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Event Oct 21 in LA; stored 2025-05-31 deadline outdated. Application dates announced via mailing list.
"Women Founders Network Fast Pitch Competition" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Women Founders Network Fast Pitch Competition is sponsored by Women Founders Network. Women Founders Network hosts a Fast Pitch Competition for women founders of tech or tech-enabled businesses. Finalists receive a pitch coach, a financial mentor, networking support, and compete for cash prizes.
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Women Founders Network: We believe in the female founder Empowering The Next Generation of Women Founders & Investors Women Founders Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides education on entrepreneurship and investing to women and girls. Through our annual Fast Pitch competition, we provide access to capital, visibility, and mentoring for female founders.
Our Startup Fundamentals webinar series offers practical information and advice for entrepreneurs. We hope to inspire the next generation of women entrepreneurs and investors through our Due Diligence Analyst program for college women and our Junior Venture Capitalist program for young women in grades 9-12. We are a community of highly motivated women who come together to be inspired, to celebrate, and to invest in the future.
We invite you to join us! We welcome your support in any of the following ways: Gain real-world, resume-building experience through this introduction to entrepreneurship and investing in our Due Diligence Analyst Program. Learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and investing through in-person and virtual events, and as 'venture capitalist for a day' at the WFN Fast Pitch Event!
Can't find what you're looking for or have questions? ONLY 2% OF STARTUPS GETTING FUNDING ARE WOMEN-FOUNDED * We're out to change that. Women Founders Network is working to increase the percentage of women-led companies that get VC funding.
Our educational workshops, coaching, mentoring, and Fast Pitch competition accelerate the growth path for early stage women-led companies. Our Next Generation Investors programs are educating and inspiring future female funders and founders. *Source: https://pitchbook.
com/news/articles/female-founders-vc-year-in-review-2023 EVENTS • NETWORKING • EDUCATION • MENTORING WFN + MEMBERS AWARDED AND INVESTED Inc 500's Fastest Growing company 2018 3rd place & Jr. Judge Winner WFN Fast Pitch 2015
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Business must be majority owned by a woman, or have a woman founder, co-founder or CEO, and be based in the U.S. Must have raised $750,000 or less in outside funding. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows total of $55,000 in cash grants. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was May 31, 2025, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Women Founders Network Fast Pitch Competition is funded by Women Founders Network. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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