ABOUT US

We’re a network for women building tech that matters. Our mission: back them to grow — until this isn’t needed.

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OUR STORY

Born from Frustration.
Built to Change the Narrative.

Fierce was founded because too many incredible women were hitting ceilings, facing bias, and being left out of the conversation. We decided we wouldn't wait for change - we'd be the change. Fierce is where women founders get the backing, belief, and network they deserve.

OUR IMPACT

And We’re Already Driving Change

Fierce is more than a platform—it’s a growing force for systemic change.
We back bold ideas and turn them into real-world results.

650+ women
founders supported

100+ investors
onboard

50+ mentors
actively engaged

OUR VALUES

Our team come from a variety of backgrounds, beliefs, and ways of looking at the world.

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Ownership
We empower women to lead on their own terms.

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Collective Success
We rise together, not alone.

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Discipline
Execution matters. We’re focused, fast, and founder-first.

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Impact
We back ideas that don’t just grow, but change the game.

WHAT WE OFFER

How Fierce Helps You Scale

We’re not here to offer “support” in name only—we provide real, practical backing that helps founders move fast and go far.

  • Mentorship That Matters

    Get paired with founders, investors, and operators who know the scale-up journey inside out.

    Find a Mentor

  • Funding Guidance & Investor Access

    From pitch decks to warm intros—we help you find and secure the right capital.

    Find an Investor

  • Workshops, Tools & Playbooks

    Expert-led sessions and startup-tested resources across product, hiring, and growth.

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  • Office Hours & 1:1 Support

    Personalised feedback when you need it most—real talk, not recycled advice.

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  • Free Event Childcare

    You asked, we delivered — because no mum founder should have to miss out.

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OUR NETWORK

The Network Behind the Movement

At Fierce, you’re never building alone. Our network is made up of powerhouse women who are building, scaling, and rewriting what leadership looks like.


A Collective of Ambitious Founders

From idea stage to global scale, our founders are bold, brilliant, and driven.

A Mentorship Network That Opens Doors

Get direct access to people who can help you break through blockers.

A Fierce Peer Community

Share wins, challenges, and support with founders who truly get it.

Global Reach,
Local Roots

We’re proud to lead in Ireland—and help you connect to global opportunities.

OUR PARTNERS

Back Women Building the Future

We work with forward-thinking partners who are serious about shifting the landscape. Together, we back women-led startups, unlock new markets, and build what doesn’t yet exist. If you're ready to co-create, invest, and fuel a more equitable tech ecosystem, we're ready too.

FOUNDERS | OPERATORS | INVESTORS

Built by People Who’ve Been There.

The Fierce team includes founders, mentors, and operators who’ve walked the path—and are now making it easier for others.

Lorraine Curham

Head of Operations (NDRC)
& Founder of Fierce

Patrick Walsh

Founder & CEO
Dogpatch Labs

Malaika Judd

Managing Director
NDRC

Ian Browne

EiR
NDRC

Emma Heaton-Esposito

Marketing Director
Dogpatch Labs

Paige Haarhoff

Marketing Manager
Dogpatch Labs

Aisling Conlon

Senior Marketing Manager
Dogpatch Labs

Reta Octania

Programme Manager
NDRC

Deirbhile Gorman

Programme Manager
NDRC

Get the Real Talk, Straight to Your Inbox

No fluff. Just founder stories, events worth showing up for, and real-world advice from women building serious companies. One email a month. That’s it.