King’s College London’s Women Entrepreneurs Network (WEN) has just rolled out an exciting new catalyst—its Radical Generosity Fund—offering £5,000 grants to women founders who have historically been excluded from traditional funding routes. This marks a bold step in reshaping access to capital and community support for underrepresented entrepreneurs.
💸 Why “Radical Generosity”?
The term signals intent: rather than cautious or incremental support, WEN aims to offer meaningful, transformative backing that acknowledges the systemic barriers many women founders face. The fund is designed not just as a one-off gift, but a statement on equity, trust and investment in untapped potential.
🎯 Who’s Eligible & How It Works
- The Fund is targeted at women founders who may have limited or no prior access to VC, angel networks, or traditional grants.
- Applicants are asked to pitch their business vision and impact, with an emphasis on purpose, innovation, and social or community benefit.
- Winners will receive £5,000 along with exposure to WEN’s network of mentors, peer support, and capacity building resources.
🌱 Why It Matters
This kind of fund helps redress imbalances in early-stage funding flows. Traditional capital systems often overlook founders who don’t conform to conventional measures of “scalability” or who lack existing networks. By decentralising access and trusting in founders early, WEN is helping to widen the pipeline of inclusive, resilient women-led ventures.
🧩 Alignment with Invest in Women Hub’s Mission
At the Hub, we believe in removing friction points for women entrepreneurs—whether through funding, knowledge or network access. The WEN Radical Generosity Fund complements similar initiatives like the Open Business Creators Fund and UBS’s Female Founder Award. It signals a fresh pathway for women who haven’t yet secured institutional backing.