Real capital, not visibility.
F5 Collective backs women owned businesses with non dilutive grants. No equity taken. No strings. Money that goes directly into the business.
To Date
$45,000 awarded in non dilutive grants
8 women owned businesses funded
0% equity taken
A Shoutout Dosn’t Pay The Bills
April 2026 · Five grants of $5,000 · $25,000 total
A direct campaign built on a simple promise. Back women owned businesses with real capital, not just visibility
Karen, Stylish Hound
A pet products brand six years in, with all product design held in house. The grant strengthens the foundations for its next chapter.
Michelle, OVA Acupuncture
Retrained as an acupuncturist after being told her health concerns were normal. Now running two clinics with seven practitioners, and launching a telehealth service in July 2026 to reach regional women.
Georgie, Regional PR
Founded to get regional Australia proper media coverage. The grant funds tools and onboarding as the team scales.
Jolene, River Ceramics
Grew a kitchen table ceramics practice into a creative community. Now expanding into in person Creative Clay Retreats and online courses.
Steph and Laura, Duo Movement
Built a heated mat and reformer pilates studio and community from nothing. The grant supports
The La Femme Grant
April 2026 · Five grants of $5,000 · $25,000 total
November 2025 · $20,000 across three founders
Launched alongside F5 Collective's first activation in Melbourne. It opened as a single $10,000 prize
and expanded to a $20,000 pool across three founders on the strength of the applications received.
Delivered in partnership with marie claire Australia, with each recipient receiving national exposure
Winner: GIMME Store
Lydia Kirkland, Sydney. An accessories label built from $150 and a kitchen table sewing machine into a viral, celebrity worn brand with 400 per cent year on year revenue growth.
Runner up: Balmee
Ali Beeck and Phoebe Perring, Sydney. Microbiome powered lip care.
Runner up: ByStorm Beauty
Storm Menzies, Newcastle. Accessible beauty tools co-designed with people living with disability.
