Every dollar invested in Empower Her Fund II will be matched by Lily Kanter — doubling your impact and unlocking $530,000 in catalytic capital for women-led ventures.
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Empower Her Founders Fund exceeded its goal, raising over $650,000 for women-led ventures and making 5 strategic investments with 2 more forthcoming.
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Despite being a massive economic force, women-led startups receive only a fraction of traditional venture capital.
Philanthropic capital is waiting to be activated. We bridge the gap between donors and visionaries.
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.
Get Started NowEmpower 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.
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.
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.
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Align your capital with your values to support and scale women-led ventures.
"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
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