Women's Capital Connection History

Women’s Capital Connection (WCC) — a regional network of accredited angel investors dedicated to identifying and funding the most promising start-up business opportunities in the region — 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.

Although the WCC and its investor members maintains an active portfolio of investments, our equity experts are focusing on ongoing strategic advice tailored to individual business needs, expert insights to enhance preparedness for equity raises and access to a network of experienced mentors and investors through our connections.

Women's Capital Connection exists to guide entrepreneurs as they navigate the evolving equity capital ecosystem — locally, regionally and nationally.

Three of WCC's early founders (left to right) Victoria Barnard, Carol Hallquist and Rania Anderson.

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

WCC thanks Aviva Ajmera for her 3-year tenure as Chair of the WCC Executive Committee, and welcomes new Chair, Susan Oswalt-Gibbons (pictured L-R, Kelly Sievers, Aviva Ajmera, Susan Oswalt-Gibbons).

Part of a Powerful Alliance

As a proud partner of OneKC for Women, the Women’s Capital Connection is the equity capital education and networking 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.

Learn more about OneKC for Women and the way women are working together to change lives.