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Top-tier attendees

An exclusive gathering of Business Angels, General Partners, Managing Partners, and Limited Partners

+40

Nationalities

Global perspectives from diverse backgrounds

+25

Sectors represented

From technology to sustainable finance

30

Moderators and speakers

Featuring leading voices in the investment industry

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Women Investment Summit

World Trade Center, New York City, June 2-3, 2025

Dedicated to connecting, educating, and inspiring women to take their place in the investment ecosystem. Our goal is to build a global network of women investors, increase visibility for women high-tech founders, and encourage women-led investments in women-led enterprises.

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Meet the Speakers

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The Purpose of the Summit

Impulse4Women is committed to building a diverse investment landscape by addressing the underrepresentation of women in high-tech investment. While female-led tech companies raised $1.2 billion across 151 rounds in 2023, the potential remains largely untapped. Women founders receive less funding than their male counterparts, limiting growth and innovation.

By connecting, educating and inspiring women, this summit supports the rise of women investors, creating a global network that promotes gender equity in finance. With women already outperforming key indexes and a growing number of millennial and Gen Z women entering investing, our mission is to grow female participation in the investment ecosystem.

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Become a Sponsor or Donor

Partner with the Women Investment Summit to champion diversity and support women in the investment ecosystem. By becoming a sponsor or making a donation, you’ll be part of a movement dedicated to advancing female participation in finance and creating a more inclusive industry.

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Your donation fuels workshops, panels, and networking opportunities that drive real change for women investors and entrepreneurs. Every contribution helps us create a more inclusive investment landscape.

Why donate?

  • Inspire Change: Help create a more inclusive investment ecosystem.

  • Impact Stories: Your donation supports education and networking that help women in finance.

  • Fuel Innovation: Encourage diverse perspectives that lead to more innovative solutions and strategies in the financial sector.

 

Act now and make a difference today! Don’t wait, your contribution can impulse the next generation of women leaders. Together, we can create lasting change!

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Meet our speakers

Ajay Ramachandran

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Ajay, founding partner at ifMagic Ventures, co-chairs the Kutsa Foundation. He advises on CVC strategy and empowers entrepreneurs to build transformative companies.

Bisila Bokoko

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Bisila, award-winning entrepreneur and UN-recognized "Citizen of the World," inspires leaders through her consultancy and BBknowsBest, championing diversity and empowerment.

Deepali Nangia

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Deepali, Partner at Speedinvest, leads gender lens and emerging market investments. She also co-founded Alma Angels, the UK’s largest network for female founders.

Trish Costello
 

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Trish, CEO and Founder of Portfolia, leads 14 VC funds focused on women’s health and diversity. She co-founded the Kauffman Fellows Program, shaping future venture capital leaders.

Jesse Draper
 

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Jesse, founding partner of Halogen Ventures, invests in female-led tech startups. Creator of The Valley Girl Show and host of MOMumental, she’s a fierce advocate for women in tech.

Victoria Hernandez-Valcarcel

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Victoria, telecom executive and EIC Scaling Club member, serves on CaixaBank Payments' board and oversees EIC’s €10.1bn fund. She champions AI startups, gender diversity, and women in tech.

Amit Pradhan

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Amit Pradhan, CEO of Rainfall, pioneers responsible AI. A founder, investor, and speaker, he champions tech for positive impact across diverse, vulnerable communities. He invests via JetVentures and serves on the BMW Global Mobility Council and NRC Board.

Selma Prodanovic

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Named Startup-Grand-Dame, Selma is a global speaker, strategic advisor, and ecosystem investor. She initiated the EBAN Manifesto for Gender-Balanced Investing and now champions Women's Wealth & Legacy masterminds to close the wealth gap.

Jessica Karr

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Founder & Managing Director of Coyote Ventures, investing in health equity & women's health

Why Get Involved?

Your support will fuel workshops, panels, and networking events that drive meaningful opportunities for women investors and entrepreneurs. Every contribution makes a difference in creating a lasting, inclusive impact.

Tax Benefits

For U.S.-based sponsors and donors, contributions are tax-deductible under our 501(c)(3) status.

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Gain visibility with an influential, global audience committed to impactful change.

Engagement

Connect with a high-profile, mission-driven community that values inclusivity and innovation.

Act Now! Don’t wait, your contribution can drive the next generation of women leaders in the investment ecosystem.

For more information on sponsorship or donation opportunities, please reach out. Together, we can create lasting change and reshape the future of investment.

Become a Sponsor

Partner with the Women Investment Summit to support a new era of diversity in investment. This summit gives sponsors the opportunity to align with a movement dedicated to advance female participation in the investment ecosystem.

Tax Benefits

U.S Donors benefit from the ability to claim a tax deduction due to the charitable nature of their contribution, supported by transparent and accountable processes.

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Exposure to an influential global audience. Your commitment to social responsibility, positively influences public perception of your company.

Engagement & Morale

Connect with a high-profile, mission-driven community.

Enable diverse perspectives that lead to groundbreaking solutions in finance.

Fuel innovation

Support initiatives that empower women through education and connection.

Leverage top-down investment

Help build a more inclusive investment ecosystem.

Inspire change

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Dear Business Angels, General Partners, Managing Partners, and Limited Partners,

Are you ready to take your seat at the table? Mark your calendars! Don’t miss this chance to network, share insights, and collaborate with fellow leaders in venture capital, private equity, and angel investing.

Register today to secure your place:

Become a sponsor

Tax Benefits

For U.S.-based sponsors and donors, contributions are tax-deductible under our 501(c)(3) status.

Visibility & Promotion

Your logo will feature in our publications, marketing materials, and receive dedicated advertising from us.

Engagement

Connect with a high-profile, mission-driven community that values inclusivity and innovation.

Become a donor

Tax Benefits

For U.S.-based sponsors and donors, contributions are tax-deductible under our 501(c)(3) status.

Leverage top-down investment

Support initiatives that empower women through education and connection.

Fuel innovation

Enable diverse perspectives that lead to groundbreaking solutions in finance.

List of partners

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Meet our speakers

Ajay Ramachandran

Founding partner at iMagic Ventures

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Ajay Ramachandran is a founding partner at ifMagic Ventures and Co-Chair of the Kutsa Foundation. He develops the EU-focused fund Webit.Capital and advises the National Grid on CVC strategy. As a former startup CEO, he has lasting experience which has granted him unique insight. Ajay is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs with innovative mindsets to build transformative companies.

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Bisila Bokoko

Global Business Strategist & Leadership Consultant

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Bisila Bokoko is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, author, and global leadership speaker. Recognized as a "Citizen of the World" by the UN, she inspires leaders through her consultancy and hosts BBknowsBest. Her expertise has made her one of the top 10 most influential Spanish women in American business. With over 20 years of experience as a prominent figure in business, she champions diversity and empowerment.

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Deepali Nangia

Partner at Speedinvest

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Deepali is a Partner at Speedinvest where she leads gender lens investing and investments into emerging markets. She is also co-founder Alma Angels, UK's largest angel community in support of female founders.

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Trish Costello
 

CEO and Founder of Portfolia

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Trish Costello is CEO and Founder of Portfolia. Portfolia activates the wealth of women, with nearly 2,000 women limited partners in its venture capital funds. Portfolia’s 14 VC funds focus on industries that over-index for women, including active aging and longevity, women’s health, sustainability, and Rising America (diversity). Portfolia is the most active investor in women’s health in the US. Portfolia’s 153 investments include unicorns Everly Health, GrubMarket, and Maven Clinic; and noted consumer products companies Madison Reed, Canela Media, and Apollo Neuro. Trish is internationally recognized for her pioneering work in preparing venture capital investment partners through the prestigious Kauffman Fellows Program, which she created and spun out from the Kauffman Foundation and continues as CEO Emeritus. Trish was Founding President of CVE Capital Corp, the holding company of a $1.7 billion venture capital Fund of Funds. Trish’s numerous accolades include INSIDER’s Seed 30: The Best Women Early-Stage Investors of, Sprin 2023, Springboard Enterprises and the New York Stock Exchange’s inaugural Investor of the Year in 2022, Entrepreneur Magazine inaugural 100 Most Innovative Women Entrepreneurs in the World in 2020. Portfolia was recognized with a Golden Stevie Award for Most Innovative Company Run by Women as well, and Fast Company's Top Ten Most Innovative Finance Companies in the World.

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Jesse Draper
 

General Partner at Halogen Venture

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Jesse Draper is a mother of 3 boys and founding partner of Halogen Ventures focused on early stage investing in consumer technology companies led by female and co-ed teams. Draper, the first solo female GP in Los Angeles is also a 4th generation venture capitalist, the creator and host of Emmy nominated television series, The Valley Girl Show, and host of the MOMumental Podcast. She is a fierce advocate for investing in women and the opportunity for using technology and innovation to solve some of the biggest issues facing women and families today. Among her 75+ portfolio companies, are the Skimm, Babylist, ThirdLove, HopSkipDrive, The Flex Company, Squad (acquired by Twitter), Eloquii (sold to Walmart) and This is L (sold to P&G). Selected as one of the top 10 early stage female investors by Business Insider, Draper was also listed by Marie Claire magazine as one of the ‘50 Most Connected Women in America’, nominated by the NRF as a DealMakeHers, Variety’s Holly’s New Leaders, and Refinery29 30 Rising Stars.” Draper has been a contributor to Marie Claire, Forbes, and is a regular investor and tech personality showcased on Cheddar, CNBC, CNN. Following Jesse’s viral Medium piece, Investing in Women Isn’t a Fucking Charity, she’s become a leading voice of women in technology. Draper is also a Kauffman Fellow.

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Victoria Hernandez Valcarcel

Senior Telecom & Innovation Executive

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About VICTORIA HERNANDEZ-VALCARCEL, Victoria is a seasoned Financial and Telecom Executive with a C-level and Board background, is renowned for her impactful roles across various companies and organizations. As council member of the European Commission, EIC Scaling club, a non-executive Director at CaixaBank Payments & Consumer and a European Innovation Council (EIC) investment Jury member, she oversees substantial funding applications. She represents the EIC's €10.1bn fund in influential telecom and technology companies. Additionally, she serves on the boards of TeamEQ and Cashway startups, leveraging AI & ML for HR solutions and innovative financial technology. Victoria's career highlights include leadership positions as M&A Director British Telecom Europe, Executive Chairman Orange Spain, and Senior Vice-President International Proximus. Beyond her corporate endeavors, she's a driving force in promoting gender diversity, serving as President of Europe for the Global Telecom Women Network (GTWN) and founding member of the Global Board Ready Women (GBRW) Task Force, which championed the 40% Gender Diversity Quotas for publicly listed European corporations. She holds a Bachelor's in Engineering in Computing Sciences from UPC, an EMBA from INSEAD, and completed programs at Columbia Business School in Digital Marketing. Victoria lives in Paris and speaks fluently 5 languages. She has one lovely daughter (Rita).

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Amit Pradhan

Founder and CEO of Rainfall

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Amit Pradhan is the Founder & CEO of Rainfall, the first responsible AI platform. Amit’s purpose is to invest in and create with exceptional founders who aim to positively impact the humans they intend to serve. As a seasoned startup founder, investor, and speaker, he spends his time creating, evangelizing and investing in the latest in frontier technology used to create a net positive impact on the planet and the lives of the humans who can benefit from it the most - regardless of their economic status or access, including the most vulnerable and disconnected populations on the planet. He believes that unlocking the true power of exponential technology, like AI, Blockchain, Quantum and more, means we can create new access, inclusion, monetization opportunities and a longer-term and more complete economic return on solving the more challenging problems this planet faces. Amit invests via JetVentures, and serves on the Global Mobility Council of BMW; as a Responsible Leader with the BMW Foundation and on the Board of the Norwegian Refugee Council – the frontier refugee agency, operating at points of some of the greatest conflict (and strife) in the world today. He sees the use of exponential tech to be truly relevant only when it is as necessary to BMW, as it is to a Refugee in one of the NRC camps.

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Selma Prodanovic

President of EBAN

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Named Startup-Grand-Dame, Selma is a global speaker, strategic advisor, and ecosystem investor. She initiated the EBAN Manifesto for Gender-Balanced Investing and now champions Women's Wealth & Legacy masterminds to close the wealth gap.

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Jessica Karr

General Partner at Coyote Ventures

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Founder & Managing Director of Coyote Ventures, investing in health equity & women's health

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Juliana Garaizar

General Partner at 4WomanVC

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Juliana Garaizar is a Founding Partner at Energy Tech Nexus, General Partner at 4WomenVC and Portfolia, and Venture Partner at Climatetech Global Ventures. She also serves on the Advisory Boards of the LatinX Startup Alliance and Impulse4women. Her extensive experience in venture capital, investment, and advisory roles, along with her international background, makes her a prominent figure in the technology and startup ecosystems.

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Maren Nelson

Executive Director at Alliance of Angels

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Maren focuses on Life Science investing, and chairs the LS committee at Alliance of Angels in Seattle. She previously worked in medical device development.

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Dr. Anika Gupta

Investor at Google Ventures

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Dr. Anika Gupta is an investor at GV focused on building and investing in the next generation of biotech companies improving patient lives.

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Angela Lee

Venture Partner at Fresco Capital and Professor at Columbia Business School

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Angela is an award-winning professor at Columbia Business School. She also the founder of 37 Angels which has evaluated 20000 startups, invested in 100, and activates new investors through education.

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