Call for Applications
Applications are now open for Women’s Fast Pitch 2026, the WVS’ national pathway connecting high-potential women founders with investors, visibility, and opportunities to raise capital.
IMPORTANT: This is a deadline for application only, not a live event. Mark your calendars to submit, not to attend!
Application deadline: September 16, 2026
They’re looking for US-based, women-led pre-seed and seed stage companies across all industries. Ten founders representing five regions will be selected to participate in the National Women’s Fast Pitch virtual event on October 1.
Five will advance to Women’s Venture Summit 2026 in San Diego, where their capital journey will continue.
Each finalist will also have the opportunity to launch a $50,000 Wefunder campaign, extending the competition into a real capital-raising opportunity.
At the Summit, one founder will be named the 2026 Women’s Fast Pitch Champion and receive a growth package including $25,000 in pro bono legal services from Cooley, $10,000 in strategic marketing support, $10,000 in business advisory services, and a featured company spotlight through Marble Collective.
If you’re a female founder building what’s next, they want to hear from you.
Women’s Fast Pitch Criteria
Founder must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
Company must be more than 50% woman-owned and woman-led.
Company must be a registered U.S. business entity, including a corporation, LLC, or sole proprietorship.
Company must be Pre-Seed through Seed Stage.
Company must be open to raising capital through an equity crowdfunding platform such as Wefunder.
Company must be based in the U.S. region for which the founder is applying.
All industries are eligible.
And whether you pitch or not, they’d love to have you join them at Women’s Venture Summit this November.
Apply now!
Thanks to Women’s Venture Summit for offering this local startup event, the details, and the graphic!