The 2022 cohort of the Own Your Raise Fellowship program achieved significant successes during their 6-month program. The 15 female founders raised $1 million in funding collectively, increased their combined revenue by 17%, and employed 96 people total across their companies. The fellowship aims to address challenges unique to women founders, such as access to investors and building confidence. It provides founders with legal and leadership coaching, peer support, mentorship, and fundraising training and events. Since 2016, over 90 female founders have participated in the program, raising $65 million in capital and positively impacting the startup ecosystem.

1. AND employed 96 people during their 6-month Fellowship. WHAT AN
ACHIEVEMENT!
Our Wonderful 2022 Cohort
Marie Meslin, Founder of 'Own Your Raise' Fellowship
& Outgoing TCN Executive Director & President.
"It's a WRAP! Congratulations to our 10th cohort on all
they have achieved! Back in June we welcomed 15 amazing
Fellows from diverse sectors & backgrounds who have
raised $1M, increased their revenue by 17%
We originally created the 'OWN YOUR RAISE' program to solve some of
the unique issues women founders face when it comes to raising money:
lack of access to knowledge and investor networks and a need for greater
confidence and executive leadership growth in scenarios where they are
often the only woman in the room. But this program is now so much more:
it's a safe space where Fellows can be inspired by and champion each
other, connect and build on their leadership & fundraising strategy, and
execute & celebrate their many milestones together.
Reach out and offer this group connections, mentorship and FUNDING.
Donate to help us continue to support female founders and create an
equitable ecosystem."
As this is my last cohort as The Capital Network Executive Director and as
the creator of this fellowship - I am especially proud to have been part of
their growth and part of their community! BUT it's not over: YOU now have
a role to play too:

2. 17%
CAPITAL
RAISED
The 2022 cohort alone has already raised
$1,000,000 in funding - all during a pandemic!
This is particularly impressive as the % of VC dollars in
the U.S. invested in female-founding teams declined from
3.4% pre-pandemic to a mere 2.3% during the pandemic.
We are building a safe space and a comprehensive program
that is defying the down-hill industry standards.
PEOPLE
EMPLOYED
REVENUE
GROWTH
96+ $1M+
INCREASED
CONFIDENCE IN
FUNDRAISING
100%
Insa Cespedes Elliott, Founder & CEO of Market 2day
"I feel so lucky to have been part of TCN's Fellowship! As
a first-time entrepreneur, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.
TCN has given me guardrails and a roadmap to guide
me as I take my business to the next level."
Sara Ortins, Co-Founder & Chief of Staff of NimblyWise
"From Day One of the Fellowship, I knew this program would
deliver on its promise. Strong programming, awesome
speakers and coaches, a plethora of resources paired with a
diverse group of truly supportive women made for an
unforgettable experience!"
What Our Fellows Achieved
During The 2022 Fellowship

3. 92%
HOURS OF LEGAL
AND LEADERSHIP
COACHING
HOURS OF PEER
TO PEER
SUPPORT
FUNDRAISING
WORKSHOPS &
EVENTS
100+ 35+
HOURS WITH
MENTORS &
INVESTORS
100+
35+
NET PROMOTER
SCORE
(STARTED TRACKING
IN 2020)
Wendy Slone, Founder & CEO of bTECH
FEMALE
FOUNDERS
BIPOC CAPITAL
RAISED
90+ $65M+
50%
"The Capital Network Female Founders Fellowship presents an
amazing platform for female founders to connect and forge
support bonds focused on fund-raising. The insights and
comradery of the program is an invaluable opportunity for
female founders to advance their business and interpersonal
connections."
What Our Fellows Had Access To
Our Fellowship's
Impact Since 2016

4. A HUGE Thank you to all our Sponsors and Supporters.
We couldn't have done this without you.
"Women founders get just 2% of venture capital dollars.
TCN has had an outsized influence on the startup world
and our alumnae are showing that raising money and
starting a company are within reach of a diverse group of
founders. In just six months, our 2022 Fellows exceeded
their own expectations by employing 96 people, raising
$1M, and building lifelong ties as female CEOs committed to lifting each
other up. Through these impressive achievements, they have increased
their confidence on topics ranging from fundraising to valuations to
leadership.
The most important part of the Fellowship is the camaraderie and support
Fellows give to one another, sharing ideas and strategies, and, above all,
gaining the confidence to pursue big goals which put them on a path to
expand and grow their businesses."
Lisa Frusztajer, TCN Investor In Residence
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Come share a cup of tea with us and
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