Women's Venture Summit 2023 Prospectus

BE FEARLESS Be Bold. Take Risks. Invest.

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023 SEPTEMBER 28-29 | SAN DIEGO

SEEKING BADASS SPONSORS

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WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

LET'S GET TOGETHER You want to be a true champion of women.

We'll help you allocate your dollars toward education and events that put women on the roster.

You want women to contribute to the economy.

Watch us launch, scale and fund more women-led companies with your support.

You want a better future for the young women of today.

Back programming that shatters bias and strengthens equality.

Here's how we can do it...

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

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WHY STELLA WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

It starts with giving women a chance. And we can help.

Since 2012, Stella has helped launch or scale nearly 400 female-founded businesses and has facilitated more than $100M in funding, which means: More funding for women, who currently get just 2% of the funding pie in the U.S. Innovation that improves the lives of women and their communities Increased engagement for women in the workforce Oh, and we can't forget... women's full participation in the economy would contribute $12 Trillion dollars. Just sayin.'

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

BE BOLD Let's explore sponsorship opportunities

CONQUER Limit 1

COURAGE

ADVENTUROUS

FORWARD

Option A - Limit 2 Option B - Limit 1

Option A - Limit 1 Option B - Limit 2 Option C - Limit 1

Limit 4

OPTION A

ENGAGEMENT

Keynote

Day 1 Opening Intro

OPTION B

OPTION A

OPTION B

OPTION C

(2) Track Speakers

(1) Workshop Speaker

Day 2 Opening or Closing Intro

Event Co-Emcee Panel

TICKETS & IMPACT

BRAND EXPOSURE

Track/Workshop Digital & Print Marketing/Branding

VIP

VIP

VIP

PREMIUM

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PREMIUM

STANDARD

Summit Passes

10

5

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Kickoff Party Tickets

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Swag Opportunity

Unique promo code for discounted tickets Impact Report

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Bonus Perks

One-min video VIP reserved seating Keynote speaker joins your exhibitor booth Join Stella "on stage" at Kickoff party and more...

Three options including Day 2 opening or closing keynote joins your exhibitor booth Opportunity to sponsor Day 1 lunch VIP reserved seating Recognition at Kickoff Party

Four options including: Breakfast Host Day 1 Breakfast Host Day 2 Mobile App Host Hand Sanitation Host VIP reserved seating Recognition at Kickoff Party

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

Co-sponsor Photo Booth VIP reserved seating Recognition at Kickoff Party

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CONQUER

(limit 1)

ENGAGEMENT

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Engage as a premier industry expert with the following main stage opportunities:

Get your team and colleagues to the Summit!

WVS (10 tickets) Kickoff Party (4 tickets) Unique promo code for discounted tickets

Sponsor Day 1 Opening Keynote Session and introduce* the keynote speaker Emcee Co-host* (both days) Provide (1) Panelist* (30 mins) 1 Private sponsored Cabana area

Receive a post-event Impact Report with full attendee list (name and company only).

Receive VIP branding exposure in both digital and print formats. Please see the details on page 13.

Take advantage as the only exhibitor booth with most significant footprint (up to 12' x 8') for both days of the Ecosystem Showcase.

Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift (items may include a pen, notebook, flash drive, etc.)

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WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

SPONSORSHIP | $50K

BONUS Title Sponsor perks: Play a one-min video prior to keynote Display logo on main stage screen prior/after keynote VIP reserved seating Keynote speaker joins your Exhibitor Booth to interact with attendees, clients, staff, etc.

Join Stella Team "on stage" at the Kickoff Party

*All speakers to be reviewed and approved by Stella **First come, first serve. Based on availability

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

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COURAGE

SPONSORSHIP | $30K ENGAGEMENT

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Engage as a premier industry expert with the following main stage opportunities:

Get your team and colleagues to the Summit!

WVS (8 tickets) Kickoff Party (2 tickets) Unique promo code for discounted tickets

Sponsor Day 1 Opening Keynote Session and introduce* the keynote speaker Provide (1) Panelist* (30 mins)

Receive a post-event Impact Report with full attendee list (name and company only).

Receive VIP branding exposure in both digital and print formats. Please see the details on page 13.

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BRAND EXPOSURE

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BONU

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

(limit 3)

BONUS Title Sponsor perks: Play a one-min video prior to keynote Display logo on main stage screen prior/after keynote VIP reserved seating

Exhibitor booth (up to 12' x 8') for both days of the Ecosystem Showcase.

Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift (items can include a pen, notebook, flash drive, etc.) *All speakers to be reviewed and approved by Stella **First come, first serve. Based on availability

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

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ADVENTUROUS (limit 4)

ENGAGEMENT

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Engage as a premier industry expert with the following speaking opportunities (select one**):

Get your team and colleagues to the Summit!

WVS (3 tickets) Kickoff Party (2 tickets) Unique promo code for discounted tickets

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BRAND EXPOSURE

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OPTION A (limit 1): Sponsor a Panel and provide (1) Panelist* (30 mins).

OPTION B (limit 2): Sponsor up to (2) Track Sessions and provide (2) Track Speakers* (30 mins each).

OPTION C (limit 1): Sponsor a Workshop and provide (1) Workshop Speaker* (60 mins)

BONU

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

SPONSORSHIP | $20K

BONUS Title Sponsor perks: Sponsor Recognition (select one**): Breakfast Host Day 1 Breakfast Host Day 2 VIP reserved seating

Receive Premium branding exposure in both digital and print formats. Please see the details on page 13.

Standard exhibitor space (up to 8' x 8').

Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift (items can include a pen, flash drive, etc.)

*All speakers to be reviewed and approved by Stella **First come, first serve. Based on availability

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

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FORWARD

SPONSORSHIP | $10K ENGAGEMENT

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Engage as a premier industry expert with the following speaking opportunity:

Get your team and colleagues to the Summit!

WVS (2 tickets) Kickoff Party (1 tickets) Unique promo code for discounted tickets

Sponsor a Track Session and provide (1) Track Speaker* (30 mins)

US - B

- B ON

Receive Premium branding exposure in both digital and print format. Please see details on page 13.

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BRAND EXPOSURE

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BONU

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

(limit 4)

BONUS Title Sponsor perks: VIP reserved seating

Tabletop exhibitor space (4' x 8').

Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift (items can include a pen, flash drive, etc.)

*All speakers to be reviewed and approved by Stella **First come, first serve. Based on availability

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

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NEW TO WVS?

A LA CARTE VENUE HOST (limit 1)

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

$20,000

The "Women Champion" sponsorship level is for you!

This is a great opportunity to show up for badass women in business while increasing your brand visibility and influence in front of 200+ women, the San Diego community, and beyond. $5,000 Receive Premium branding exposure. Please see details on page 13.

3 WVS tickets 2 Kickoff Party Tickets Inclusion in WVS digital coupon book 4 Sponsored WVS Tickets to be Donated

Sponsor event space(s) Speaking opportunity* to welcome WVS attendees both days on stage with our event emcees with our audience-favorite moment, the Morning Toast Receive VIP branding exposure. Please see details on page 13.

5 WVS tickets plus 2 Kickoff Party tickets Unique promo code for discounted WVS tickets

AFTER PARTY HOST (limit 1) $10,000 Sponsor After Party at the conclusion of WVS on Day 2 After Party is a 90-min social event for networking and enjoying light fare and drinks.

Unique event activation at you exhibitor space during the After Party Receive Premium branding exposure. Please see details on page 13.

3 WVS tickets plus 2 Kickoff Party tickets Unique promo code for discounted WVS tickets

STELLA ANGELS & STELLA IMPACT CAPITAL INVESTOR DINNER $12,000 Sponsor Investor Dinner at the end of Day 1. This is a private event with up to 20 investors.

Collaborate with Stella on the event programming.

Receive Standard branding exposure. Please see details on page 13.

2 WVS tickets plus 2 Kickoff Party tickets Unique promo code for discounted WVS tickets *All speakers to be reviewed and approved by Stella For more information, email us at info@stella.co

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A LA CARTE INTERACTIVE DUE DILIGENCE HOST (limit 1) $7,500

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

Sponsor Interactive Due Diligence Session Speaking opportunity* to welcome WVS attendees Provide (1) Facilitator* to lead one breakout group Logo printed on "investment checks" Logo on Summit program 3 WVS tickets Unique promo code for discounted WVS tickets

KICKOFF PARTY HOST (limit 1)

CHARGING STATION (limit 1) $3,000 Sponsor charging station on both days 2 WVS tickets Logo on Summit program Unique promo code for discounted WVS tickets

CABANA HOST (limit 3) $5,000 One designated Outdoor Cabana for use Signage and representative can be added to Cabana Logo on Summit program 3 WVS tickets Unique promo code for discounted WVS tickets

$7500 Sponsor WVS Kickoff Party the evening before WVS. Private event with up to 40 people, including Stella, key sponsors, and special list of investors, entrepreneurs, and community members.

Speaking opportunity* to welcome guests Logo branding on cocktail napkins Logo on Summit program 3 WVS tickets plus 3 Kickoff Party tickets Unique promo code for discounted WVS tickets

SNACK HOST (limit 2) $5,000 Sponsor snack breaks on both days Receive Standard branding exposure in both digital and print format. Please see details on page 13.

3 WVS tickets Unique promo code for discounted WVS tickets

On a Special Mission?

Contact us to explore custom sponsorship possibilities. We love collaborating with our partners to accomplish the mission together!

*All speakers to be reviewed and approved by Stella **First come, first serve. Based on availability

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

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A LA CARTE SELFIE STATION (limit 1) $3,500

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

Sponsor signage and naming at Selfie Station Receive Standard branding exposure in both digital and print format. Please see details on page 13.

2 WVS tickets Unique promo code for discounted WVS tickets

WELCOME BREAKFAST (limit 2) $2,500 Sponsor signage at Breakfast 2 WVS tickets Logo on Summit program Unique promo code for discounted WVS tickets

HAPPY HOUR (limit 3) $1,500 Sponsor signage at Happy Hour 1 WVS tickets Logo on Summit program Unique promo code for discounted WVS tickets

TOTE BAG SPONSOR (limit 1)

HEADSHOT SPONSOR (limit 2)

$3.500

$1,500

Sponsor branding on Welcome Tote Bags for all attendees Receive Standard branding exposure in both digital and print format. Please see details on page 13.

2 WVS tickets Unique promo code for discounted WVS tickets

Sponsor head shots for attendees 1 WVS tickets Logo on Summit program Unique promo code for discounted WVS tickets

On a Special Mission?

LANYARD (limit 1) $2.500 Sponsor logo on lanyards Receive Standard branding exposure in both digital and print format. Please see details on page 13.

2 WVS tickets Unique promo code for discounted WVS tickets

Contact us to explore custom sponsorship possibilities. We love collaborating with our partners to accomplish the mission together!

*All speakers to be reviewed and approved by Stella **First come, first serve. Based on availability

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

BRANDING LEVELS

VIP

PREMIUM

STANDARD

CONQUER & COURAGE

ADVENTUROUS & FORWARD

A la Carte

Full page

1/2 page

1/4 page

Logo and link on WVS website Logo in footer of select pre-event emails Logo in footer of select post-event emails

DIGITAL

Social media posts (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram) Inclusion in WVS digital coupon book One dedicated pre-event WVS blog post One dedicated post-event WVS blog post Mention in official event press release "Thank You Sponsors" main screen shoutout Unique PR opportunities

On-site signage

PRINT

BRANDING

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Logo on Summit program

Ad in Summit program

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

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DOING THE WORK 01

02 03 04 Courses

Conferences

Capital

Over 6,000 women

More than 50 courses

Over 24 conferences

Over $178M in capital

have become part of

completed to help

presented, with more

has been raised by

our inclusive

founders launch,

than 9 planned

women-led

community.

scale, and fund their

in 2023.

businesses in the

Community

businesses.

Stella community.

For more information, email us at info@stella.co For more information, email us at info@stella.co

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STELLA'S IMPACT

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

550+

162

FEMALE FOUNDERS

100+ JOBS CREATED

46

ANGEL SYNDICATION GROUPS

BUSINESSES LAUNCHED

$

223

BUSINESSES SCALED

101.6M 25 RAISED BY FOUNDERS

ENTREPRENEURS IN RESIDENCE

50+

ANGEL INVESTORS For more information, email us at info@stella.co

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

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ABOUT WVS Where high-achieving women gain access to camaraderie and capital.

WVS is an unmatched event that builds bridges between female founders and investors. The goals of the conference are to boost female founders' access to capital and to grow the number of female investors who invest in female-led startups.

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

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OUR GOALS

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

Get to Even Boost female founders' access to capital

Activate Grow the number of investors who invest in female-led startups.

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

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WHO ATTENDS?

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

90% women

50% entrepreneurs

20% community partners

10% men 30% investors

#mancrush

let's keep growing!

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

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WHO PARTICIPATES? 50% 25-35 years old 30% SAAS 30% 35-40 years old

10% CPG 10% Service Based

50% DeepTech

15% over 45 years old

5% under 25 years old

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

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9

YEARS IN REVIEW

6615

329

5.89M

60.9K

270

$72M

ATTENDEES

IMPRESSIONS

INVESTOR GROUPS

SPEAKERS

WEBSITE VISITS

FACILITATED

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

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WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

HEIDI PATEL

CHERYL CONTEE

LOLITA TAUB

NORAMAY CADENA

MAC CONWELL JEWEL BURKS SOLOMON

RYAN KUDER

ALICE VILMA

ALLISON ROBINSON

PAST SPEAKERS ARLAN HAMILTON

JAIME SCHMIDT

SALLIE KRAWCHECK

INVESTORS + ENTREPRENEURS + INDUSTRY EXPERTS For more information, email us at info@stella.co

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WVS 2022 HIGHLIGHTS

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

200+ 36 ATTENDEES

SPEAKERS

25K+ 10K IN-KIND DONATIONS

AWARD TO PITCH WINNER

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48.1M

EXHIBITORS

INVESTMENT COORDINATED

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

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WVS 2023 SNEAK PEEK Day 1

Day 2

Opening Keynote

Opening Keynote

Panel with Live Q&A

Panel with Live Q&A

Educational Tracks and Interactive Workshops

Women's Fast Pitch Finals

Ecosystem Showcase & Networking

Closing Keynote

Stella Angels & Stella Impact Capital Investor Dinner (private event)

Interactive Due Diligence

After Party, Ecosystem Showcase & Networking

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

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WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

PAST SPONSORS

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

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ATTENDEES LOVE WVS Neal Bloom Investor Interlock Capital

Ana Bermudez TAGit Founder,

Ahva Sadeghi Co-Founder Symba

The incredible resources and experienced talent continuously come together for this event.

I’ve been lucky enough to attend, speak, and invest in great people I’ve met at the Summit.

It takes a village to create opportunities for women to #GetToEven on both sides of the venture table.

I’m thankful for my village and for the opportunity to even out the playing field.

Thank you all for organizing such a successful Women’s Venture Summit. Our entire team celebrates the amazing recognition and award from winning the Women’s Fast Pitch. This opportunity means the world to us!

who has raised an average of $100,000 for each year she has attended WVS.

For more information, email us at info@stella.co

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WOMEN'S VENTURE SUMMIT 2023

READY TO BE FEARLESS? Get in touch with us about sponsorship opportunities today.

Email us info@stella.co

Visit our website womensventuresummit.org