INVEST IN WOMEN x PITTSBURGH is a fundraising experience for underrepresented founders in Allegheny and Westmoreland counties, or those who wish to relocate to the Pittsburgh, PA area. Five (5) early-stage, women-led technology companies will be selected to participate. Founders will connect with leaders across industries, receive critical feedback on how to grow their businesses, and participate in opportunities to receive investments from Chloe Capital and our community of impact investors. Invest In Women x Pittsburgh is a partnership with Ascender and powered by the Richard King Mellon Foundation.
Founders
Investor Panelists
HEIDI
DIAMOND
CEO
Diamond Enterprises
ARIELLA
FRANK
Analyst
New Stack Ventures
ALI
MOTRONI
Client Experience Director
Align Impact
LAURYN
POYSER
Investor
Salesforce Impact Venture Fund
PIA
SAWHNEY
Partner
Armory Square Ventures
In partnership with Ascender; Funded by the Richard King Mellon Foundation.
In partnership with Ascender; Funded by Richard King Mellon Foundation.
Program Overview
September 2023
Optimizing Your Business Through AI > Virtual community workshop and information session. In addition to hearing more about this funding opportunity, join us for an engaging conversation with Neil Sahota on utilizing AI to optimize your business for performance, profit and more. Sahota is an IBM Master Inventor, United Nations (UN) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisor, author of the best-seller Own the AI Revolution and sought-after speaker. With 20+ years of business experience, Sahota works to inspire clients and business partners to foster innovation and develop next generation products/solutions powered by AI. Watch the recording here>
November 2023
Preparing for M&A Activity Before You’re Ready > Virtual community workshop and information session. Join us for an interactive conversation that explores why (and how) founders should become deal-ready by preparing for M&A (Merger & Acquisition) activity before they’re ready. Capital’s Managing Partner, Elisa Miller-Out, will moderate a fireside chat and Q&A alongside Tricia Meyer and Melody Ashby, leading legal experts with rich experience supporting startup and technology-enabled companies with legal matters, including preparation for the right opportunity. Watch the recording here >
November 2023
Applications for the INVEST IN WOMEN x PITTSBURGH cohort are due on November 17, 2023. Apply here.
February to May 2024
The virtual accelerator begins! Programming includes investor networking, 1:1 mentorship with leaders from within the innovation ecosystem, pitch prep, and more!
May 2024
24-hour fundraising experience and Founder Showcase to be held live, in Pittsburgh.
The Pittsburgh entrepreneurial community will come together to celebrate the five women-led technology companies participating in the cohort. Founders, investors, and community members welcome.
Join us on Wednesday, May 8 at Google Pittsburgh for the Invest In Women x Pittsburgh Founder Showcase! Register today to secure your spot.
Chloe Capital will invest at least $100,000. Each founder will also receive free and discounted business services, mentorship and connections to Chloe Capital’s global network of investors. On average, participants in a Chloe Capital program go on to raise $2,000,000 each.
