International Women’s Day (IWD) is this Sunday – and while it is easy to lament the tiny percentage of venture capital funding that typically flows to women founders, at Birchal we’re making it easy to take action and help change that.
Crowdsourced funding allows everyone to back companies and ideas they believe in. With a minimum investment of just $250, it’s much more accessible than $25,000 for most angel cheques and $250,000 to invest into a fund.
Birchal has four incredible women-led businesses live on the platform right now – check them out, and use your power as an investor to help change the narrative for women founders.
Reckless Brewing Co
Australia’s largest women-owned brewery.
Reckless Brewing Co is a women-led independent brewery based in Bathurst, NSW, producing award-winning beers for everyday drinkers.
The business has built strong national traction and is now raising capital to scale production and expand distribution across Australia.
Key highlights:
- Multiple national champion beers, including Champion XPA (AIBAs 2023).
- 300%+ wholesale revenue growth.
- Flagship venue trading at capacity.
- High profile partnerships with local Bathurst events, including recently the Bathurst 12 hour.
Reckless is now raising capital to scale production and expand distribution across Australia – there are some awesome investor perks as well.
(Offer closes Thursday, March 5)
Pulsatile Innovations
Medtech providing simple, intuitive cardiac arrest detection for every rescuer.
Founded by paramedic and nurse Elleesha King, Pulsatile Innovations is developing the first cardiac arrest detection device (the Pulse Tile) designed to help rescuers start high-quality CPR sooner.
In a sector where minutes drastically impact survival, Pulse Tile represents high-impact, scalable medical innovation.
Key highlights:
- First-of-its-kind cardiac arrest detection device, pioneering globally.
- Cuts assessment time by up to 50%.
- Designed to complement existing tools (including pulse oximeters and defibrillators).
- Achieved material progress toward the clinical and regulatory milestones required for commercial launch.
- Strong traction from potential customers across health, paramedicine and first responder sectors.
(Offer open now).
Earthletica
Redefining activewear through innovation and scalable impact.
Co-founded by Olympic gold medallist Bronte Campbell, Earthletica is a B Corp–certified Australian activewear brand reinventing performance apparel without PFAS “forever chemicals” – raising the bar for comfort, performance and sustainability.
After two years of product and market validation, the company is now raising to scale production and proprietary material innovation.
Key highlights:
- World-first textile innovations – including plant-based waterproofing and a tapeless zipper – and a finalist in the IPSO World Sport Innovation Awards.
- Average order value (AOV): $175.
- Gross average margin: 80%.
- Lifetime value (LTV): $510 within six months, driven by a 50% repeat customer rate.
(Expressions of interest now open).
Aquafab
Removing egg whites from the $30B hospitality industry.
Co-founded by Rebecca Grey, Aquafab produces a ready-to-pour, plant-based cocktail foamer replacing raw egg whites behind the bar.
The business sits at the intersection of sustainability, efficiency and premium hospitality – removing animal-based products with high spoilage risk and replacing it with a more consistent and efficient foamer that is loved by bar staff and customers alike.
Key highlights:
- 800+ hospitality venues secured.
- 1,000,000+ cocktails served.
- 207% YoY revenue growth.
- ~88% gross margins.
(Expression of interest now live, offer opening March 9).
- Kirstin Hunter is the CEO of equity crowdfunding platform Birchal.
