ELEVATE EQUITY
SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2024 | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
SEEKING BADASS SPONSORS
LET'S ELEVATE
TOGETHER
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You want to be a true champion of women.
You want women to contribute to the economy.
You want a better future for the young women of today.
We'll help you allocate your dollars toward education and events that put women on the roster.
Watch us launch, scale and fund more women-led companies with your support.
Back programming that shatters bias and strengthens equality.



Here'showwecando it...
OUR GOALS
Get to Even



Boost female founders' access to capital












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.




STELLA FOUNDATION
DOING WORK
COMMUNITY
Over 6,000 women have become part of our inclusive community.
COURSES
More than 50 courses to help founders launch, scale, and fund their businesses.
CONFERENCES
Over 24 conferences presented, with more than 10 planned in 2024.
CAPITAL
Over $200M in capital has been raised by women-led businesses in the Stella community.





STELLA’S IMPACT
550+ FEMALE FOUNDERS
162 BUSINESSES LAUNCHED

100+ JOBS CREATED
200M RAISED BY FOUNDERS $
25 ENTREPRENEURS IN RESIDENCE
110+ ANGEL SYNDICATION GROUPS
50+ ANGEL INVESTORS



ELEVATE

Let's explore sponsorship opportunities
14 ASCEND SPONSORSHIP
$75K
limit 1
ENGAGEMENT
Engage as a premier industry expert with the following main stage opportunities:
Sponsor Day 1 Opening Session, introduce WVS and reason for their support (3-5 min)
Take advantage as the only exhibitor booth with most significant footprint (up to 12' x 8') for both days of the Ecosystem Showcase.
1 Cabana Included (Premier Space)
Main Stage:
1 Main Stage Speaker Slot
Panel:
1 Panel Opportunity (Coordinated by Sponsor including panelists/moderator, 4 people max)*
Workshop:
1 Workshop Opportunity (1 person max)*




Logo and link on WVS website as Title Sponsor (stand alone)
Logo in footer of select pre-event emails
Logo in footer of select post-event emails
Social media posts (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
One, dedicated pre-event WVS
Linkedin Article post
One, dedicated post-event WVS
Linkedin Article post
TICKETS & ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Mention in official event press release
"Thank You Sponsors" main screen shoutout
Unique PR opportunities (if available)
On-site signage
Logo on Summit materials
Inclusion in WVS digital swag bag
Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift (items may include a pen, notebook, flash drive, etc.)
10 VIP tickets ($6K value)
Kickoff Party (10 tickets included with VIP)
LP/GP Dinner (3 tickets)
Continued exposure to the Stella community throughout the year:
Receive a post-event Impact Report with full attendee list (name and company only).
Exclusive Recording for Stella’s Education Content
Exclusive content (approved) housed in Stella Online Platform*
2 Masterclass Opportunities
2024-2025



Exhibitor Booth: 1 Premier table
Add-ons: 50% coupon for additional team & guests (10), 10% off unlimited for audience


BONUS Title Sponsor Perks:

Play a 30-60 sec video prior to the keynote (created by our team or yours)
Logo on main stage screen prior/after keynote


VIP reserved seating
Join Stella Team on stage at Kickoff Party
*Approved topic and speakers
$50K
limit 2
ENGAGEMENT
Engage as a premier industry expert with the following main stage opportunities:
Sponsor Day 2 Opening Session and introduce company reason for their support (3-5 min)
Main Stage:
1 Main Stage Speaker Slot
Panel:
1 Panel Opportunity (Coordinated by Sponsor including panelists/moderator, 4 people max)*
Workshop:
1 Workshop Opportunity (1 person max)*





BRAND EXPOSURE
Logo and link on WVS website (Top Tier)
Logo in footer of select pre-event emails
Logo in footer of select post-event emails
Social media posts (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
Mention in official event press release
"Thank You Sponsors" main screen shoutout
On-site signage
Logo on Summit materials
Inclusion in WVS digital swag bag
Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift (items may include a pen, notebook, flash drive, etc.)
TICKETS & ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
6 VIP tickets ($3K+ value)
Kickoff Party (6 tickets included with VIP)
LP/GP Dinner (2 tickets)



Exhibitor Booth: 1 Premier table
Add-ons: 50% coupon for additional team & guests (6), 10% off unlimited for audience

Continued exposure to the Stella community throughout the year:

Receive a post-event Impact Report with full attendee list (name and company only).
Exclusive Recording for Stella’s Education Content
Exclusive content (approved) housed in Stella Online Platform*
1 Masterclass Opportunity 2024-2025

SBONUS-B O SUN -
BONUS Sponsor Perks:
UNOB
Play a 30-60 sec video prior to the keynote (created by our team or yours)

VIP reserved seating

Join Stella Team on stage at the Kickoff Party
*Approved topic and speakers
18 UPLIFT SPONSORSHIP
$25K
limit 3
ENGAGEMENT
Engage as a premier industry expert with the following main stage opportunities:
Sponsor Day 1 Post Lunch Welcome and reason for their support (3-5min)
Panel:
1 Panel Opportunity (Coordinated by Sponsor including panelists/moderator, 4 people max)*
Workshop: 1 Workshop Opportunity (1 person max)*




BRAND EXPOSURE
Logo and link on WVS website (Top Tier)
Logo in footer of select pre-event emails
Logo in footer of select post-event emails
Social media posts (Twitter,
LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
TICKETS & ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Mention in official event press release
"Thank You Sponsors" main screen shoutout
On-site signage
Logo on Summit materials
Inclusion in WVS digital swag bag
Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift (items may include a pen, notebook, flash drive, etc.)


4 VIP tickets ($2K+ value)
Kickoff Party (4 tickets included with VIP)
LP/GP Dinner (1 tickets)

Continued exposure to the Stella community throughout the year:

Receive a post-event Impact Report with full attendee list (name and company only).
Exclusive Recording for Stella’s Education Content
Exclusive content (approved) housed in Stella Online Platform*
1 Masterclass Opportunity 2024-2025
Exhibitor Booth: 1 Premier table
Add-ons: 50% coupon for additional team & guests (4), 10% off unlimited for audience

UNOB SBONUS-B O SUNVIP reserved seating BONUS Sponsor Perks:

*Approved topic and speakers
RISE SPONSORSHIP
ENGAGEMENT
Engage as a premier industry expert with the following main stage opportunities:
Sponsor Day 2 Post Lunch Welcome and reason for their support (3-5 min)
Panel:
1 Panel Opportunity (Coordinated by Sponsor including panelists/moderator, 4 people max)*
Workshop:
1 Workshop Opportunity (1 person max)*






BRAND EXPOSURE
Logo and link on WVS website (Middle Tier)
Logo in footer of select pre-event emails
Logo in footer of select post-event emails
Social media posts (Twitter,
LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
"Thank You Sponsors" main screen shoutout
On-site signage
Logo on Summit materials
Inclusion in WVS digital swag bag
Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift (items may include a pen, notebook, flash drive, etc.)
TICKETS & ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
3 VIP tickets ($2K+ value)
Kickoff Party (3 tickets included with VIP)
LP/GP Dinner (1 tickets)
Continued exposure to the Stella community throughout the year:

Receive a post-event Impact Report with full attendee list (name and company only).
Exclusive Recording for Stella’s Education Content
Exclusive content (approved) housed in Stella Online Platform*

1 Masterclass Opportunity 2024-2025

Exhibitor Booth: 1 table
Add-ons: 50% coupon for additional team & guests (3), 10% off unlimited for audience
UNOB SBONUS-B O SUNVIP reserved seating BONUS Sponsor Perks:


*Approved topic and speakers
BE A HOST ALACARTE
$20K (cash or in-kind) Limit 1
Sponsor event space(s)
Speaking opportunity* to welcome WVS attendees at Kickoff Party
1 Panelist Opportunity
1 Workshop Opportunity (1 person max)*
Exhibitor Booth:
1 Premier table
Receive a post-event printed
Impact Report with full attendee list (name and company only).
Exclusive content (approved) housed in Stella Online Platform*
Exclusive Recording for Stella’s Education Content
1 Masterclass Opportunity throughout 2024-2025
TICKETS
4 VIP Tickets ($2K+ value)
Kickoff Party (4 tickets included with VIP)
LP/GP Dinner (1 tickets)
50% coupon for additional team & guests (10), 10% off unlimited for audience
BRAND EXPOSURE
Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift (items may include a pen, notebook, flash drive, etc.)
Logo and link on WVS website Top Tier
Logo in footer of select pre-event emails
Logo in footer of select post-event emails
Social media posts (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
Inclusion in WVS digital swag bag
Mention in official event press release "Thank You Sponsors" main screen shoutout On-site signage Logo on Summit materials


$15K LP/GP EVENT HOST
ENGAGEMENT
Speaking opportunity for opening remarks at LP/GP Dinner - Welcome and reason for support (3-5 min)
1 Panelist Opportunity OR 1 Workshop Opportunity (1 person max)*
Exhibitor Booth: 1 table
TICKETS
3 VIP Tickets ($2K+ value)
Kickoff Party (3 tickets)
LP/GP Dinner (5 tickets)
50% coupon for additional team & guests (3), 10% off unlimited for audience
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Exclusive content (approved) housed in Stella Online Platform*
Receive a post-event Printed Impact Report with full attendee list (name & company only)
VIP reserved seating at LP/GP Dinner
KICKOFF PARTY HOST
ENGAGEMENT
Sponsor Private Kickoff Party on evening before WVS, a 90-min social event for networking with light fare and drinks. For Speakers, Sponsors and VIP Guests only. Opening remarks at Kickoff Party: Welcome and reason for support (3-5 min).
1 Panelist Opportunity OR 1 Workshop Opportunity (1 person max)*
Exhibitor Booth: 1 table
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
$7.5K Limit 2
TICKETS
3 VIP Tickets ($2K+ value) Kickoff Party (3 tickets)
50% coupon for team & guests (3), 10% off unlimited for audience
Receive a post-event printed Impact Report with full attendee list (name & company only).
BRAND EXPOSURE
Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift (items may include a pen, notebook, flash drive, etc.)
Logo and link on WVS website Top Tier
Logo in footer of select pre-event emails
Logo in footer of select post-event emails
Social media posts (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
Inclusion in WVS digital swag bag
Mention in official event press release
"Thank You Sponsors" main screen shoutout
On-site signage at event
Logo on Summit materials

*Approved topic and speakers



SPONSOR A MEAL
LUNCH
HAPPY HOUR BREAKFAST
Private space for Sponsor Guests
1 Panelist OR Workshop (1 person max) Opportunity*
Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift
Sponsor signage at event
Logo/link on WVS website
Logo in footer of select pre-event emails
Logo in footer of select post-event emails
Social media posts
Inclusion in WVS digital swag bag
"Thank You Sponsors" main screen shoutout
On-site signage at WVS
Logo on Summit materials
Printed Impact Report with full attendee list
VIP Tickets
Kickoff Party
Exhibitor Booth
50% coupon for team/guests
10%

$3,000 Limit 2



Speaking opportunity for opening remarks at Due Diligence: Welcome and reason for their support (3-5 min) ENGAGEMENT
Panelist Opportunity OR Workshop
Opportunity (1 person max)*
Exhibitor Booth: 1 table
TICKETS
3 VIP Tickets ($2K+ value) Kickoff Party (3 tickets)
50% coupon for team & guests (3), 10% off unlimited for audience
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Receive a post-event Printed Impact Report with full attendee list (name & company only).
SPONSOR A FOUNDER
$1K Unlimited
Sponsor 3 tickets to be donated to underserved Founders
50% coupon for team & guests (3), 10% off unlimited for audience
Receive a post-event Printed Impact Report with full attendee list (name & company only)
Logo and link on WVS website (Lower Tier)

Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift (items may include a pen, notebook, flash drive, etc.) B
Logo in footer of select post-event emails
Social media posts
Logo and link on WVS website
Logo in footer of select preevent emails
Inclusion in WVS digital swag bag "Thank You Sponsors" main screen shoutout
Mention in official event press release
On-site signage at event Logo on Summit materials

*Approved topic and speakers



SPONSOR MEMORIES
HEADSHOTS
Sponsor head shots for attendees
1 VIP Tickets ($600+ value)
Kickoff Party (1 ticket)
50% Discount on Exhibitor Table
$3K Limit 1
50% coupon for team & guests (3), 10% off unlimited for audience
Printed Impact Report with full attendee list (name & company only)
SELFIE STATION
Sponsor signage and naming at
Selfie Station
1 VIP Tickets ($600+ value)
Kickoff Party (1 ticket)
50% Discount on Exhibitor Table
$3K Limit 1
50% coupon for team & guests (3), 10% off unlimited for audience
Printed Impact Report with full attendee list (name & company only)
Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift (items may include a pen, notebook, flash drive, etc.)
Logo and link on WVS website
Logo in footer of select preevent emails
Logo in footer of select post-event emails
Social media posts
Inclusion in WVS digital swag bag "Thank You Sponsors" main screen shoutout
Mention in official event press release
On-site signage at event
Logo on Summit materials





COCKTAIL
$3K Limit 2
Sponsor a signature WVS Cocktail with branded foam/topper
1 VIP Tickets ($600+ value)
Kickoff Party (1 ticket)
50% Discount on Exhibitor Table
CABANA
One designated Outdoor Cabana for use. Signage & representative can be added to Cabana
1 VIP Tickets ($600+ value)
Kickoff Party (1 ticket)
50% Discount on Exhibitor Table
50% coupon for team & guests (3), 10% off unlimited for audience
Printed Impact Report with full attendee list (name & company only)
$3K Limit 3
50% coupon for team & guests (3), 10% off unlimited for audience
Printed Impact Report with full attendee list (name & company only)
CHARGING STATION
Sponsor charging station on both days
1 VIP Tickets ($600+ value)
Kickoff Party (1 ticket)
50% Discount on Exhibitor Table
$2K Limit 1
50% coupon for team & guests (3), 10% off unlimited for audience
Printed Impact Report with full attendee list (name & company only)



topic and speakers

SPONSOR SOME SWAG
TOTE BAG $5K
Limit 1
LANYARD $5K
Limit 1
Sponsor branding on Welcome Tote
Bags for all attendees
2 VIP Tickets ($1K+ value)
Kickoff Party (2 tickets)
50% Discount on Exhibitor Table
50% coupon for team & guests (3), 10% off unlimited for audience
Printed Impact Report with full attendee list (name & company only)
Sponsor logo on lanyards
1 VIP Tickets ($1K+ value)
Kickoff Party (1 ticket)
50% Discount on Exhibitor Table
50% coupon for team & guests (3), 10% off unlimited for audience
Printed Impact Report with full attendee list (name & company only)
SWAG BAG INSERT
Provide a printout or product to include in Swag Bag
50% coupon for team & guests (3), 10% off unlimited for audience
$500 Unlimited
Printed Impact Report with full attendee list (name & company only)
Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift (items may include a pen, notebook, flash drive, etc.)
Logo and link on WVS website
Logo in footer of select preevent emails
Logo in footer of select post-event emails
Social media posts
Inclusion in WVS digital swag bag "Thank You Sponsors" main screen shoutout
Mention in official event press release
On-site signage at event
Logo on Summit materials





IN-KIND SPONSOR BENEFITS
PRODUCTS SERVICES
Logo and link on WVS website as In Kind
Social media posts (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram)
Inclusion in WVS digital swag bag
"Thank You In Kind Sponsors" main screen shoutout
Provide attendees with a mutually approved gift
Tickets
Kickoff Party Tickets
Exhibitor Table
50% coupon for addtl team/guests (3) 10% off unlimited for audience
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.




YEARS IN REVIEW 10
ATTENDEES
413 SPEAKERS
6.2M IMPRESSIONS
320K WEBSITE VISITS
385 INVESTOR GROUPS










PAST SPEAKERS
INVESTORS + ENTREPRENEURS + INDUSTRY EXPERTS

















392 ATTENDEES 175K+ IN-KIND DONATIONS
84 SPEAKERS 75k AWARD TO PITCH WINNER
25 EXHIBITORS
$100K INVESTMENT COORDINATED
WVS 2024 SNEAK PEEK
WOMEN LEADING THE CAPITAL CHARGE
ELEVATE EQUITY
SEPTEMBER25-27,2024 | SANDIEGO,CALIFORNIA
D A Y 1
Opening Keynote
Panel with Live Q&A
Educational Tracks and Interactive Workshops
Ecosystem Showcase & Networking
Stella Angels & Stella
Impact Capital Investor Dinner (private event)
D A Y 2
Opening Keynote
Panel with Live Q&A
Women's Fast Pitch Finals
Interactive Due Diligence
Closing Keynote
After Party, Ecosystem Showcase & Networking
PAST SPONSORS

















