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
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
Pitch for Feedback Session 2
September 13, 2023
Session 2 applications are closed
Amex WEB New York City
October 24, 2023
Applications open in August
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