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Fueling a Movement,
Not Just a Moment

At Stella, we know that real change requires real resources. Our sponsors and funding partners make everything we do possible—from accelerating women-led startups to building national communities of female investors.

These incredible partners don’t just write checks—they show up, advocate, and activate networks to close the gender gap in entrepreneurship and venture capital. Together, we’re building an ecosystem where women are funded, amplified, and paid. Because when women rise, we all rise. And our sponsors are the ones lifting the platform.

Thank You to Our Impact Sponsors

We are proud to be backed by a growing list of values-aligned organizations, corporations, and institutions committed to equity, innovation, and inclusive economic development.
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Logo
USAA logo
BMO logo
Carta logo
Dell Technologies logo
How Women Invest logo
San Diego Business Journal
Ellevest logo
comcast lift labs logo
Hello Alice logo
Fearless Fund
Hubspot logo
Women in Cloud logo

Their support helps fund our national programs, founder scholarships, investor education, pitch showcases, and community-building initiatives year-round.

Sponsor Stella’s Mission

Whether you’re a brand, funder, or community leader—there are powerful ways to support Stella’s work and gain visibility with a nationwide audience of founders, investors, and partners.
Explore current opportunities to get involved:

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Women’s Fast Pitch (National & Regional Events

Support a premier pitch competition spotlighting women-led startups across five regions in the U.S., culminating in a high-profile finals event.

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Women’s Venture Summit

Join our annual flagship event attended by hundreds of founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders. From keynote sponsorships to demo room activations, your brand will be front and center.

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The Oxytocin Tour

A traveling experience centered around emotional intelligence, founder connection, and wellness for high-impact women leaders. Ideal for mission-aligned wellness, travel, and lifestyle brands.

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Local Stella Chapters

Empower regional economic development by sponsoring Stella chapters and their local events, workshops, and founder activations across the country.

Stella Foundation Sponsorship

Support our work year-round and align your brand with national impact through scholarships, content sponsorships, digital campaigns, and more.

Why Sponsor Stella?

  • Gain national visibility with women founders and funders
  • Align with a high-growth, high-impact movement
  • Demonstrate leadership in inclusive entrepreneurship
  • Support education, access to capital, and economic mobility

  • Activate your team through speaking, mentorship, and community engagement

Sponsor Opportunities

  • Branded mainstage moments
  • Sponsor booths or lounges
  • Logo placement in event materials
  • Sponsored founder scholarships
  • Hosted investor dinners or private pitch rooms
  • Team volunteer and speaking opportunities

Our Sponsors Include

BMO logo
Carta logo
Dell Technologies logo
Knobbe Martens logo
Cooley logo
comcast lift labs logo
Ad Astra Ventures Logo
Holland & Knight Logo
Deloitte logo
SBDC logo
Fenwick Logo
VF Logo Lock
TriNet logo
DLA_Piper logo
Trust & Will logo

Ready to Sponsor?

We’ll build a custom package that fits your goals and helps change the game for women in business.

Partner With Stella – Collaboration That Sparks Change

Stella works alongside accelerators, universities, nonprofits, funders, and corporations to expand what’s possible for women founders and funders. Together, we scale access to education, capital, community, and visibility.

Whether you’re providing technical assistance, mentorship, marketing support, space, or capital—we believe strong partnerships make a stronger ecosystem.

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Ways We Partner

  • Co-host events, workshops, and founder programming

  • Cross-promote events, content, and thought leadership

  • Serve as referral or intake partners for founders and funders

  • Provide grants or in-kind resources (space, tech, mentors, content)

  • Collaborate on capital access, pitch programs, or policy advocacy

  • Participate in panels, judging, or coaching for Stella programs

Partner Opportunities

  • Co-branded programming

  • Shared marketing campaigns

  • Founder referrals

  • Speaking and sponsorship exchanges

  • Research and ecosystem mapping

Our Current Partners Include

Startup & Ecosystem Partners
LA Tech Week logo
SBDC logo
Startup San Diego Logo
hera hub logo
village up logo
Brink SBDC USD logo
Connect logo
Women in Cloud logo
CNY Womens Network logo
Hello Alice logo
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center Logo
Investor & Fund Network Partners
how women lead logo
How Women Invest logo
Ad Astra Ventures Logo
Ellevest logo
Fearless Fund

Ready to Partner With Us?

Let’s Collaborate to Expand the ecosystem for women in business.