Cambridge Female Founders Network
The Raise Lab 2.0
A FREE bootcamp for founders preparing to raise capital, where insight meets action.
Raising money isn’t just about the pitch: it’s strategy, timing, psychology, and story.
The Raise Lab is an intensive bootcamp for founders who want to walk into investor meetings prepared, polished, and confident.
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Free for founders
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Hybrid: Virtual & Cambridge IRL
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Built by founders, for founders
Dates: Mon 09 - Thu 12 February 2026
TRL 2.0 Schedule
The Raise Lab 2 is three days of intensive founder and investor events designed to help you prepare for your raise. From pitch practice to investor AMAs, financial modelling to legal frameworks – this is your opportunity to learn, connect, and accelerate your fundraising journey.
The Raise Lab 2 is primarily for equity fundraising.
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Spaces are limited. We're building an intimate cohort where every founder can get personalized attention and real value. If you apply for a place, please ensure you're able to attend the sessions you select. We want to make sure no female founder misses out on this opportunity.
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Deadline to apply: Friday 23rd January
Virtual
Mon 09th February
9:00-10:30 | Raise Prep: Framework
Map your end-to-end fundraising journey and build the infrastructure you need to succeed.
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10:45-11:45 | The Content
Master product positioning, understand market validation per stage, define your raise milestones, and craft your ask.
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12:45-14:15 | Decoded: The Investor Psychology (AMA)
Three 30-minute AMAs with an Angel investor, an Impact VC, and a VC - get inside their heads when they are evaluating deal flow and ask the questions you've always wanted to ask.
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17:00-17:15 | Community Check-In Call
Connect with fellow founders and reflect on the day.
Virtual
Tue 10th February
9:00-10:00 | 1-Minute Pitch Lab (Founder to Founder)
Practice and refine your pitch with peer feedback in a supportive, productive environment.
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10:15-11:30 | 15-Minute 1:1 Funding Prep Meetings
Book your slot for personalised sessions with investors.
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12:30-13:30 | Female Founder AMAs
Ask anything about navigating your first raise and early-stage challenges with a female founder who has recently raised.
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13:45-15:15 | The Legal Lab
30 minutes of legal framework essentials + 30 minutes Q&A.
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17:00-17:15 | Community Check-In Call
Debrief, connect with and support your peers.
IRL
Thu 12th February
10:00-11:00 | Arrival & Morning Coffee
Network over coffee before sessions begin.
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11:15-12:15 | The Numbers Lab (Roundtable)
Master your financial model with opportunities to get feedback in real time.
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12:15-13:15 | The Deck Lab (Roundtable)
Build and refine your deck with live feedback from supportive investors and peers.
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13:15-14:30 | Networking Lunch
Connect with investors, mentors, and fellow founders.
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14:45-15:45 | IRL Pitch Demonstration
Watch an active female founder and an investor demonstrate a live pitch, then join the Q&A.
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16:00-17:00 | Women-to-Women Roundtable
Intimate peer-to-peer discussions on the unique challenges we face.
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Evening | Intimate Founders Dinner
Close the week with meaningful connections over dinner.
Kindly Supported by Goodwin
