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Capital
Small loans and capital access that help women-led businesses launch, stabilize, and grow.
Women’s Venture Fund
The organization behind Keymakers.
Women’s Venture Fund helps entrepreneurs build stronger businesses through access to capital, advisory services and practical business support. Keymakers extends that work through shared stories, connections and opportunity.
Pictured: Michelle, CEO of Michelle’s Beauty Salon and a featured Keymaker.
Our Work
How WVF opens doors.
WVF is a nonprofit and Certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) focused on practical access for women entrepreneurs.
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Advisory
Entrepreneurial training, technical assistance, and advisory services tailored to real business challenges.
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Partnerships
Building partnerships and programs that extend opportunity for women in urban communities.
By the Numbers
Since 1996
Three decades of access.
28,000+
Women entrepreneurs served
$2.4M+
In business loans provided
From WVF to Keymakers
Keymakers is a Women’s Venture Fund initiative bringing entrepreneurs and supporters together to share what opens doors—and create new pathways for others. It puts experience, knowledge and relationships to work to open doors for other entrepreneurs.
Taking part in Keymakers has no bearing on any Women’s Venture Fund lending decision.
Connect with Women’s Venture Fund
Questions about programs, partnerships, or Keymakers? Reach the WVF team directly.
Contact WVF
Phone
(212) 563-0499Every entrepreneur has a key.
Learn more about Women’s Venture Fund and how access to capital, advisory services and connection help women entrepreneurs build what’s next.
