Grantmaking
We provide grants to innovative startups that are early-stage, women-led, and diverse. Stay tuned for more info about our upcoming grants.
Creating a World Where Women, Especially Women of Color, Succeed in Business
Discover how
Our Full Stack Philanthropy combines impact investing, grantmaking and advocacy.
Only 2-4% of women receive VC funding – that’s a lot of missed innovation created for women, by women. For women of color founders, the numbers are even worse (statistically close to 0% of VC funding). At The Impact Seat Foundation, our goal is to close the wealth and opportunity gap. Our Full Stack Philanthropy melds impact investing, grantmaking and advocacy to sustain an ecosystem and community for women leaders across the globe.
Our Full Stack Ecosystem
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Impact Investing
Featured: Tanya Van Court, Founder & CEO of Goalsetter
All profits from our investments in women-led organizations funnel back into the ecosystem to help provide rich resources to women business leaders.
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Advocacy
From six-month paid maternity leave, to the childcare stimulus – everyone deserves to be protected. We work alongside organizations that advocate for policies that ensure women can be successful.
Meet Our Leaders
Barbara Clarke
Founder and Board Chair
Cheryl Contee
Chief Executive Officer
Recent Highlights
Here’s what our ecosystem has been up to here at The Impact Seat Foundation. You’ll find our latest articles, webinars, podcasts & more.
Click here for a full list of resources
Events
See all EventsThe Role of Investors for a More Inclusive Business Environment
Join our Founder and Board Chair, Barbara Clarke, in Athens, Greece, for a compelling discussion on "The Role of Investors for a More Inclusive Business Environment," alongside expert panelists Marianna Nathanail, George Zavvos, and moderator Fay Macantasis.
SOCAP23: Fishbowl Conversation
Join our CEO, Cheryl Contee, at SOCAP23 for a fishbowl-facilitated conversation diving deep into the Fearless Fund case, exploring the question: How do we fight for racial justice when they don’t want us to talk about race?
LG Innovation Festival
Join our CEO, Cheryl Contee, alongside panelists Flossie Hall, Dorothy Johnson, Sakyi Oduro, and moderator Alicia Hanf in a discussion on "Innovation and Inclusion: The Power of Diversity in Tech!"
Our Blog
Access to information is the most powerful tool for decision making. We’re committed to uncovering the reality of entrepreneurship and investment today so that we can join with others to create the innovation of tomorrow.
The 2023 LG NOVA Innovation Festival
Our CEO, Cheryl Contee, was a panelist at the LG NOVA Innovation Festival this year! Check out our written recap, and dive into Cheryl's panel…
Welcoming Portfolia as Our Newest Portfolio Member
The Impact Seat Foundation welcomes Portfolia's female-led innovation funds, generously donated by Barbara Clarke, promising a brighter future for women-owned businesses!
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