The 2nd annual Female Founders Competition by Fiverr

Fiverr and Virgin StartUp are once again challenging female founders across the UK to show us how business-building is done for their chance to win £15,000 to spend on Fiverr. It only takes 15 minutes to apply so what are you waiting for?

Enter here

The why

Fiverr has always sought to bridge the gap between great ideas and what it takes to bring them to life. Virgin StartUp, created to help founders thrive, has pledged to fund an equal number of men and women entrepreneurs. The Female Founders Competition furthers those missions, offering promising women entrepreneurs access to the resources and guidance they need to see their visions through. 

Enter now for your chance to win £15,000 to spend on Fiverr

Apply here

How it works

1
Applications19th August - 16th September

Eligible entrepreneurs submit a 15 minute online form about their business

2
Finalist selection30th September

4 contestants will be selected to proceed to the semi-finals

3
Pre-finals1st October - 12th November

Each contestant will be paired with a mentor and given credit to develop their businesses with the help of Fiverr freelancers

4
The finals13th of November

Finalists will present their businesses at an in-person event in London in front of our esteemed judges Holly Branson and Gali Arnon

How it works

1
Applications19th August - 16th September

Eligible entrepreneurs submit a 15 minute online form about their business

2
Finalist selection30th September

4 contestants will be selected to proceed to the semi-finals

3
Pre-finals1st October - 12th November

Each contestant will be paired with a mentor and given credit to develop their businesses with the help of Fiverr freelancers

4
The finals13th of November

Finalists will present their businesses at an in-person event in London in front of our esteemed judges Holly Branson and Gali Arnon

The What

£15,000 to spend on Fiverr!
£15,000

The What

£15,000 to spend on Fiverr!
£15,000

The Judges

Holly Branson
Holly Branson

Chief Purpose and Vision Officer on the Virgin leadership team

Gali Arnon
Gali Arnon

Chief Business Officer, Fiverr

The Mentors

Julie Waddell
Julie Waddell

Founder of Moorish

Raissa De Haas
Raissa De Haas

Co-Founder of Double Dutch

Elsie Rutterford
Elsie Rutterford

Co-Founder of BYBI Beauty

Sarah Welsh
Sarah Welsh

Co-Founder of Hanx

The contestants

To qualify for the competition, you must be:

  • A female founder or co-founder 
  • A UK resident
  • 18 or older
  • Available to travel to London for the finals on November 13th, if selected as a finalist
  • A Fiverr account holder. You can sign up right now for free in just a few minutes here.
The contestants

The contestants

To qualify for the competition, you must be:

  • A female founder or co-founder 
  • A UK resident
  • 18 or older
  • Available to travel to London for the finals on November 13th, if selected as a finalist
  • A Fiverr account holder. You can sign up right now for free in just a few minutes here.
The contestants

A look back at last year’s competition

Up for the challenge? 

Apply here

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*Valid through 31st December 2024

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Terms & Conditions

Full terms and conditions apply.

Please be aware of the following key terms and conditions:


  • Contest runs from August 19, 2024, at 00:01 GMT and closes on September 16, 2024, at 23:59 GMT. Only 18+ UK resident female founders/co-founders may participate.
  • Unfortunately, (a) employees and/or contractors of Fiverr International Ltd (“Fiverr”) and
Virgin Start Up Limited (“VSU”) and (ii) employees of agents or suppliers of Fiverr or VSU
or their respective holding or subsidiary companies, who are professionally connected with
the Contest or its administration are not eligible to enter.
  • A Fiverr account is required.
  • Max. one entry per person.
  • Four finalists will be awarded £3,000 worth of Fiverr Credits to their Fiverr account to be
used by November 13, 2024, and will be invited to the final stage of the Contest (see
below).
  • The final stage of the Contest will involve four finalists using their £3,000 Fiverr Credits,
developing their business (including with a VSU mentor, if desired) and presenting in
person to a live audience in London who will vote for the winner. The winner will be
awarded with a further £15,000 worth of Fiverr Credits to their Fiverr account.
  • Travel, travel insurance, taxes, food, drink, gratuities, service charges, flights and transfers
are not included.
  • The finalists will be notified by September 30, 2024, with details of how to claim their
position as a finalist. This will involve being contacted by and/or liaising directly with Fiverr
and/or VSU.
  • Promoter: Fiverr International Ltd in collaboration with Virgin Start Up Limited.