Stealth Mode is a mentorship program for female founders and women in tech looking to take their startup to the next level.

To support the next generation of female, non-binary and underrepresented founders, Factory Berlin is kicking off Stealth Mode 3.0, powered by Google for Startups & Henkel dx.

As a program that aims to provide tools and support to founders that otherwise have not had access to them, we are always in search of more Black and BIPoC female and non-binary founders to take part in Stealth Mode.

The 3-month mentorship program is for early-stage female founders who are looking to grow their startup via a powerful network of industry leaders and investors. Combining mentorship, expert support and workshops, the program equips founders with the tools to scale and grow their businesses. Please share this opportunity with any female and non-binary founders that come to mind, especially Black and BIPoC entrepreneurs.

- Bi-weekly mastermind group sessions bring participants together to exchange ideas, experience and feedback.
- Workshops are curated to fit the needs of participants, in order to support their business journey.
- Participants receive Factory Berlin membership, as well as access to both campuses.
- The program duration is a total of 3 months.
- Programming is in English, and is mostly in the evening, so that you can partake alongside your employment.
- At the end of the program participants take the stage at a pitch night. They showcase their project to an audience of members, mentors and key startup ecosystem players.
- You’ll also be introduced to an investor advisory board that will share their investor insights and expertise on fundraising.
- You are a tech founder.
- You’re working on a prototype or MVP and looking to get guidance on your next steps.
- You identify as a womxn or non-binary.
- Ideally you are based in Berlin, but do not have to be. Your product doesn’t have to be for the German market.
- Participant can partake in the program alongside current employment. Programming is hosted mostly in the evenings.
- You can only apply to join the program as an individual.

Meet the Cohort

Thaslima Begum

Rebecca Godfrey

Janine Vanessa Heinrich

Key Dates

25th January

Applications Open
26th February

Applications Close
6th April

Program Starts
28th June

Program Ends

Investor Advisory Board

Our advisory board provides ongoing support for mentees in securing funding. As well as a panel discussion, they’re on hand to share advice with the founders throughout the program.

Gülsah Wilke , Axel Springer

A photo of Gülsah Wilke, Investor & Head of Portfolio and Operations, Axel Springer

Bettine Schmitz, Angel Investor | Auxxo

Gesa Miczaika, Angel Investor | Auxxo

Judith Dada, La Famiglia

A photo of Judith Dada, Managing Director, La Famiglia

Daisy Onubogu , BACKED VC

Alexandra Grafwallner, Berlin Partner

Carina Thum, Berlin Partner

Program Experts

Participants will be matched with mentors curated from our network of experts, based on each founder’s needs. Thought leaders from across industries will also host workshops, AMAs and advisory sessions.

Amelia Zens, Google

Salima Douven, Henkel dx

Matthias Laug, TIER Mobility

Shruti Ramiah, Zalando

Jesaja Brinkmann, Cara Care

Katrin Bacic, Wayra Germany

A photo of Katrin Bacic, Managing Director of Wayra Germany

Lina Behrens, Flying Health

A photo of Lina Behrens, Managing Director of Flying Health

Alina Bassi, Kleiderly

Magdalena Paluch, LabTwins

Monika Obal, Morrison & Foerster

Angela Kerek, Morrison & Foerster

A photo of Angela Kerek, Partner, Morrison & Foerster

Magdalena Maksan, Google

Chanyu Xu, her1

The Startup Investment Panel at Stealth Mode #2 - Demo Day

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