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    Empower Her

    Investing in Women:
    A Community of Philanthropic Changemakers

    Free Live Webinar

    Empower Her Fund II
    Investing in Women-Led Ventures with Philanthropic Capital

    Join us for a live virtual gathering of Empower Her, CataCap's community of donor-investors backing high-potential, women-led ventures.

    A thoughtful group of people who care deeply about where capital flows, what it builds, and how we can use it more intentionally to drive meaningful impact.

    In this session you'll learn:

    • The vision behind Empower Her and why it exists
    • Insights from our current portfolio of women-led companies
    • Momentum from Fund I — over $650K raised across 7 investments
    • What's ahead with Fund II and new ways to participate
    • How DAFs, foundations, and individual giving can be activated for impact investing
    Thursday, May 14th, 2026
    12:00 PM Pacific Time · 30 min
    Live Zoom Webinar

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    Free to attend. Register on Zoom and we'll send you the join link.

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    Our Track Record

    Empower Her Founders Fund exceeded its goal, raising over $646,000 for women-led ventures and making 7 strategic investments.

    $646,586
    Raised for Women-Led Ventures
    7
    Portfolio Companies
    Investors
    129%
    Goal Exceeded

    Portfolio Companies

    BabyQuip

    BabyQuip

    The #1 baby equipment rental service, helping families travel light with gear rentals in 2,000+ cities worldwide.

    FM

    Fran Maier

    CEO & Founder

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    EverNow

    EverNow

    Telehealth platform providing personalized menopause care with 24/7 access to specialists.

    DAJ

    Dr. Alicia Jackson

    Founder & CEO

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    Kind Designs

    Kind Designs

    3D-printing Living Seawalls that protect coastal communities while nurturing marine ecosystems.

    AF

    Anya Freeman

    Founder & CEO

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    Suma Wealth

    Suma Wealth

    Fintech platform using culturally intelligent AI to close the Latinx wealth gap.

    BA

    Beatriz Acevedo

    CEO & Co-Founder

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    SuperCirlce

    SuperCirlce

    Circular marketplace enabling flexible access to products without the commitment of ownership.

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    BairitoneHealth

    BairitoneHealth

    Bairitone Health is building a wearable patch that identifies the root cause of sleep apnea during natural sleep to enable precise, personalized treatment.

    MP

    Meagan Pitcher

    CEO & Co-Founder

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    Bold Reuse

    Bold Reuse

    Bold Reuse helps companies reduce waste, lower costs, and address growing consumer and regulatory demands through reusable packaging systems at scale.

    JQ

    Jocelyn Quarrell

    CEO & Co-Founder

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    Now Accepting Investments

    Empower Her Fund II

    Building on the success of our Founders Fund, Fund II expands our ambition — backing more women-led ventures with larger checks, deeper founder support, and a more diversified portfolio.

    1:1 Matching Opportunity

    Once $265,000 is raised, Lily Kanter will match every dollar — unlocking $530,000 in catalytic capital for women-led ventures.

    $750K
    Target Raise
    $2K
    Min Investment
    $10K
    Voting Member
    Invest in Fund II
    Empower Her Fund II

    Only 2% of venture dollars go to women-led startups.

    We're changing that — one investment at a time.

    Join the Empower Her Community

    Our Why

    The 2% Reality

    Despite being a massive economic force, women-led startups receive only a fraction of traditional venture capital.

    The $2.2T Opportunity

    Philanthropic capital is waiting to be activated. We bridge the gap between donors and visionaries.

    2 Minutes

    Uplift Women-Led Ventures

    If you want to uplift amazing women-led ventures and have a DAF, Foundation, or make tax-deductible donations, it couldn't be easier to use your donation to uplift women-led ventures.

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    What is Empower Her?

    Empower Her is a dedicated impact investment group on CataCap that focuses exclusively on women-led companies, providing them with access to the $2.2 trillion in donor-advised funds (DAFs), foundations, and individual giving that is often beyond reach.

    We are committed to inspiring changemakers and fueling innovation by investing in women. Our investment committee identifies promising companies, ensuring we back leaders with the potential to create significant impact. Through these efforts, we are not only supporting businesses—we are fostering lasting, transformative change for future generations.

    Empower Her Founders

    Lily Kanter

    Lily Kanter

    Co-Founder, Empower Her

    Lily Kanter is a serial entrepreneur with 5 start-ups. She was the co-founder of Serena & Lily and most recently co-founded Averylily and GoodMvmt. Lily has over 35 years of experience in the business and technology fields.

    Beth Stelluto

    Beth Stelluto

    Co-Founder, Empower Her

    Beth is a social enterprise Investor and Advisor. As a financial services executive, she has managed investment funds, built and marketed products designed to democratize investment access. She currently works at the intersection of philanthropy, investing and entrepreneurship.

    Empower Her Advisory Council

    Dr. Sophia Yen

    Dr. Sophia Yen

    CEO & Co-Founder, Pandia Health

    Empower Her South Bay

    Vivienne Hsu

    Vivienne Hsu

    Founder & CEO, LENDonate

    Empower Her South Bay

    Casey Lynch

    Casey Lynch

    Executive, Director, Investor

    Empower Her San Francisco

    Launch Your Own Empower Her Community?

    If you know 20+ active investors and donors passionate about supporting women-led ventures, we would love to have you join the movement.

    Request to Launch Your Local Empower Her Community

    Invest Your Values

    Join a community of changemakers transforming the world through values-aligned investing. We’re redefining what financial confidence looks like by directing philanthropic capital toward equity, justice, and a better future for women-led ventures.

    Grow Wealth

    Step into your financial power and start shaping a more equitable world.

    Talk About Money

    Real conversations in a trusted community focused on uplifting women entrepreneurs.

    Invest for Impact

    Align your capital with your values to support and scale women-led ventures.

    Voices of Impact

    "Co-founding Empower Her with Beth is an incredible opportunity to merge my passion for entrepreneurship with my commitment to philanthropy. By harnessing the power of donor-advised funds, we're creating a platform where women-led ventures can thrive, breaking new ground in industries that need diverse leadership. I've always believed in the power of giving back, and through Empower Her, we are doing just that—investing in the future of women and creating lasting change."

    Lily Kanter

    Co-Founder, Empower Her

    "I'm thrilled to be working with Lily and so many others to help direct philanthropic capital toward empowering women-led ventures. With only 2% of venture capital going to women-founded companies, Empower Her and CataCap open up a huge opportunity to change this by unlocking funding from foundations and donor-advised funds. This allows remarkable women entrepreneurs to access the support they need to drive lasting change."

    Beth Stelluto

    Co-Founder, Empower Her

    Join the Movement

    Be part of a community redefining how capital flows to women-led ventures.