OUR IMPACT
Our Impact
Impact is not intention. It is outcome.
The work we do is measured not by how many people walked through our doors, but by what changed after they did. More founders building sustainable businesses. More entrepreneurs accessing real markets, real capital, and real networks. More people operating in the parts of the economy where long-term opportunity is created.
We believe in capability over charity. Because skills, confidence, and access compound far more than short-term support ever could.
Our measure of success is simple. Can a founder price their product with confidence? Can they enter rooms they were previously excluded from? Can they sustain and grow what they build? These are the outcomes that matter. These are the gaps we exist to close.
We sit at the intersection of entrepreneurship, access, and opportunity. Our aim is to build pathways that take founders from where they are to where they deserve to be. Not through symbolism, but through practical tools, strong networks, and long-term capability building.
Real Founders. Real Outcomes. Real Change.
We measure our success not in programs delivered, but in lives changed, businesses built, and doors permanently opened. Here is what a decade of conviction looks like.
500+
Founders Accelerated
80+
Hours of Masterclasses
350,000+
Jobs Created
2,500+
Office Hours Conducted
5
Successful Cohorts
1,500+
Founders Mentored
15,000+
Community of People
200+
Expert Mentors
OUR COHORTS
Five Cohorts. Hundreds of Founders. One Mission.
Every cohort we run is built on the same belief: that the right support, at the right time, can take a founder all the way.
COHORT 01
WeWork · AWS
Arise Connect I
Fintech · Healthcare · Consumer · Web3 · Future of Work
The first of its kind. Arise Connect I brought together over 100 pre-seed founders and gave them real mentorship, real market access, and a real path forward.
16
Mentors and Investors
1,300+
Applicants
100+
Founders Accelerated
COHORT 02
Tholons
Arise Connect II
Fintech · Healthtech · Climate · Deeptech · Mobility · AgriTech · EdTech · Web3
Arise Connect II went global. Cross-border market access, curated growth tracks, and focused investor exposure for 60+ startups from around the world.
16
Operators and Investors
1,100+
Applications
60+
Startups Supported
COHORT 03
US Consulate
StrongHer AWE
Deep Tech · AI · Health Tech · Climate Tech · Enterprise SaaS
A 6-month hybrid accelerator for women founders across India and the USA. Focused on scaling, market access, and investment readiness.
24
Industry Experts
150+
Hours of Mentorship
300+
Applications
COHORT 04
US Consulate
Climate Change Innovators Cohort
Climate Tech
15
Startups Selected
150+
Applications Screened
Fifteen climate-focused startups selected to tackle the world's most urgent challenge through expert masterclasses and hands-on mentorship.
50%
Women-led Startups
COHORT 05
SAP · Deloitte
Arise x SAP x Deloitte
Climate Tech · Cloud · AI · Cybersecurity · Digital Operations
Our most powerful partnership to date. Six carefully selected startups, nine months of deep enterprise immersion with SAP and Deloitte.
6
Startups Selected
30+
Hours of Mentoring
9
Month Accelerator
Five cohorts. Five chapters of the same story. More founders finding their path, opening the right doors, and building businesses that last.
THE RISE SCHOLARSHIP
Reach. Inspire. Support. Empower.
Ambition deserves a runway. The RISE Scholarship gives high school seniors exactly that
In partnership with Local Community Heroes, we support high school seniors on their journey to higher education, giving them the financial support and encouragement they need to take that next step with confidence.
The entrepreneurs of tomorrow are sitting in classrooms today. The RISE Scholarship exists to make sure nothing stands in their way.
12th Grade
Open to high school seniors ready to take the next step
All Backgrounds
No barriers to entry. Open to every student with ambition and drive
In Partnership
Delivered in partnership with Local Community Heroes
The next great founder might just need one scholarship to change everything.
STRONGHER SOCIALS
Something powerful happens when the right people are in the right room.
StrongHer Socials is a networking event series that brings together founders, investors, operators, and industry leaders for evenings built around one simple idea: meaningful connection over transactional networking.
Our first edition was a women-only space, and what unfolded was honest conversation, shared wisdom, and real community. That energy inspired us to open the doors wider, because building a stronger ecosystem takes everyone.
WHAT HAPPENS IN THE ROOM
Founders speak openly
About the realities of building companies, raising capital, and navigating leadership
Investors share perspectives
On growth, capital, and what it takes to back bold ideas
Leaders exchange lessons
From their own journeys, openly and without pretense
Community is built
Real relationships that extend far beyond a single evening
"That kind of energy does not happen by accident. It happens when the room is intentional."
Edition II is coming soon.
This is only the beginning.
Our UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Advancing access to quality healthcare through innovations in HealthTech, FemTech, and preventive wellness solutions.
SDG Goals 3
Empowering women through the StrongHer initiative and ensuring representation across leadership and entrepreneurship.
SDG Goals 5
Driving inclusive employment and innovation-led opportunities through high-growth startups.
SDG Goals 8
Accelerating progress in AI, digital transformation, and frontier technologies that strengthen global competitiveness.
SDG Goals 9
Backing circular economy models and climate-positive ventures that promote sustainable business practices.
SDG Goals 12
Investing in climate-tech and renewable energy solutions that tackle emissions and promote environmental resilience.
SDG Goals 13
Building collaborations with corporations, governments, and investors to scale impact and innovation.
SDG Goals 17
Arise Academy
This is where talent is nurtured, confidence is built, and future leaders take their first step.
Arise Academy exists to unlock potential before it becomes opportunity. We work with aspiring founders at the earliest stages of their journey, providing access to mentorship, digital readiness, and ecosystem support that many never receive.
Impact Across Our Community
A Snapshot of Our Impact
WORLDWIDE
The Economic Power of Women
WORLDWIDE
Our 2030 Impact Goals
The Broken Math of 2026
The U.S. startup ecosystem is an engine of innovation, yet its distribution of capital is fundamentally irrational.
The 2% Ceiling:
In the United States, all-female founding teams consistently receive less than 2.3% of total venture capital dollars.
Despite receiving a fraction of the funding, women-led companies deliver 35% higher ROI and generate 78 cents of revenue for every dollar
To put this into perspective-
Imagine 100 gold coins sitting on a table, representing the total Venture Capital invested in the U.S. last year.
Male-founded teams
Women-founded teams
The Result is we aren't just missing founders; we are ignoring 50% of intellectual capital.
About StrongHer
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