Where female founders in the DMV meet to access capital, community and connections.
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Congratulations to Tahira Dosani and the ResilienceVC team for their oversubscribed debut fund. Grateful for all that you do to grow the DC startup community!
Thank you to Nate Doughty at Washington Business Journal for writing about ResilienceVC's fund and the benefits of having a venture fund based in Washington DC.
? Thank you, Technical.ly DC for the coverage of our Spring 2025 Venture Challenge and shining a light on the funding gap female founders face in the DMV. Despite the progress being made nationally, venture funding for women-led startups in our region dropped by 26.7% last year—and that’s a trend we’re working to change. Through The Agora Initiative, we’re building a stronger pipeline for female founders by connecting them with the right investors, mentors, and resources. And right now, applications are open for our $10K Venture Challenge, where founders will pitch in front of DC’s top startup investors and industry leaders. Thank you to Tarsus, PairPEO, Elizabeth Salem Graham, Golden Triangle Business Improvement District, and Penn West Equity and Innovation District for sponsoring our May 2025 showcase -- we wouldn't be here without you! ?? Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/e6jgWzvb ?? Founders, apply by March 7: https://lnkd.in/eBBB3Ka5 #FemaleFounders #DCTech #DMVStartups
Spread the word to EquityTech founders in your communities: Great opportunity for support and funding from our partners at Halcyon!
Applications are now open for Halcyon’s 2025 EquityTech Fellowship! ???? This program empowers entrepreneurs across the U.S. and the globe leveraging technology to enhance and expand opportunities in education and the workforce. Sub-sectors include EdTech and Future of Work. Why Apply? ? $10K equity-free stipend ? $10K in Amazon Web Services, Inc. Credits ? Expert training in leadership, product-market fit, and investment readiness ? Access to a world-class network of mentors, advisors, investors, and other stakeholders ? And more! Learn more: https://ow.ly/EWyc50Valz7 Apply: https://ow.ly/R64o50Valz6 Program support provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Capital One, and Deloitte.
?? Female Founders in the DMV - Apply Now – The Countdown is On! ?? The clock is ticking! The Agora Initiative DC is still accepting applications for our Spring 2025 Venture Competition ($10,000 non-dilutive grant to the winner) with the final deadline this Friday, March 7, 2025! This is your opportunity to pitch in front of DC’s top startup investors at our Venture Showcase on May 7, 2025, and compete for a $10,000 non-dilutive grant to fuel your business growth! ?? Who Should Apply? ? Female founders based in DC, Maryland, or Virginia ? Holding at least 25% equity and a C-suite role ? Building a venture-scale, for-profit business ? Raised less than $1M in total investor capital ? Deadline to apply: March 7, 2025 – Don’t miss your chance! Join a thriving community of women entrepreneurs and get ready to take the stage! Apply now! ?? in comments ?? Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors! PairPEO Tarsus Arlington Economic Development Golden Triangle Business Improvement District Penn West Equity and Innovation District Elizabeth Salem Graham ThinkNimble Vertex Labs DC Tech & Venture Coalition (DCTAV) Amelia DeSorrento Gillian Raikes Lisa Throckmorton Rob Runett Mackenzie Loy Carly Lyerly Connell Sofia Vegarra Ann Marie Guzzi Kelly O'Malley #FemaleFounders #PitchCompetition #WomenInBusiness #DMVStartups #DCStartups #VentureFunding
?? Female Founders in the DMV - Apply Now – The Countdown is On! ?? The clock is ticking! The Agora Initiative DC is still accepting applications for our Spring 2025 Venture Competition ($10,000 non-dilutive grant to the winner) with the final deadline this Friday, March 7, 2025! This is your opportunity to pitch in front of DC’s top startup investors at our Venture Showcase on May 7, 2025, and compete for a $10,000 non-dilutive grant to fuel your business growth! ?? Who Should Apply? ? Female founders based in DC, Maryland, or Virginia ? Holding at least 25% equity and a C-suite role ? Building a venture-scale, for-profit business ? Raised less than $1M in total investor capital ? Deadline to apply: March 7, 2025 – Don’t miss your chance! Join a thriving community of women entrepreneurs and get ready to take the stage! Apply now! ?? in comments ?? Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors! PairPEO Tarsus Arlington Economic Development Golden Triangle Business Improvement District Penn West Equity and Innovation District Elizabeth Salem Graham ThinkNimble Vertex Labs DC Tech & Venture Coalition (DCTAV) Amelia DeSorrento Gillian Raikes Lisa Throckmorton Rob Runett Mackenzie Loy Carly Lyerly Connell Sofia Vegarra Ann Marie Guzzi Kelly O'Malley #FemaleFounders #PitchCompetition #WomenInBusiness #DMVStartups #DCStartups #VentureFunding
Strong communities can change the trajectory of our startups -- and we love seeing new spaces emerge for women in tech. Catherine McMillan is organizing a meetup next week for women looking to connect. If you're interested, check it out! ?? https://lu.ma/mo7bve8e We're curious to see how this community grows!
?? Calling all founders in the DMV! ?? We’re excited to share an incredible opportunity for high-growth tech startups, thanks in part to our partners at Arlington Economic Development! The Accelerate Investor Conference Breakfast Series is looking for innovative companies in Virginia, Maryland, and DC—especially those led by underserved founders—who are raising $500K to $2M in seed funding. This is a high-value pitch opportunity in front of 130+ business and government leaders, including early-stage investors, happening April 11 at the MITRE campus in McLean, VA. Applications are open now and close on March 7—don’t miss your chance to get in the room with key decision-makers. ?? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eVyzHk2v #DMVStartups #TechStartups #FemaleFounders #VentureCapital #AccelerateBreakfast #AgoraPartners
?? Calling All Female Founders in the DMV! ?? The Agora Initiative DC is officially accepting applications for our Spring 2025 Venture Competition. Finalists will present at our Venture Showcase event on May 7, 2025! This is your chance to pitch in front of DC’s top startup investors and compete for a $10,000 non-dilutive grant to fuel your business growth. ?? Who Should Apply? ? Female founders based in DC, Maryland, or Virginia ? Holding at least 25% equity and a C-suite role ? Building a venture-scale, for-profit business ? Raised less than $1M in total investor capital ?? Deadline to apply: March 7, 2025 Join a thriving community of women entrepreneurs accessing capital, connections, and opportunities. Ready to take the stage? Apply now! ?? Amelia DeSorrento Gillian Raikes Lisa Throckmorton Mackenzie Loy Kelly O'Malley Rob Runett Carly Lyerly Connell Ann Marie Guzzi Sofia Vegarra 2025 Sponsors:?Vertex Labs, Dan Kwon;ThinkNimble, Neil Shah; Arlington Economic Development, Tally Wolff; Golden Triangle Business Improvement District, Elizabeth Packer, AICP; DC Tech & Venture Coalition (DCTAV), Kevin Morgan; PairPEO, Jeff Wanner; Tarsus, Alex Diaz-Asper; Elizabeth Salem Graham #FemaleFounders #PitchCompetition #WomenInBusiness #StartupFunding #DMVStartups #DCStartups
?? New year, new look! ?? Before we dive into an exciting 2025, let's take a moment to reflect on our incredible first year of building a thriving community for female founders in the DMV. Since launching in March 2024, we’ve: ? Connected 52 high-quality, VC-backable early-stage founders ? Hosted 6 Breakfast Clubs, 3 Founders & Funders Dinners, and more ? Achieved a perfect NPS score of 100 across all programs ?? But don’t just take our word for it—hear from our amazing community! Swipe through to see what we’ve built together. ?? Amelia DeSorrento Kelly O'Malley Ann Marie Guzzi Carly Lyerly Connell Gillian Raikes Mackenzie Loy Lisa Throckmorton Kristina F. #FemaleFounders #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #CommunityBuilding
We're thrilled to see Dan Kwon at Vertex Labs, an incredible Agora mentor and investor, and Julie Saltman at Standd, one of our standout female-founders, leading the charge at the AI Tinkerers - DC Metro Meetup on January 15th! ?? Are you an active builder in AI? Don’t miss this chance to connect, demo, and innovate. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eXW3D3-e