Ladies Who Launch: price, who can join and alternatives
Ladies Who Launch is a nonprofit community that runs free in-person events for women founders in cities such as Dublin, Austin and London. It also offers a grants database, a funding matchmaker tool and its own annual grant programme. Joining is as simple as signing up for the newsletter or an event.
Ladies Who Launch at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for | Women and under-resourced entrepreneurs, globally | ladieswholaunch.org |
| Recent event | Funded and Fearless in Dublin on 12 October 2026 | ladieswholaunch.org |
| Event price | Tickets are free, with an RSVP | ladieswholaunch.org |
| Other 2026 events | Austin on 10 September 2026 and London on 29 June 2026 | ladieswholaunch.org |
| Funding tools | Grants database, AI funding matchmaker and its own annual grant | ladieswholaunch.org |
| Free resources | Business plans, marketing and cap table resources at no charge | ladieswholaunch.org |
| Event topics | Raising capital and using AI tools | ladieswholaunch.org |
| How to stay connected | A monthly newsletter lists funding, resources and events | ladieswholaunch.org |
Who it suits
- Bootstrapped founders who want free events and funding leads
- Women founders in or near Dublin, Austin or London
- Owners looking for grants rather than equity
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who want a closed, vetted peer group
- Anyone wanting a structured cohort or accelerator
- Founders far from the host cities who want regular in-person meetups
Alternatives to Ladies Who Launch
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Business Chicks | $17 a month or $199 a year (currency not named) | Open; buy a membership |
| Cartier Women's Initiative | Not published | Competitive application; 2027 edition closed |
| Entreprenista League | Not published | Book a call with a membership advisor |
| EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women Asia-Pacific | Not published | Application; business 5+ years old and HQ in an eligible Asia-Pacific market |
| Female Founder Collective (The 10th House) | Not published | Application; Fall 2026 intake closes 31 October |
| Female Founders Alliance (Founders Alliance) | Membership not published; summit 3,500 SEK | Apply for membership |
| Global Sisters | Free | Free sign-up; women living in Australia (or Australians operating overseas) |
| Nüshu Network (WE Meet) | Not published | Register per event |
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Questions about Ladies Who Launch
- Is Ladies Who Launch free?
- Yes. Event tickets are free, but an RSVP is required.
- Where are its events held?
- Recent 2026 events were in Dublin (12 October), Austin (10 September) and London (29 June).
- Does it help with funding?
- Yes. It runs a grants database, an AI funding matchmaker and its own annual grant programme.
- Website
- ladieswholaunch.org
- Price
- Free (events need an RSVP)
- Entry rule
- Open; RSVP per event
- Format
- Free in-person events, newsletter and funding tools
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Ladies Who Launch isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check ladieswholaunch.org before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.