Morning09:00 – 12:00
Welcome & panels
- Two panel discussions on capital
- Where capital meets conviction
- Moderated audience Q&A
Hers Monaco
Day Zero Gathering
By invitation
Monaco
23 October 2026
Where visionary women
and global capital meet
Female Tech Founders Summit
A one-day Summit building the next great technology companies. Born in Monaco. Built for the world.
1
Day
10
Moments
Co-organized by
Mission & Vision
Thousands of events celebrate women. Very few change what happens afterwards.
HERS Monaco is a global movement born in Monaco to accelerate the women building the future, and to connect them with the investors, family offices, corporations and institutions that back them.
The challenge is no longer inspiration. It is access to capital, to networks, to markets, to decision-making circles.
Our ambition extends far beyond a single event. We aim to build a lasting platform around three interconnected pillars: the HERS Monaco Summit, the HERS Monaco Circle, and, in the medium term, HERS Monaco Capital, creating a powerful ecosystem that connects, supports, and invests in women shaping the future.
Our why
< 2%
of global VC funding reaches all-female founding teams.
Source: TechCrunch, 1 to 2% of total VC funding, US, 2024.
“For every $100 of venture capital, all-female teams get one or two.”
Why Monaco
The intersection no one else owns
Curated, investment-ready women founders meeting local and global private capital on a neutral stage the world already reads.
01
International influence
A neutral stage, globally read.
02
Private capital
Where family offices already gather.
03
Safety & diplomacy
Trust is the currency.
04
Quality over scale
Intimate rooms, real outcomes.
Our vision
What we bring this room together
01
Funding access
More real chances to raise: curated introductions to investors actively deploying capital.
02
Networking
High-trust connections with investors, corporates and fellow founders that outlast the day.
03
Visibility & stage
A spotlight the world already watches: Monaco as a platform for female-led ventures.
04
Synergy & collaboration
Partnerships between founders, partners and ecosystems that create value together.
05
Lifting each other
A community where women support women: mentoring, sharing and opening doors.
Programme at a glance
Three parts. One crescendo.
Afternoon14:00 – 16:30
Startup pitch competition
- Curated shortlist of female-led startups
- Five-minute pitches, live jury Q&A
- Intimate room, real investor feedback
Evening19:30 – 00:00
Gala dinner & awards
- Distinguished waterfront venue
- Female Founders Award, 1st to 3rd
- Networking with investors & partners
Panel 1 · 45 min
The €300 Billion Blind Spot
Why female founders are less funded.
Panel 2 · 45 min
Closing the Funding Gap
How to deal with the inner and external obstacles.
Female GP & VC fund Confirmed voice
LP / family office principal Confirmed voice
Exited female founder Confirmed voice
Officials of Monaco Confirmed voice
Panelists
The voices on stage
Not a network you join. A community you belong to.
The stage belongs to the founders
Pitch competition & award
01
Curated shortlist
Founders selected through our readiness scoring. Signal, not noise.
02
Five-minute pitches
Live jury Q&A. Intimate room, real feedback.
03
The award
The Female Founders Award, presented on the gala stage.
Award prizes
What the winners walk away with
Not just a prize. A step closer to the future you're building.
1st
Prize
- Fast-track entry to the MonacoTech Acceleration Program 2027, straight to the jury presentation stage, bypassing the initial screening rounds
- Exclusive pitching slot at the 11th K2MATCH Investor Lounge, March 2027 (valued at €6,900)
2nd
Prize
- Participation in the 11th K2MATCH Investor Lounge, March 2027, as an official delegation member
- Access to investor networking opportunities (valued at €2,950)
3rd
Prize
- Mentorship opportunity through CROSSBIE
- One week of access to a Berlin coworking space, hosted by CROSSBIE
Gala evening · 23 October
Gala dinner & Female Founder Award
Dress codeCocktail attire, Monaco at its most timeless.
WelcomeSpeech hosted by the event partner.
Live awardThe winning founder crowned on stage.
The day
A day of moments,
made to rise
09:00
Arrivals & opening welcome
10:15
Two panel discussions
14:00
Founder pitches & jury Q&A
19:30
Gala dinner & the Award
Join the summit
Three ways in
01
Summit tickets
Full access to the 23 October day programme: panels, curated lunch and the pitch competition.
Request a ticket →
02
Event / gala partner
Co-brand the momentum. Limited allocation, aligned with the summit's standard of curation.
Discuss partnership →
03
Gala seats & tables
Reserved seating for the evening ceremony, dinner and the Female Founders Award.
Reserve a table →Registration
Request your invitation
Every attendee is reviewed so the room stays intimate and useful. We reply within five business days.
WhenFriday 23 October 2026
WhereMonaco, venue disclosed on confirmation
AccessBy invitation, reviewed individually
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