The Problem
Despite strong returns, only 2% of venture funding goes to female founders. Apropela exists to shift this — opening commercial pathways for exceptional women leading exceptional companies.
Connections that count - Minimal Time, Maximum Impact
Apropela’s Connectors are prominent leaders across business, government and the community, with influential networks and a desire to use them to support women entrepreneurs.
It’s a simple yet powerful way to make real impact, a few minutes of your time can fast track introductions of founders to key decision makers (customers, partners and investors) that unlock high value opportunities for both.
Drive Innovation Through Diversity
Our network of female founders disrupting industries; they’re redefining what’s possible.
Our portfolio companies bring new technology, competitive business models, commercial intelligence and unshakeable resilience to every partnership. By backing our CEOs and their businesses, you are fueling Australian innovation with purpose - supporting growth in competitive businesses that are faster, smarter and built to lead.
Exceptional Portfolio Companies
Exceptional women building and leading exceptional companies.
Each year, our team meets with hundreds of talented female founders to select companies to present at our events.
These CEOs are leading Australia's next wave of high-growth, industry defining businesses. And represent ambition, talent and commercial drive at the highest level.
Our Platinum Partners
Organisations committed to accelerating gender diversity and backing Australia’s most ambitious female founders.
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Our Impact: Diversity is a commercial imperative
Backed portfolio companies
Facilitated offers of commercial connections
70-85%
National penetration across influential Australian corporates, government and universities
Years of connecting bold women and powerful networks
Success Stories
