Top 10 Resources for Women-Owned Businesses
For the past few years, and especially in the aftermath of COVID, we’ve seen a dramatic increase in the number of women switching jobs. Many of these women have gone on to begin the process of starting their own businesses. Women entrepreneurs are seeking networking opportunities and resources more than ever.
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’ve put together a list of our top 10 resources for women-owned businesses.
Association for Enterprise Opportunity
The Association for Enterprise Opportunity is a broad range of organizations that provide capital and services to assist underserved entrepreneurs. Their vision is for every individual in the U.S. to have access to resources and services for creating wealth, assets, and healthy communities through business ownership.
aeoworks.org/about-us/
info@aeoworks.org
(202) 650-5580
Women Presidents Organization
The Women Presidents Organization is an environment where women business leaders access the support and counsel of entrepreneurial equals to discuss financial concerns, organizational development, staffing, and other commonly shared issues.
info@women-presidents.com
(646) 668-5460
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GirlBoss
Girl Boss is an organization that seeks to help women make progress personally, professionally, and in service of others by championing women and their brands.
info@girlboss.com
Cartier Women’s Initiative
Cartier Women’s Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship program that aims to drive change by empowering women impact entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006, the program is open to women-run and women-owned businesses from any country and sector that aim to have a strong and sustainable social and/or environmental impact.
contact@cartierwomensinitiative.com
Female Founders Fund
Female Founders Fund is an investment vehicle focused on investing in the next generation of female talent. They have become a leading source of institutional capital for female founders, raising seed capital with over $3B in enterprise value.
hello@femalefoundersfund.com
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Black Girl Ventures
Black Girl Ventures addresses the unique challenges black and brown women face in accessing social and financial capital to grow their businesses. This organization provides black and brown woman founders with community, capital, and capacity building.
contact@blackgirlventures.org
(202) 709-4522
BackStage Capital
BackStage Capital is investing in the very best founders who identify as women, People of Color, or LGBTQ.
backstagecapital.typeform.com/to/Lmynsy
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BBG Ventures
BBG Ventures is an early-stage fund backing female founders. They seek out companies that are making large-scale behavior change possible by improving access, enhancing affordability, or reducing friction in the consumer experience.
hello@bbgventures.com
New Voices Foundation
New Voices Foundation is increasing women of color entrepreneurs’ access to capital, learning, and networking. They have invested more than $2.02 million in non-dilutive capital in companies that are owned by women of color.
info@newvoicesfamily.com
EnrichHer
EnrichHer makes financial resources accessible to underserved business owners everywhere. They connect pre-qualified companies led by women and founders of color to capital, coaching, and community.
hello@enrichher.com
(404) 721-0216
