Open doors. Build new pathways. Empower women entrepreneurs.
Keymakers, created by the Women’s Venture Fund (WVF), is a year-round membership community that brings together stories, relationships, knowledge, philanthropy, and capital to open new pathways for women entrepreneurs.
shared so far — yours could be next.
Keymakers
Share their stories and contribute — building clarity and capital for the movement.
Connectors
Build the room — bringing their networks, relationships, and introductions.
The Founding Gathering
Where the doors open. In person. Date to be confirmed. The community comes together.
“Someone opened a door for you. Who will you open one for?”
Four simple steps to share your key.
Every key shared creates more possibilities — be part of the movement.
Record
Share a short 30–45s video about your key moment.
Reflect
What changed? What did it unlock for you?
Share & create impact
Inspire others and open doors for the next woman.
Stories from our community
Watch how women founders, mentors, and allies unlocked their breakthrough moments.
Your story has the power to unlock the next one.
Where Women Founders Connect in Real Time.
Have questions about capital, scaling, or business operations? Join our private Community Circle to exchange insights, ask advice, and build meaningful relationships with fellow entrepreneurs.
Nearly three decades of proof.
28,000+
Women entrepreneurs served
$2.4M+
In business loans provided
0.039%
Loan write-off rate
Since 1996
Nearly three decades of access
The locks have changed. We’re building new pathways.
Choose how you show up.
Every level matters. The difference is how you participate. Membership is designed as a journey, not a hierarchy — from sharing your story to helping shape the capital available to the next generation of founders.
The Gathering
Join us in person for the first Keymakers Gathering.
An evening of stories, connection, and open doors — live storytelling from our community, hosted by the Women’s Venture Fund. Founding Gathering, date to be confirmed.