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SEPTEMBER 23-25, 2025 | SAN DIEGO, CA

WOMEN CONTINUING THE CHARGE

BUILDING BOLDLY

CHANGING THE FUTURE IN

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BUILD BOLDLY WITH WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT

Stella’s annual Women’s Venture Summit is a transformative event that empowers bold connections between female founders and investors (including aspiring investors!). Now in its 12th year, we’re continuing the charge by accelerating female founders’ access to capital and exponentially growing our community of female and male investors who back female-led startups. Women’s Venture Summit has helped Stella facilitate over $200+ million in fundraising dollars for women-led companies! We’ve crafted an immersive two-day experience that will ignite your bold vision, strengthen your resolve, and equip you with the tools to build the future of entrepreneurship.

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT IS FOR:

Aspiring Women Investors: Break through barriers and join a powerful network of visionary women ready to build the future together. Leave with the confidence and knowledge to write your first check and make your mark on the investment landscape.

Investors: Amplify your impact with strategic, bold investments. Exchange groundbreaking insights and forge powerful deals with fellow investors. Create an investment thesis that reflects your ambitious vision for the future.

Founders: Transform self-doubt into unstoppable momentum. Your time to build boldly is now. Master your financial strategy for a groundbreaking exit. Leave ready to conquer challenges and scale new heights.

Men: Gain invaluable insights into women-led innovation to become a more impactful investor/partner/board member who drives meaningful growth through strategic collaboration.

Community Partners: Forge stronger connections within our ecosystem. Together, we’re building a foundation for lasting change and unprecedented growth.

CHOOSE YOUR TRACK

FOUNDER TRACK

For Women Raising Capital

For startup founders ready to secure funding, scale with clarity, and build bold businesses.

  • Learn how to confidently pitch to angels, VCs, and alternative capital partners
  • Master startup financials, valuation, and legal structures for investment readiness
  • Gain access to tactical tools to build a fundraising strategy aligned with your vision
  • Hear real stories from founders who’ve raised millions across equity, debt, and grants
  • Understand how to build a board, advisory network, and investor relationships that last
  • Explore how to navigate bias, gatekeeping, and barriers to capital
  • Leave with tangible next steps, templates, and investor connections

Expect bold, accomplished founders who’ve walked the walk:

  • Women entrepreneurs who have successfully raised capital, scaled, and exited their companies
  • Founders across sectors who’ve leveraged angel investments, venture capital, crowdfunding, and grants
  • Voices that share real lessons in navigating challenges, rejection, and growth with resilience
  • Leaders who’ve built revenue-first businesses, managed complex teams, and positioned for acquisition
  • Experts on financial strategy, brand growth, operations, and founder wellness

INVESTOR TRACK

For Women Deploying or Preparing to Deploy Capital

Designed for angels, fund managers, aspiring LPs, and women ready to back bold ideas.

  • Learn how to source, evaluate, and invest in high-growth, women-led startups
  • Build your personal or institutional investment thesis and portfolio strategy
  • Join exclusive investor-only sessions, meet founders, and conduct due diligence
  • Understand trends in venture capital, emerging industries, and deal-flow pipelines
  • Explore pathways to become an angel, LP, or fund manager — no matter your starting point
  • Connect with syndicates, accelerators, and venture networks focused on inclusion
  • Walk away empowered to write your first (or next) check with confidence
  • Seasoned LPs and GPs leading institutional and micro-funds across the U.S.
  • Active angel investors funding early-stage women-led ventures with bold theses
  • Real estate and alternative asset investors diversifying wealth-building pathways
  • Investment leaders from 110+ women-led funds, syndicates, and community investment collectives
  • Advisors from trusted groups like the SEC, Angel Capital Association, and Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center sharing legal, policy, and capital market insights

DUAL TRACK

For Founders & Investors Navigating Both Sides of Capital

Perfect for those who are both raising and investing — or aspiring to do both.

  • Learn how to build wealth while raising capital by exploring dual roles as founder-investors
  • Access mentorship from individuals successfully navigating hybrid career paths
  • Learn how to spot strong investment opportunities and build your own investment thesis
  • Explore how founder experience can fuel smart investing — and vice versa
  • Understand the flow of capital and how to advocate for women in every stage
  • Build a powerful network of peers doing the same — creating collective growth and insight
  • Founder-investors who are raising while also deploying capital into other ventures
  • Community leaders bridging capital and education across both sides of the investment equation
  • National experts and ecosystem builders from: Hello Alice, SBDC, SBA, Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, Women’s Business Centers, venture accelerators, and federal partners
  • Workshops and panels designed to help attendees raise smart and invest wisely

SPEAKERS

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WE'RE BACK SAN DIEGO!

The Women’s Venture Summit continues its charge in San Diego, CA within minutes of the airport, beautiful beaches, historical landmarks, hiking, biking, and world-class attractions.

Official Hotel Partners – TBD

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BUILDING BOLDLY DRESS BOLDLY

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Whether you’re wearing a power suit, a chic dress, or business-casual attire, dress to express your bold vision. Visit our What to Wear board for inspiration—because your presence should be as powerful as your ideas!

PARTNER WITH US

Stella invites forward-thinking companies to join us in the mission to reshape the landscape of venture capital.

OUR IMPACT OVER 12 YEARS

7348

Changemakers

518

Visionary Speakers

6.2M

Impressions

385

Investment Groups

$100M+

Investment Facilitated

100K+

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GOT QUESTIONS ?

We’re here to empower your journey! Visit our FAQ page for answers about volunteer opportunities, group registration, networking with fellow changemakers, and more.

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