PRESENT

SPARK

Igniting the growth of women-led tech companies

Our Mission

An initiative of Amex Ventures and Project W, SPARK’s mission is to accelerate the impact made by the next generation of women-led tech companies by unlocking resources and connections designed to take their companies to the next level.

Through SPARK, a series of events to support women founders, participants will connect with and learn from investors at Amex Ventures and subject matter experts at American Express and Project W by participating in Project W’s signature pitch for feedback sessions and Women Entrepreneur’s Boot Camp (WEB). Women founders can apply to participate in a pitch for feedback session, Amex WEB, or both.

Amex WEB – Women Entrepreneur’s Boot Camp

New York City

Spend a day in-person with investors at Amex Ventures and subject matter experts at American Express and Project W, along with a cohort of your accomplished peers. Through workshops, experiential learning, and individualized feedback, founders will learn how to position their companies for a Series A raise.

10 to 12 Founders

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Experience WEB

Learn more about WEB from past faculty and founders

Pitch for Feedback Sessions

Virtual

Present your company to investors at Amex Ventures and subject matter experts at American Express and Project W for real-time, actionable feedback and guidance. We held the first virtual pitch for feedback session on August 16th. Applications for the second event have now closed and founders who have applied will be notified prior to the event date.

8 to 12 Founders

Dates and Application Windows

Women founders can apply to participate in a pitch for feedback session, Amex WEB, or both.

Pitch for Feedback Session 1

August 16, 2023

Session 1 applications are closed
Applications closed
Pitch for Feedback Session 2

September 13, 2023

Session 2 applications are closed
Applications closed
Amex WEB New York City

October 24, 2023

WEB applications are closed
Applications closed

Who is Eligible to Apply?

Women founders of companies that:

Have at least one female founder with a substantial equity stake

Have a full-time team of two or more

Are seed stage aiming to raise a round within the next 12 months

Building a scalable product or solution to address a problem focused on Consumer commerce & membership, B2B, and Enterprise Capabilities

Why SPARK?

Founders in the SPARK program will make connections with investors and subject matter experts at Amex Ventures, American Express, and Project W who will provide insights to support the growth of your business.