Willa
AcceleratorParis · Pre-Seed–Seed
Investment thesis
Willa is a Paris-based accelerator focused on supporting female entrepreneurship. It backs early-stage founders primarily through incubator and accelerator programs.
What they invest in
from 1 of 3 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×1HR Tech ×1InsurTech ×1
HQs:France×1
Portfolio companies · 3 tracked
alumni founders can tell you what the program is really likeBy year:2023 · 12019 · 23 dated
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HealthtechHR TechInsurTech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Willa invest at?
- Willa invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Willa focus on?
- Willa focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Willa located?
- Willa is headquartered in Paris, FR.
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