Founder-focused Fundraising Education Programs

We believe a more equitable funding ecosystem is possible…

Through supportive fundraising education, programming, community, mentorship and our network of 300+ investors we are creating a more inclusive and accessible funding ecosystem to support female and other first-time founders of early stage startups. Founders! We’re here to help you confidently OWN YOUR RAISE!

We run 3 programs:

The Fellowship for
Female Founders

Women receive less than 2% of venture capital funding. Together, we’re changing that narrative. Since 2016, our Own Your Raise 6 month Fellowship program has helped over 90+ female founders raise over $85M in capital.

Fundraising Readiness
Workshops

Ongoing workshops for first-time startup founders. Whether it’s pitching, financials, understanding equity, accessing investors or crafting a fundraising strategy - these workshops are open to ALL.

The Investment and
Inclusion Series

Without honest (& imperfect!) conversations, meaningful systemic change can’t happen. We’re collaborating with change-makers on sharing new actionable approaches for building an equitable funding world._

Testimonials

Don’t just take our word for it!

Mai Le
CEO, Haystack Dx
’21 Fellow

"The Capital Network transformed me, as an individual and an entrepreneur, and my business in ways that I could never have possibly imagined. It helped me build the confidence to lead, empowered me with fundraising knowledge, and more importantly gave me a safe space to practice pitching to numerous investors without fear of failing."_

Terence Craig
Investor
’21 & ‘22 Mentor

"The Capital Network is about changing the narrative of who receives funding. A critical task given how exclusionary the current narrative is for women and minorities of all kinds. They give entrepreneurs and especially Female Founders the knowledge, tools, and community to knock those artificial barriers down and "Own Their Raise". I am proud to be working with them!”

Cecilia Frerotte CPA, Wolf & Co.
Sponsor & Board

"The Capital Network works hard to create an open, inviting, and engaging space for entrepreneurs to build their fundraising skills and grow their network. As a long-time sponsor I have greatly benefitted from the community they have built and so impressed with the impact they have had on so many founders and investors."

Get involved

We’ve got something for everyone


Are you a first-time founder of an early-stage startup?

We’ll help you get where you want to go!
Access resources, and explore our program offerings.
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Looking to share your expertise?

Early-stage and female founders need investor and expert support! Sign up to become a mentor, speaker, application evaluator, and more—your mentorship moves the needle.



Want to make a difference? become a sponsor!

Join our many ecosystem partners helping us make the fundraising ecosystem work for everybody.
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Meet Some of Our Network

WHERE WE STAND: BLACK LIVES MATTER. STOP ASIAN HATE. LOVE IS LOVE. FEMINISM IS FOR EVERYONE.

WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER.

Thank you to our sponsors!