Shesharp

What Shesharp does

SheSharp (legally Stichting SheSharp, KvK 67289290) is a volunteer-run non-profit foundation founded in 2016 and headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Its stated mission is to make it easier for women, non-binary, and genderqueer individuals to enter, stay, and grow in the technology industry through community support, mentorship, scholarships, and events. The organization operates a portfolio of free-to-beneficiary programs: an annual Mentorship Program; the Grow in Tech Scholarship (€3,000 per awardee, renamed in 2024 from the original 'New in Tech' Scholarship) and SheSharp Scholarship (€2,000) for bootcamp and self-study tuition; recurring Speaker Events covering topics such as developer velocity, inclusive technology, and neurodiversity; Community Co-Working Days at Equals Clubhouse; signature hackathons (most notably Hackathon 2023 co-hosted with Reaktor); career coaching via partner Mel Liu of Maloney Coaching; and a 'Sharpie of the Month' recognition program. Community infrastructure spans Slack (8,000+ members), Meetup, WhatsApp, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Threads, X, Facebook, and a blog with technical articles and scholarship recipient stories. Funding is sourced from corporate donations and sponsorships (featured donors include AWS, Elastic, Nutanix, and OfferZen) plus individual giving via IBAN, PayPal, and Benevity. The organization is governed by a volunteer board and a five-person part-time volunteer leadership team including Managing Director Gabrielle Tang, with all operations conducted alongside team members' full-time roles; 100% of donation and sponsorship funds are stated to flow directly into community programs rather than retained as operating revenue.

Name

Shesharp

Legal name

Stichting SheSharp

Website

https://shesharp.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SheSharp is an Amsterdam-based, volunteer-run non-profit foundation that delivers free mentorship, scholarships, speaker events, co-working days, and hackathons to help women and non-binary individuals enter and grow in the tech industry. It sustains an 8,000+ member community through corporate donations and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit community programs for diversity in tech

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC), Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC)

Keywords

• Tech community programs
• Women in tech
• Non-profit mentorship
• Tech education scholarships
• Diversity in tech

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: SheSharp accepts donations from both companies and individuals. Donations can be allocated to specific categories including Community Programs (Grow in Tech Scholarship fund, Mentorship Program fund), Community Events (speakers fee, digital hosting, location rental, catering), or Platform costs (domain, website hosting, workspace). 100% of funds from donations and sponsorships are funneled directly into the community.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Companies sponsor SheSharp initiatives including mentorship programs, scholarships, conferences, and community events. Sponsors receive promotion on SheSharp's social channels, community outreach, and association with diversity and inclusion efforts in tech.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

SheSharp is a non-profit foundation that runs community-based programs — including an annual Mentorship Program, scholarship funds (Grow in Tech Scholarship and SheSharp Scholarship), speaker events, community co-working days, career coaching, hackathons, and online community channels — to help women, non-binary, and genderqueer individuals enter, stay, and grow in the technology industry. All programs are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries and funded entirely through individual donations and corporate sponsorships, with 100% of funds directed to community activities.

Product overview

SheSharp is a non-profit foundation offering a portfolio of programs designed to help women and non-binary people enter, stay, and grow in the tech industry. The core offerings include: the Mentorship Program (annual professional-to-mentee matching), Grow in Tech Scholarship (€3000 for early-career individuals), and SheSharp Scholarship (€2000 for bootcamp/self-study). Supporting programs include Speaker Events (tech talks and workshops), Community Co-Working Days (in-person networking in Amsterdam), Career Coaching with Mel Liu, Hackathon events, Sharpie of the Month recognition, and a WhatsApp Community channel. The organization also publishes a blog with technical tutorials, career resources, and scholarship recipient stories. The portfolio works together to provide a complete ecosystem supporting career transitions, skill development, professional networking, and community belonging in tech.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mentorship Program An annual Mentorship Program connecting professionals from different backgrounds to support people of underrepresented genders in the technology industry.
• Grow in Tech Scholarship Scholarship program supporting people of underrepresented genders who are early in their tech career (less than three years experience) with €3000 worth of scholarships for career building resources, courses, or coaching.
• SheSharp Scholarship Scholarship program supporting people of underrepresented genders transitioning into or growing in the tech industry, providing €2000 for bootcamp tuition, online learning platforms, or self-study materials.
• Speaker Events Professionals and experts from the community present at events on topics relevant to SheSharp's mission, covering areas such as developer velocity, building inclusive technology, tech career paths, and neurodiversity.
• Community Co-Working Days Partnership with Equals Clubhouse for a day of co-working at their Amsterdam location, providing networking and connection-building opportunities.
• Career Coaching with Mel Partnership with work-life wellbeing coach Mel Liu of Maloney Coaching, a software engineer turned professional coach, to guide members toward maximizing their personal and professional potential and designing a more fulfilling work life.
• Hackathon Signature hackathon events in partnership with companies, such as Hackathon 2023 held with Reaktor, featuring both in-person attendance in Amsterdam and remote participation.
• Sharpie of the Month Recognition program to highlight amazing community members and their accomplishments, featured on the SheSharp blog and social channels (8 community members recognized in 2023).
• WhatsApp Community WhatsApp group serving as an additional community communication channel for connecting, discussing topics, and sharing opportunities and updates, complementing the main Slack community.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 8,000 community members supported
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TNW (The Next Web)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 May 2025SheSharp partnered with TNW to offer 20 free tickets for TNW Conference 2025 happening on June 19-20, 2025 at NDSM, Amsterdam. Tickets are distributed through SheSharp's Slack and WhatsApp communities.
• ReaktorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 June 2023SheSharp and Reaktor co-hosted the signature Hackathon 2023 event on June 9-10, 2023. The event had over 100 signups, 19 volunteers, and brought together participants onsite in Amsterdam and remotely. Reaktor sponsored the hackathon and provided their office space, catering, and mentorship support.
• Equals ClubhouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheSharp partners with Equals Clubhouse for community co-working days at their location in the heart of Amsterdam.
• Le WagonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Wagon is a coding bootcamp partner. Scholarship recipients have used SheSharp funding for Le Wagon Data Analytics Bootcamp tuition.
• TechGroundsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechGrounds is a coding school, incubator, and co-working setup supporting IT and tech careers in the Netherlands. SheSharp promotes their AWS re/Start program to community members.
• Refugee Talent HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRefugee Talent Hub brings together employers and refugees with paid employment opportunities. SheSharp promotes their AWS re/Start program to community members.
• UberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSheSharp partnered with Uber for an International Women's Day 2025 event on 'Navigating Career Transitions: Reintegration, Reskilling and Resilience' featuring a panel discussion.
• Code First GirlsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCode First Girls is a coding education organization. Scholarship recipient Katherine Celada completed their Nano Degree Program with support from SheSharp funding.
• Codam Coding CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCodam is a peer-to-peer, project-based coding school. Scholarship recipients including Michelle Stegeman studied Software Engineering at Codam with SheSharp support.
• IronHackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIronHack is a coding bootcamp. Scholarship recipient Soumia EOs attended their full stack web development bootcamp with SheSharp funding.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Black Girls CODE: Non-profit introducing girls of color to technology through workshops and hackathons. Comparable DEI-in-tech mission and event-driven community programming model, with stronger focus on younger learners.
• TechWomen: State Department–affiliated mentorship and exchange program supporting women in STEM from Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East. Comparable in providing scholarships, mentorship, and career support for women pursuing tech careers.
• PyLadies: International mentorship group focused on women and non-binary individuals learning Python through local meetups. Closely aligned with SheSharp's speaker-event and community-co-working model, though narrower in technical focus.
• Mothers in Tech / TechMums: Community-based non-profit supporting women returning to or transitioning into tech careers through coaching and workshops. Comparable focus on career transition, mentorship, and free programming funded by corporate sponsorship.

Direct peers

• Women Who Code: Global non-profit network supporting women in technology with mentorship, events, and career resources. Directly comparable to SheSharp's mission of advancing women in tech through community programming and corporate partnerships, just at a much larger global scale.
• Girls Who Code: US-based non-profit focused on closing the gender gap in tech through education, mentorship, and summer programs for young women. Comparable mission of elevating underrepresented genders in technology via scholarship-style programming and community-building events.
• AnitaB.org: Non-profit organization supporting women in computing through events (Grace Hopper Celebration), networking, and career advancement. Closely aligned with SheSharp's emphasis on career-stage support, scholarships, and partnerships with major tech employers.
• WomenTech Network: Global community-driven organization hosting events, awards, and mentorship for women in technology. Directly comparable to SheSharp's event-driven, community-led model with corporate-sponsored programming.
• Lesbians Who Tech: Non-profit community for LGBTQ+ women, non-binary, and trans individuals in technology. Highly relevant as SheSharp explicitly serves women and non-binary individuals in tech, with overlapping DEI and community-event programming.
• Technovation: Non-profit running global tech entrepreneurship programs for girls and young women, including pitch competitions and mentorship. Comparable mission of advancing underrepresented genders in tech through scholarships, mentorship, and hackathon-style events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/shesharpnl
• GitHubgithub.com/shesharpnl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCi-77kmSITumo5Sb9u9vKuA
• Facebookfacebook.com/SheSharpNL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shesharp
• Instagraminstagram.com/shesharp.co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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