Mission and History

To get more women into entrepreneurship, we need more role models to lead by example. By providing entrepreneurial education, company-building resources, and access to capital to women-led startups, we can increase the chances of them succeeding and become role models for future generations.

2021
Time To Raise was started by Peggy Poon with the support of Microsoft.
It was a great success from the start, with around 150 applications per cohort.
2023
The program ran for 3 cohorts under Peggy's leadership before Mikaela Larsell Ayesa took it over in the Fall of 2023.
2024
Time To Raise is acquired by Thecharena and is included in the portfolio of their Acceleration & Growth efforts.

Joing forces with Techarenan

Joining forces with Techarena is a significant step forward for Time to Raise. Their expertise in organizing world-class tech events and their extensive network will greatly enhance our program’s reach and impact. Together, we will continue to break down barriers and create more opportunities for female-led tech startups in the Nordic region.

"Techarenan is passionate about driving innovation and creating new opportunities, and Time to Raise aligns perfectly with our vision, which ultimately is to contribute to a more inclusive and dynamic tech ecosystem"
- Omid Ekhlasi, CEO & Founder of Techarenan

Techarenan was founded in 2014 and aims to bring positive change to society by gathering the brightest and most driven business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, industry experts and decision makers to share ideas, know how and create meaningful networks.

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