SheBoot

SheBoot is a national non-profit organization founded in 2020 by Invest Ottawa and the Capital Angel Network. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, it focuses on preparing women founders from across Canada to pitch their businesses, secure investment, and scale. The program is designed and delivered by women investors and entrepreneurs for women founders, combining a six-week bootcamp with ongoing support.

SheBoot addresses the funding gap for women entrepreneurs in the tech sector by increasing access to capital for women-owned and led technology startups. The organization aims to enhance the number of women making investments in the next generation of founders, focusing on early-stage, scalable technology or technology-enabled startups.

SheBoot offers a six-week bootcamp that includes interactive workshops, one-on-one coaching, pitch practices, and advisory services. The program culminates in a pitch competition with a total of $300,000 in equity-based investment available from 30 women angels, along with continued support for six months post-bootcamp through a ghost board of advisors.

Q: What is the duration of the program? A: The program lasts six weeks, followed by six months of additional support. Q: Who can apply? A: The program is designed for women founders of early-stage, scalable technology or technology-enabled startups. Q: What is the investment opportunity? A: Participants can compete for a total of $300,000 in equity-based investment from women angels.