Women founders get less than 2% of VC funding. Even worse, progress towards equality is proving painfully slow. So, how can women founders level the playing field until the tech world catches up?
The Tech Power Breakfast, a game-changing free event designed to help women founders scale their businesses, command the room, and land investment deals if they’re looking to. It will also help them unlock funding, confidence and connections – all in one morning.
Organised by La French Tech London, it is taking place on April 2nd, 2025, from 08:30 to 12:30 at HEC House, London. There are limited spots, so if you want one, you need to apply quickly.
Why attend the Tech Power Breakfast?
La French Tech London is a dynamic community of more than 5,000 entrepreneurs, investors, and tech enthusiasts. With support from the French government – and part of a global network of over 100 communities – they help tech founders scale their businesses across three key verticals: deeptech, fintech, and tech for good. Their volunteer-driven community provides networking opportunities, investor introductions, and founder support, with a strong commitment to fostering diversity and empowering women in tech.
As Mathilde Bacholle, Board Member at La French Tech London, says, “it’s not just another lukewarm coffee and smalltalk, the idea is to take real action. Our goal is to help women founders ‘play the game and win’ by delivering their business story with impact and navigating high-pressure situations with confidence and clarity.”
This power-packed event is designed to give women founders the confidence, skills, and investor access they need to succeed.
- Nail your Investor Pitch with an Improvisation Workshop: West End actresses will teach you to boost presentation energy, and think fast under pressure,
- Own the boardroom with Hogan Lovells’ Authority Workshop: master the art of assertiveness, and high-pressure negotiations,
- Meet Real Investors & Get 1:1 Mentorship: ask them anything and gain insider funding tips,
- Go from founder to funded: whether you’re bootstrapping or raising your first VC round, this event equips you with the skills, strategy, and confidence to play the game and win.
Emilie Bellet, founder of Vestpod, also a board member of La French Tech describes it best: “This isn’t just another panel talk – it’s a hands-on experience where founders roll up their sleeves, refine their strategy, strengthen their funding plan, and connect with the right investors.”
Tailored for your stage
The programme goes beyond skill development to provide essential funding strategies. Founders will gain insider knowledge on fundraising, including venture capital meeting preparation and one-on-one mentoring with investors.
La French Tech London also hosts other events, including their flagship event at the Science Museum, and you can find out more on the La French Tech London website. But The Tech Power Breakfast will be something special.
“It’s where women founders connect with a powerful community, level up and leave ready to take their business to the next level,” says Bellet. The event is free, The application deadline is March 25th, spaces are strictly limited, so apply before spots fill up.
Bacholle concludes, “Our job is to break down barriers, create opportunities, and make sure no founder – especially no woman founder – gets left behind.”
This is a media partner content in collaboration with La French Tech London.
