: both with a voice, both contributing.

Founder Members

Women building companies who want a home base for collaboration, community, and practical support — from idea stage through to scale.

Starter

Member

Fellow

Friend Members

Investors, mentors, advisors, operators, and ecosystem supporters who help startups thrive. The people who want to help founders succeed.

Supporter

Member

Fellow

OUR FOUR PILLARS

PILLAR 01

Community

Curated, peer-to-peer spaces built for trust and follow-through, not transactional networking.

PILLAR 02

Commercial

The building blocks to start, build, and scale: covering ops, hiring, sales & marketing, and finance.

PILLAR 03

Funding

Fundraise preparation, deck reviews, and investor mentorship: plus warm, informed routes to capital.

PILLAR 04

Data & Insights

Gathering insights that help founders and partners make informed decisions and shape how support works.

FOR WOMEN BUILDING COMPANIES

Founder Membership

Choose the tier that fits where you are right now. You can always evolve your membership as your journey does.

Starter

Free

  • CFFN WhatsApp community

  • Access to open events (~5/term)

  • CFFN newsletter & updates

Member

£30/term 

  • Everything in Starter

  • All CFFN events: dinners, workshops, roundtables, The Raise Lab & The Commercial Lab

  • Office hours, warm introductions, funding deck reviews

  • Speaking opportunities & founder spotlights

  • Vote on events programming

Fellow

£150/term

  • Everything in Member

  • Fellows-only dinners

  • Featured on the CFFN website

  • Founder & ecosystem insights

  • Leadership role in shaping CFFN

  • Vote on strategic infrastructure

FOR INVESTORS, ADVISOR & ECOSYSTEM SUPPORTERS

Friend Membership

Friends are the people who help founders thrive. Whether you show up occasionally or want a strategic partnership, there's a place for you here.

Supporter

Explore the network

Free

  • CFFN newsletter

  • Access to public events

Member

Mentor & share expertise

£250/year

  • Everything in Supporter

  • Direct founder connection

  • Public & ecosystem dinners

  • Listed in CFFN directory & communications

  • Learn how to better support founders

Fellow

Shape CFFN strategy

£1,000/year

  • Everything in Member

  • Strategic partnership with CFFN

  • Invitations to strategic events

  • Impact spotlights & recognition

  • Vote on fellowship matters

  • Inform ecosystem recommendations

OUR PHILOSOPHY

What we believe
CFFN runs on reciprocity. When you receive support, we ask that you commit to paying it forward.

Collaboration, not competition

We believe in creating as many seats at the table as people who want to sit there. This isn't about siloes—it's about working together.

For founders, by founders

We're closest to the problem, so we're best positioned to fix it. We broker solutions between founders and the people who want to support them.

You get out what you put in

If you seek help, you also help others. Everyone contributes at the level they want. Pay it forward — when you need support, someone will be there for you too.

The journey should have joy

Meritocracy doesn't mean making the journey as hard as possible to see who survives. It's about providing resources and seeing what founders do with them.

Ready to Join?

Choose the tier that fits where you are right now. You can always evolve your membership as your journey evolves.

Not sure which tier is right for you?
We're here to help you find your place in the community.

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