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WBC’s Annual Action for Impact Summit unites thousands of attendees on a fully interactive platform, enabling participants to network, connect, and exchange ideas, innovations, and impact in real time.
The Women’s Capital Summit is the premier opportunity for founders and funders to network and gain actionable insights from each other while exploring the funding paths needed to grow business. This annual event is where women are supported and create a future fueled with equal opportunity.
The 2025 Women’s Capital Summit will be held in New York, NY, on May 21-22, 2025. The two-day event will allow women entrepreneurs to meet investors who believe in their vision, hear stories from trailblazing women, and receive the tools to help advance their businesses.
This year’s Summit is bringing unparalleled opportunities for women entrepreneurs to shine! This transformative event will feature:
Registration Fee: $250 USD per participant | Final registration deadline is: May 16, 2025
12:45 pm: Arrival and Registration for Capital Matchmaking Participants
1:00 pm: Capital Matchmaking (exclusively for participating entrepreneurs and investors; spots are limited)
1:30 pm: Arrival and Registration, General Admission
2:15 pm: Welcome Remarks
2:30 pm: Breakout Sessions: Navigating Capital
4:30 pm: In the Arena Fireside Chat
5:15 pm: Opening Reception and Women’s Business Marketplace
7:00 pm: Reception Concludes
8:00 am: Arrival, Breakfast and Networking
9:00 am: Building an Ecosystem: Connections to Contracts
Welcome remarks from Women Business Collaborative CEO, Gwen K. Young
9:05 am: From Kernel to Empire: Building a Successful Brand
A Fireside Chat with Angie Bastian, Founder of BoomChickaPop led by WBC CEO Gwen K. Young
9:40 am: Navigating the Landscape of Capital
Accessing capital is critical for growth, but navigating the array of available options can be challenging. This session will provide clarity on selecting the right capital provider for your business, understanding investor goals, and making decisions based on your company’s strategy. Join our panel as they explore the diverse funding paths and discuss strategies for scaling your business with the right investments.
10:30 am: Coffee Break
11:00 am: Setting the Table: Understanding Early-Stage Capital
Early-stage capital is key to setting the right foundation for your business’s long-term growth. This session will delve into how to structure your business for investment from the beginning, with a focus on building traction for accelerating growth.
12:00 pm: Networking Lunch
Join us for a facilitated Networking Lunch where you will have the chance to engage in thematic conversations around the Summit’s key topics. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange insights, and forge meaningful relationships.
1:15 pm: The Building Blocks of Capital: Growing With Purpose
Scaling a business is a journey that requires intentionality, strategy, and values alignment. In this session, our panel of experts will discuss how to grow your business with purpose and how entrepreneurs and investors can work together to achieve shared goals.
2:00 pm: Mergers & Acquisitions As A Growth Strategy
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be powerful tools for scaling women-owned businesses. This session will explore how M&A strategies can unlock transformational growth and create new opportunities for expansion and market penetration.
2:45 pm: Coffee Break
3:00 pm: Engineering Your Exit: Envisioning the Future of Your Company While Building It
As your business grows, it’s essential to think about its future. This session will discuss the importance of planning your exit strategy early and how to integrate it into your company’s broader growth plan.
3:40 pm: Closing Fireside Chat: Building the Future Business Landscape
4:15 pm: Closing Remarks, Followed by Closing Reception
5:15 pm: Closing Reception Concludes
Who should apply/register for the Women’s Capital Summit?
For Entrepreneurs: WBC welcomes women entrepreneurs in all industries who are prepared to scale their businesses and learn about capital investment opportunities. The WBC team will screen applicants based on criteria outlined in the registration form to assess if a business’ participation is a good fit for the Summit.
For Investors: WBC welcomes all investors to join WCS. Particularly firms that are interested in investing at all stages of a business growth (early stage to exit).
What are the benefits of attending the Summit?
The Summit offers a unique opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain actionable insights, and explore funding paths essential for business growth. You’ll connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and investors, enabling you to grow capital for your business.
Will there be opportunities to network with investors?
Yes! The Summit offers various networking opportunities including Capital Matchmaking sessions and informal gatherings like the opening reception and women’s business marketplace. The Summit will include a variety of investors from debt to equity, venture, angel and more.
Are there breakout sessions?
Yes, we have designed several breakout sessions participants, covering topics such as strategic decision-making, angel investing, and unlocking grant funding.
Can I attend if I am not a woman entrepreneur?
The Summit is focused on empowering and connecting women entrepreneurs with investors. We welcome investors and attendees who share our mission of advancing women-led businesses and fostering diverse business ecosystems.
Who do I contact to exhibit my business at the women’s marketplace at the 2025 WCS?
Please indicate your interest via the registration form. For additional inquiries or questions, please contact Alyssa Derrick, WBC Programs and Marketing Manager. (wbc@wbcollaborative.org).
How do I get updates on the event?
To stay up-to-date with the latest information on the 2025 Women’s Capital Summit, please subscribe to WBC’s newsletter or follow us on social media. We will share event details, speaker announcements, and registration information there.
For further questions, feel free to reach out to us at events@wbcollaborative.org!
