Inaugural Stella SoCal Gala
Stella Foundation's Inaugural SoCal Gala ✨
Formal Gala in Del Mar, CA!
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, February 25th, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Dress Code
🖤🤍 Black Tie Theme
Pull out your tuxedos, gowns, and cocktail best—it’s time to get fancy!
What to Expect
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the power of women entrepreneurs across Southern California. The SoCal is more than a fundraiser—it’s a night to honor resilience, collaboration, and the future we are building together.
The evening will feature:
🎶 Live Music
🎤 Keynote Speaker & Success Stories from Stella members and partners
🎟️ Opportunity Drawings & Giveaways
🍷 Cocktail Reception & Full Dinner
Why This Event Matters
Stella Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to closing the funding gap for female entrepreneurs and increasing women’s representation in venture capital. Flossie is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and ecosystem builder who has scaled multiple organizations, generated millions in revenue, and built national programs that support female founders and funders.
About Stella Foundation
Founded in 2012, Stella Foundation provides:
Education & Mentorship – Supporting founders from ideation to seed stage through mentorship, masterclasses, and Stella Labs, a national pre-seed accelerator
Capital & Investor Access – Stella Angels connects women-led startups with active investors through quarterly showcases, due diligence support, and funding opportunities
National Events & Thought Leadership – Hosting Women’s Fast Pitch, the Oxytocin Tour (NY Tech Week, LA Tech Week, DC Startup Week, San Diego Startup Week), Elevate Womens Summit and the flagship Women’s Venture Summit to drive investment into female-founded businesses
Impact Snapshot
$250M+ facilitated in fundraising for women-led startups
100+ new female investors trained and activated
10,000+ women supported through programs and events annually
Why This Matters
There is strong alignment between Stella and our partners is crucial in supporting financial empowerment, investment education, and driving opportunities for women in business. Potential synergies include:
Sponsorship & Partnership – Supporting national programs that educate and elevate women in business and investing
Thought Leadership – Co-hosting educational sessions and investor workshops
Corporate Engagement – Aligning with Partners’ community impact initiatives
Tickets & Sponsorship
🎟️ Individual Ticket: $200
🎟️ Table of Ten: $1950
🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities Available:
$20,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $5,000 | $2,500 | $1000
In-kind donations of products or services for the live auction & opportunity drawing are also welcome!
Capacity Seats are limited—secure your spot today for this black & white evening of impact, inspiration, and celebration.