Elevating Women
Who Build to Scale
We're building an equity-driven ecosystem where women-led innovation is fueled by catalytic and values-driven capital.
Our Approach
Three Pillars of Support
Founder Development
skills that close rounds. Curriculum, coaching, and peer learning built for high-growth founders.
Trusted Community
no noise, only signal. A curated network of first-time founders building high-growth companies together.
Enhanced Funding Access
doors opened, deals made. Warm investor intros, pitch prep, and deal-flow pipeline built for every stage.
Upcoming Events
Learn, Connect,
Grow Together
Chloe & Cocktails
A private cocktail reception for women founders, investors, and dealmakers during LA Tech Week.
Invested: An Ayana Founder Readiness Workshop
A 90-minute curated conversation workshop over lunch at Station Austin — a pilot founder readiness program for women founders and investors.
Resource Library
Knowledge Built
for Founders
Our Impact
What We've Built With Limited Resources…
3,500+
Women-led startups supported
950+
Angel investors through Cherub
70+
Ayana and partner-led programs and events
40+
Hours of curriculum
40+
Partners and Collabs
5+
U.S. cities reached
Big Wins in just the past 12 months…
SXSW 2025 — Kendra Scott Headliner
SXSW 2026 — Allison Ellsworth Headliner
Hilton Foundation Grant — $25K awarded
Chloe Capital Accelerator Partnership
Participated at Funds4Charity in Miami at iConnections
Activated the Global Leadership Council with Ashley Deland
Involved in LA Tech Week, NYC Tech Week, Austin Tech Week, Colorado Startup Week
Empowered the UTulsa Cherokee AcceleratHER Fellowship — Cohort 2
Founder Stories
What Founders Are Saying
"Ayana gave me the structure and confidence to walk into investor meetings knowing exactly what I was asking for — and why. I closed my pre-seed round within 3 months of the program."
Amara J.
HealthTech Startup · Pre-Seed
"The community alone is worth it. I've found my co-founder, two advisors, and my first enterprise customer through connections I made in the Ayana network."
Priya M.
LegalAI · Seed
"I came in with a deck and left with a raise strategy. The mentorship was specific, actionable, and incredibly validating. Ayana doesn't just believe in you — they equip you."
Fatima O.
EdTech Platform · Pre-Seed
"Ayana connected me with founders and investors who actually understood my market. The support I got helped me sharpen my pitch and move my raise forward with real momentum."
Veronica
Fight Club Energy · CEO
"Being part of the Ayana community changed how I approach fundraising. The guidance and network gave me the confidence to go after bigger rounds and bigger partnerships."
Shalini
Ready Set Jet · CEO
"Ayana's events have brought me to meet some of my best strategic investors. Ayana really cares about opening doors and making the right connections."
Helen
Chareu · Co-Founder
Check Out Ayana Events
From pitch practice to founder dinners — join us at our next event and connect with our community.
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