Women’s Fast Pitch 2026 is a national virtual pitch event connecting high-potential women founders with investors, expert support, and a direct pathway to capital.

Selected founders from across the U.S. will pitch live for the opportunity to advance to Women’s Venture Summit, November 2–5, 2026, in San Diego and continue their fundraising journey through WVS’s partnership with Wefunder.

Join them Thursday, October 1 from 3:00PM to 5:00PM virtually.

September 16 — Applications Close
September 18 — 10 Selected Founders Announced
September 18–30 — Pitch Coaching & Preparation
October 1 — Women’s Fast Pitch Finalist Presentations | Virtual | 3:00–5:00 PM PT
October 5–18 — Wefunder Campaign Development for 5 Advancing Founders
October 19 — Wefunder Campaigns Launch
November 4 — Pitch Competition @ Women’s Venture Summit | San Diego
November 5 — Women’s Fast Pitch Champion Named at WVS

Free registration includes access to the live virtual Women’s Fast Pitch event, featuring 10 women founders from across the U.S. pitching their companies, live investor Q&A, and the announcement of the five founders advancing to Women’s Venture Summit 2026.

Please register here to attend.

Thanks to Women’s Venture Summit for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!