Who We Are
For over a decade, Stella Foundation has been a driving force in funding and supporting women entrepreneurs. From ideation to exit, we provide the capital, mentorship, and connections needed to launch, scale, and sustain women-led businesses.
Our Vision: Equal representation of women founders and funders across the venture table.

Our Impact
How We Do It: The 4 Pillars of Stella
At Stella Foundation, we empower female founders and funders through a four-pillar approach designed to provide
education, capital, connections, and opportunities to scale.
PROGRAM IMPACT | 2012-2024
$250M
Raised by connecting female founders to angel investors and VCs
Praise From Stella’s Stars
JOANNE FORSTER
WISHLY

“Stella was just what WISHLY needed at the right time! Building a network of other female founders ands gaining access to all kinds of mentors (especially VC’s) has been incredibly valuable. The team at Stella has given us the tools we need to fundraise and build the next unicorn — knowledge, confidence,
and a community of support!”
KAREN HETZ
KIDS CAKE BOXES

“Stella has opened so many doors for me. The network connections alone have moved mountains for my business; from mentors to meetings with those in the same industry, Stella has provided me a means to learn from others’ experiences and expertise. This network has helped me gain understanding and direction as I scale my business.”
HELEN CHOI PADILLA
WATERING CAN

“Attending Stella Labs has been nothing short of amazing. Coming from a couple other Cohorts I can say Stella is the best. The amount of connections I was provided with, the challenge, the work, and the community I was supported with was overwhelming. Thank you so much for my acceptance and I am forever grateful to everyone at Stella.”
LINDSAY HELM
EMPOWER EMPLOY

“Being a part of Stella has helped me refine my storytelling and public speaking skills, which I am utilizing during pitch competitions to earn funding. Stella has also connected me with a variety of industry professionals who have become amazing mentors and have helped me make critical business decisions for continued growth.”
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