A LITTLE ENVELOPE. A BIG BEGINNING.
A red packet
of capital for women
building something real.
We are not a VC
We front the capital. You keep the company.
We fund the essential amount for female founders to scale. Inspired by the red envelopes of Lunar New Year. No equity. No dilution. Ever.
- €3.5–15k
- loan range
- 0%
- equity taken
- ∞
- founders backed
WHO WE ARE
Small, but
essential.
In 2025, female-founded companies received less than 2% of global venture capital. The gap isn't ambition: it's access, and its price is usually ownership.
Each square is 1% of global venture capital. Two went to women.
HOW IT WORKS
Built for the in-between: too much to self-fund, too small for a VC
- 01
Application
Apply directly on our website or be referred by one of our partners.
- 02
Financial & founder verification
Light-touch diligence to verify the entity, the founder, and the numbers.
- 03
Selection & terms discussion
If there's a fit, we talk terms. You choose the payback track that matches.
- 04
Funding & launch support
Funds wired in days and warm intros into our network.
- 05
Payback & growth
Repay on the track you chose.
Where it fits
Three ways to fund the next chapter.
Decide the right funding model for you to scale.
Figures for VC and bank lending are typical market ranges, shown for orientation only.
Loan calculator
What would your repayments look like?
Move the sliders to see how a small, non-dilutive loan breaks down into monthly payments. No equity, just a clean repayment plan.
how EMI loans work€6,000
14%
12 months
Monthly payment
€539
Total interest
€465
Total repayment
€6,465
Estimate only. Final rates and terms depend on your application and region.
Our network
The women in your corner.
A working inner circle of female founders and operators who have already built the thing you're building.
Daniela Sena
FOUNDER, CONTINENTAL CORPORATION
Built a multi-million dollar import export bridge between China and the world.
Brazil 🇨🇳 China
Elif Demir
Founder, Kavun Studio
Built a sustainable homeware label from a market stall to five European retailers.
Amsterdam
Mei Lin Chow
Founder, Pathline Logistics
Knows cross-border manufacturing inside out and opens doors in Shenzhen.
Hong Kong
Who we fund
We fund the essential amount for female founders to scale.
A great fit
- You're a female founder (or have a female on the leadership team).
- You have an MVP — something real people can use or buy.
- You have traction: revenue, users, pre-orders, or a waitlist that converts.
- The capital unlocks a clear next step: a batch, a launch, a hire.
- You have a registered company.
Not yet
- Pre-idea or pre-MVP concepts.
- Pure R&D with no path to revenue in 12 months.
- Founders looking to give up equity for a small check.
Not quite ready? Stay close.
Our monthly newsletter is built for female founders (and the people backing them) — sharp ideas, open roles, and capital updates.
Join the newsletterThe Red Pakket app
Carry the fund in your pocket.
The Red Pakket app is the fastest way to apply for a loan, track your repayments, message your operator, and stay in the loop on new cohorts — all from your phone.
- Apply and get a personal reply, without much delay.
- Track your loan, EMIs and payback progress in real time.
- Direct line to mentors and the founder community.
Coming soon to the App Store and Google Play.
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Red Pakket
Active loan
€ 6,000
4 of 10 EMIs paid
Next EMI
€ 654 · Mar 1
Cohort chat
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Recent activity
See allRepayment received
Mar 1
€ 654
Loan disbursed
Feb 1
€ 6,000
FAQ
Questions, answered.
The honest details on equity, risk, eligibility, and what shortlisting really means.
Do you take equity in my company?
No. We offer loans only. You keep 100% ownership of your business. There is no equity dilution at any stage.
What happens if I can't pay back the loan?
We apply standard EU financial loaning policies. We understand the unfavourable circumstances that might arise, in which case we invite you to communicate with us. We will work with you to create a payment plan that will work with you.
What stage does my business need to be in to apply?
You should have a proof of concept and have tested initial sales or an MVP. We help you create your first batch of inventory — we don't fund raw ideas without validation.
Can I apply if my company is based outside the EU?
We currently only give loans to BVs (limited companies) operating within EU regulatory frameworks. If you're based elsewhere (e.g., Hong Kong, China, or the US), we are actively researching compliance — check back or contact us for updates.
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