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Funding, Resources & The Community You Need to Scale

At Stella Foundation, we know that women founders deserve better access to capital, education, and networks. That’s why we’ve built a powerful ecosystem to help you fund, grow, and scale your business. Whether you’re just starting out or actively raising capital, Stella provides the tools, mentorship, and investor connections you need to succeed.

How We Serve Founders

Stella is more than a network—it’s a national movement to fund and support women entrepreneurs. Our programs and partnerships help female founders at every stage of their business journey, from ideation to exit.

  • Capital Access & Investment Readiness – Get direct access to investors who are funding women, plus expert guidance on fundraising strategies.

  • Entrepreneurial Education – Access 300+ modules and 100+ worksheets covering everything from launching your business to raising capital and scaling.

  • Founder-Focused Events – Pitch competitions, investor showcases, networking summits, and live masterclasses designed to connect you with funders and industry leaders.
  • High-Touch Mentorship & Office Hours – Meet 1:1 with seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and subject-matter experts who are committed to helping women founders succeed.
  • Exclusive Partner Resources – Gain discounted services, fundraising tools, and legal, financial, and marketing support from Stella’s trusted partners.

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Partner Resources for Founders

Through our network of leading national and local organizations, Stella connects founders to valuable funding opportunities, accelerators, and business growth resources.

  • Startup Tools & Tech Support: Carta, Cooley GO, HubSpot for Startups and Dell Technologies

  • Founder Education & Mentorship: Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, SBDC (Small Business Development Centers), IFEL (Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership), Hello Alice and Women in Cloud

  • Capital Access & Fundraising Platforms: The Impact Seat Foundation, Ganas Ventures, Angel Capital Association, Wefunder, Launch NY, San Diego Angel Conference and Women, Wealth Catalyst and How Women Lead

  • Corporate & Ecosystem Collaborators: BMO, Comcast LIFT Labs and WEF (Women’s Entrepreneurship Fund)

Interested In Partnering With Stella?

Whether you’re a nonprofit, funder, corporate innovator, accelerator, or education provider—we want to work with you to reach more founders, scale support, and drive change.

Programs That Move Women Forward—
At Every Stage

From first-time founders to high-growth startups, Stella offers a portfolio of results-driven programs designed to accelerate your success. Our equity-free, founder-first approach means you get the education, mentorship, visibility, and capital support you need—without giving up control.

Stella Labs Accelerator

A 16-week national pre-seed accelerator designed to help women founders launch and scale high-growth businesses. The program includes hands-on mentorship, funding prep, and business development strategies.

Founders Raising

A private investment portal for founders actively raising capital. Gain visibility with active investors, get featured in pitch showcases, and receive support with pitch prep and due diligence.

Women’s Fast Pitch

A nationwide pitch competition for female founders seeking early-stage funding. Winners receive $50K+ in grants, investments, and in-kind services.

Women’s Venture Summit

A three-day event connecting female founders with investors and ecosystem leaders. Learn how to secure capital, scale your business, and network with decision-makers.

Monthly Masterclasses & Office Hours

Stella hosts free expert-led masterclasses, investor office hours, and mentorship sessions to support women entrepreneurs in their journey.

Whether you’re validating an idea or raising capital, Stella’s programming is built to help you grow, scale, and get funded.

Join Stella & Take Your Business to the Next Level

Becoming part of the Stella Community gives you exclusive access to funding opportunities, investor connections, mentorship, and business growth tools—all designed for women founders.