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Are you a female founder seeking pre-seed funding? Are you an investor looking to fund high-potential women-led startups?
Welcome to Stella Angels, the investment arm of Stella Foundation, dedicated to closing the gender funding gap and fueling the next wave of women-led innovation. Since our launch, Stella Angels has connected female founders with millions in capital.

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What is Stella Angels?

Stella Angels is a national investor network bringing together experienced and emerging investorsto fund high-growth, women-led startups. 

Through quarterly virtual pitch showcases, hands-on pitch preparation, and due diligence support, we connect pre-seed female founders with investors eager to fund women-led businesses.

Our curated showcases introduce highly fundable, venture-backable founders to angel investors ready to write checks.

For Founders:
Get Investor-Ready & Secure Funding

Seeking pre-seed funding? Apply for a Stella Angels showcase and get:

  • Investor-Ready Pitch Prep – Work with experienced investors, mentors, and advisors to craft a compelling, fundable pitch.

  • One-on-One Due Diligence Support – Refine your financials, valuation, and fundraising strategy to instill investor confidence.
  • Direct Investor Intros – Get connected to angels actively investing in women-led companies.
  • Exposure to Decision-Makers – Pitch to 10-12 highly engaged, vetted investors who are looking for their next investment
  • A Powerful Network – Gain access to mentors, syndicate deals, and follow-on capital.

Stella Angels has facilitated millions in funding for founders. Be next.

For Investors:
Discover & Fund the Next Big Thing

Are you an angel investor or fund looking for high-potential, women-led startups?

Join Stella Angels and gain:

  • Exclusive Access to Investor-Only Pitch Showcases – Watch 10-12 fundable women-led startups pitch for pre-seed funding.

  • Advance Due Diligence & Investor Data Rooms – Access financials, pitch decks, and market insights before the showcase

  • Opportunities to Syndicate & Co-Invest – Join a growing network of angel investors, LPs, and VCs investing in women

  • High-Touch Founder Intros – We curate intros to founders based on investor interest and thesis fit

  • Engagement in a Powerful Ecosystem – Gain access to investment education, closed investor events, and top-tier deal flow

Meet top-tier, investment-ready women-led startups before they hit the mainstream.

Past Stella Angels Success Stories

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ANNA VON WENDORFF

Founder of Scopi Medical

Jo Forster
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“Stella Angels connected me to the right investors, and their due diligence support made my fundraising experience smooth and strategic.”

LINDSAY HELM

EMPOWER EMPLOY

Lindsay Helm
Empower Employ

“Being part of Stella helped refine my storytelling and fundraising strategy. It was a game-changer.”

HELEN CHOI PADILLA

WATERING CAN

Helen Choi Padilla
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“The mentorship, resources, and access to investors through Stella have been invaluable.”

Want to be the next success story?

2025 Stella Angels Pitch Showcase Schedule

  • Spring Showcase – April 25, 2025

  • Summer Showcase – July 25, 2025

  • Fall Showcase – October 24, 2025