#SheFUND
Interest-free loansystem
Closing the female funding gap
Only 2% of global investment goes to female founders — and even less to women of color. This gap isn’t about talent or ambition. It’s about structural barriers. Many women lack access to financial knowledge, pitching skills, and supportive financial institutions. At the same time, banks and investors often lack diversity and fail to understand their specific needs. These challenges reinforce each other — and keep women from growing their businesses. #SheFUND exists to change that.
Created in 2023 by #SheDIDIT, #SheFUND was born from a clear need: talented women entrepreneurs were ready to grow, but access to capital and funding knowledge was holding them back. Unlike traditional microcredit, #SheFUND combines funding with coaching. We offer accessible loans (€1,000–€10,000), interest-free, with a strong focus on social impact and growth aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Beyond funding, we equip women with essential skills in pitching and financial management — helping them unlock bigger opportunities ahead.
Closing the funding gap isn’t just fair — it’s smart economics. When women succeed, they don’t just grow their businesses — they help build a stronger, more diverse economy.
The 2023 & 2024 winners
- Iera Sih Nguijoel from Cuff Season: providing versatile and inclusive jewelry solutions for wearing nose and ear cuffs without piercings.
- Lina Laplume from Plume Evasion: sustainable and experiential travel designer, specialized in Caribbean destinations.
- Aurelie Shomari from Mangazi Studio: creating 3D visuals for architects and interior designers.
- Debora Nijs-Demeulemeester from Newds.be: selling sustainable beauty products and underwear in nude tones suitable for brown- and black-skinned women.
- Aleksandra Sadurska from Compliments of Nature: connecting people to the value of food and nature while reducing waste and supporting local producers through workshops, cafés, collaborations, and more.
- Chantal Richez from My Kids Bikes: a premium kids’ bike rental plan for children aged 2 to 14. Bikes can be rented at any time and exchanged for another as the child grows.
Join our funding program
Joining #SheFUND gives you access to potential funding as well as business coaching to strengthen your essential hard and soft skills. Not ready to apply for funding yet, but eager to learn more about financing? Contact #SheFUND Manager Bérénice Sunzu (berenice@shedidit.be) for a 30-minute 1:1 conversation to get more information.
What are the criteria to join the funding program?
- Be 18 or older
- Have an officially registered business
- Be creating impact (SDGs, ESG, social, or community impact)
- Want to grow or scale your business
- Need a loan of €1,000–€10,000 to support growth
What is the desired outcome of the funding program?
- A completed business and financial plan
- Secured funding
- Increased business knowledge and stronger financial management
- Improved pitching skills
- Access to a network of organizations, funders, and fellow women entrepreneurs
Become a funder, too
We believe that real change starts by bringing people together. #SheFUND connects those who believe in the power of a diverse entrepreneurial ecosystem with women entrepreneurs who need support to grow. You can get involved by joining our events for meaningful conversations with aspiring women founders, or by becoming part of our network, where we share the success stories of the women we support — making the impact of your contribution visible and tangible.
Why get involved?
- Create real social impact by supporting an underserved group
- Share your expertise as a mentor
- Benefit from a 45% tax advantage
- Suitable for smaller investment amounts
- Professional founder selection and coaching guaranteed
By participating, you’re not just supporting a cause — you’re investing in the future of diverse, women-owned businesses and helping build a more inclusive economy. Interested or want to learn more? Contact berenice@shedidit.be.
