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Creating the Women's Capital Connection
Women’s Capital Connection (WCC) is a regional network of accredited angel investors dedicated to identifying and funding the most promising start-up business opportunities in the region.
The Women’s Capital Connection officially launched in January 2008 with 33 founding investors committed to investing in women-led ventures in the Midwest. Since 2008, over 125 women investors have been involved in supporting angel investing and over 2,000 women-led ventures have inquired about angel funding, with 157 companies moving forward for investor presentations. To date, 25 companies have received funding, with over $5 million dollars contributed to the region.
125
Women investors from 33 founding investors
157
Investor presentations out of 2k inquiries about angel funding
25
Companies received funding from WCC investors
$5M
Over five million dollars contributed to the Region
Part of a Powerful Alliance
As a proud partner of OneKC for Women, the Women’s Capital Connection is the equity investment arm of the alliance, funding women-led enterprises. We provide a unique perspective to women at every stage of the business cycle, coming alongside with capital, resources and connections. We’re proud to bring together high achieving, well-accomplished professionals to guide, encourage and inspire fellow women.
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