Funded Female Founders VII - #SFTechWeek
Where Venture-Backable Founders Meet Capital
Join us again for Funded Female Founders VII at SF Tech Week!
Funded Female Founders is one of the largest curated deal flow rooms for venture-scalable women founders. After five successful Silicon Valley events with 1,500+ attendees, we took the room to New York, partnering with Inc. Magazine and Female Founders 500 for our NYC debut. Now we're back home in the Bay, and this one is going to be big.
Funded founders will share what is working right now as they build and raise, while early-stage investors offer a candid look at what they are backing from pre-seed through Series A. The goal is simple: create an intentional room where the right founders and investors can meet, build relationships, and open the door to real opportunities.
Our Website: https://fundedfemalefounders.io/
Partner With Us: Sponsorship Deck
Get curated access to high-growth founders and active VCs building and investing at the early stage.
What's Included
$300 K-Beauty gift bag from The Noelja
Exclusive bubbly and wine tasting by Full Proof
Champagne, wine, zero-proof pours, and light bites
The Program
Funded Founder Panel
Brooke Hopkins - Founder & CEO @ Coval
Kristina Cahojova - Founder & CEO @ Lady Technologies
Amanda Levay - Founder & CEO @ Redactable
Lyndi Thompson - Head of Marketing @ Every [Moderator]
Early Stage VC Panel
Azin Radsan van Alebeek - Co-Founder & General Partner @ Emmeline Ventures
Laura Moreno Lucas - Partner @ L'ATTITUDE Ventures & Libra
Shaherose Charania - Partner @ Unshackled Ventures
Rachel Kim - Partner @ Willkie Farr & Gallagher [Moderator]
Who Should Attend
Female founders raising or preparing to raise, from early stage to Series A
VCs, GPs, angels, and active investors
Operators and executives supporting high-growth companies
Select ecosystem partners who meaningfully support founders and investors
Male allies, who are encouraged to join the conversation
Our Past Speakers
VCs at Funded Female Founders
NFX
Investors from these firms have participated in past Funded Female Founder events; participation varies by event and does not indicate attendance at this event.
Series Supporters:
Funded Female Founders x Inc. Magazine
We are proud to launch Funded Female Founders NYC in special partnership with Inc. Magazine, bringing national visibility to one of the most curated rooms for venture-scalable women founders, investors, operators, partners, and male allies. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to spotlighting the women building high-growth companies and creating more intentional access to capital, strategic relationships, and founder-focused conversations.
Female founders know what struggle is, but they’re also queens of improvisation, adaptability, and creativity. The women on Inc.’s annual Female Founders 500 list have the grit and poise necessary to make it in entrepreneurship and beyond. Consider that past honorees have included such game-changing leaders as Billie Jean King, Sallie Krawcheck, Serena Williams, Emma Grede, and Michelle Zatlyn—women who’ve all overcome much on the road to success.
SUPERCONNECTED - is a premium events production company backed by a highly engaged founder and investor community. We design high-signal, relationship-driven experiences that bring together funded founders, VCs, operators, and ecosystem partners in intentionally curated rooms. From summits and pitch nights to private dinners, our events prioritize quality over scale, meaningful connections over transactional networking, and real outcomes. Mabel Chan is the Founder of Superconnected.
Startup Grind is a global community of founders, innovators, and ecosystem builders dedicated to educating, inspiring, and connecting entrepreneurs everywhere. Rooted in grassroots chapters and powered by events, programming, and peer learning, Startup Grind brings together founders at every stage to share candid stories, build meaningful relationships, and accelerate growth. James Gee runs their Global Sales and Partnerships team and hosts multiple events every month, so reach out to him to find out more.
Sponsors & Partners
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP: A leading global law firm advising startups, investors, and companies on venture financings, M&A, corporate transactions, and more.
Ustun Law Group: A U.S. immigration law firm helping founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals navigate business and employment-based immigration.
Vibrant Talent Group: A boutique recruitment and executive search firm placing exceptional talent across marketing, product, design, and sales.
Every: An all-in-one back office platform for startups, covering banking, accounting, payroll, taxes, and more.
Plain: The AI support stack for B2B teams, pairing API-first infrastructure with Sidekick, an AI assistant that helps teams draft replies, find answers, and resolve issues faster. Trusted by Cursor, Vercel, and n8n.
Pebl: An AI-powered Global Work Platform™ for hiring, paying, and managing talent across 185+ countries, with deep compliance expertise and local knowledge.
Activation Partners
The Noelja: Helps beauty, wellness, and consumer brands grow in the U.S. through curated activations, partnerships, product discovery, and cultural experiences.
Full Proof Bottles & Spirits: A bottle shop in the heart of the Castro with a curated selection of wine, spirits, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks, known for personalized service and memorable beverage experiences.
Featured Founders: Photography and storytelling that strengthen entrepreneurs' personal brands and amplify their stories.
Our Past Sponsors & Partners
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Important Notice: All attendees are individually vetted, and registration does not guarantee acceptance. Service providers must register under the correct ticket tier, and registrations submitted under another tier may be declined. To preserve the quality and exclusivity of the room, service providers are capped at approximately 5% of attendees, keeping the experience focused on founders, investors, and select strategic partners.
Event & Venue Policy: RSVP and a confirmed ticket are required for entry. Due to limited capacity and a curated guest list, we cannot accommodate walk-ins, unregistered guests, or plus-ones. Guests without a confirmed ticket will be turned away at the door, so please ensure you have received your ticket confirmation before arriving.
This is a strictly 21+ event. Please do not bring minors or children, as they will not be permitted inside the venue. A valid government-issued ID is required at check-in.
All attendees must agree to the event Terms of Service and comply with CBRE building, security, and venue policies. Ticket sales are final, non-refundable, and non-transferable unless otherwise approved by the organizers.