This Event has Passed
Stella Foundation Launches in Buffalo: Empowering Women Through Capital, Community, and Coffee
The Stella Foundation, a national leader in empowering women’s entrepreneurship and promoting equitable funding, is coming to Buffalo—and bringing its powerful mission to put more money in the hands of women. For the first time, Buffalo women will gain access to the same resources, mentorship, and investor networks that have helped thousands of female founders nationwide raise capital, spark ventures, and build strong communities.
We invite Buffalo’s press, leaders, and women from every industry to be a part of this bold next chapter. Help spread the word, amplify local women’s stories, and join a powerful national movement—now making Buffalo its newest focus for impact.
Experience: Connect with like-minded women—founders, funders, creatives, and community builders—in a relaxed setting to share ideas, build relationships, and spark opportunities. Whether you have a business, a dream, or a curiosity, you belong here.
Join us for our kickoff—and look out for bi-weekly Stella Coffee Meetups on the first & third Tuesday of every month, creating a consistent space to grow your network and fuel the future of women in Buffalo.
Why Stella? Why Now for Buffalo?
- The Stella Foundation is closing the funding gap for women: Although women launch 40% of new businesses, they receive just 2–2.3% of venture capital funding. Stella aims to change this by connecting local women to national networks of capital, mentorship, and business support.
- $200 million+ raised for women-led ventures: Through its programs, pitch competitions, and summits, Stella has helped women-led companies raise over $200 million, create more than 1,000 jobs, and scale their impact.
- A proven national model, now local: Since 2012, Stella has empowered thousands of women founders and investors from ideation to exit—through education, founder accelerators, investor showcases, and vibrant community events.
Buffalo joins a national movement: Stella is establishing real roots in Buffalo with ongoing monthly events, bringing women together to network, learn, and help change the economic landscape—one cup of coffee at a time.
What Buffalo Women Gain?
- Monthly Coffee Meetups: A place to meet new friends, mentors, and potential collaborators—no experience or special invitation required.
- Access to National Capital Networks: Stella’s pipeline includes top-tier angel investors, funding prep support, and direct introductions to capital opportunities.
- Education and Mentorship: From funding basics to growth strategy, Stella’s programming is built to help women at every stage move forward.
- A Community Designed for Women: It’s about more than business cards; it’s about building trust, amplifying women’s voices, and seeing more money in the hands of Buffalo’s women.
Event Links
Meetup: https://go.evvnt.com/3178821-0
