Stella Foundation Announces 2025 Women's Fast Pitch Semifinalists
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Six Women ~ The Stella Foundation has recently announced the semifinalists for their highly anticipated 12th Annual Women's Fast Pitch competition. This national pitch competition aims to celebrate and support visionary women founders from all over the country. The event will take place at the Women's Venture Summit 2025 (WVS) in San Diego from September 23-25, 2025.

Out of numerous applicants, five regional winners and one wildcard have been selected to compete for more than $50,000 in cash, investment, and in-kind support. These semifinalists were chosen for their innovative solutions and bold leadership, and will have the opportunity to present their ideas live to a room full of active funders and supporters at WVS.

The Women's Fast Pitch has become a signature event at the Summit, providing female founders with increased visibility, funding opportunities, and overall support. Since its inception, WVS has helped facilitate over $200 million in funding for women-led ventures.

This year's prize package includes a minimum of $50K in grants, investment, and services. The Stella Foundation will provide a $5,000 minimum grant while She Invests will offer a $10,000 minimum investment. In addition, Holland & Knight LLP will provide $25,000 worth of in-kind legal services. The remaining funds will go towards founder support services such as tech assistance, design help, operations management, media exposure and more.

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The 2025 Women's Fast Pitch semifinalists represent various regions across the country:

Northeast: LymeAlert | Cambridge, MA

Founder: Erin Dawmicki

LymeAlert is an at-home tick testing kit that delivers results in under 20 minutes. This eliminates the need to mail ticks to labs or rely on inaccurate blood tests. LymeAlert empowers individuals with immediate information about Lyme exposure which is especially beneficial for pet owners and outdoor enthusiasts.

Southeast: CurieDx | Baltimore, MD

Founder: Therese Canares

CurieDx utilizes AI and computer vision to turn smartphones into diagnostic tools for conditions like strep throat and pink eye. By keeping patients at home and reducing unnecessary antibiotics, this technology enhances telehealth and improves outcomes for families and healthcare providers.

Midwest: Impacks | St. Cloud, MN

Founder: Clare Richards

Impacks simplifies back-to-school shopping by providing customizable supply kits that can be delivered to schools or homes. With over 275 school partnerships and more than 30,000 kits distributed, Impacks is revolutionizing the way families and schools handle supplies while also giving back to communities.

Northwest: Rely | Berkeley, CA

Founder: Ashley Keyes

Rely is modernizing the rental process with a digital "renter passport" and AI-powered tools for property managers. This innovative infrastructure improves transparency, reduces evictions and fraud, and saves both renters and landlords time and money.

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Southwest: PureWild Co. | Ojai, CA

Founder: Cindy Convery

PureWild Co. is a life science nutrition company that focuses on healthy aging through high-quality marine collagen products. Their target audience includes women over 40 and adults over 50 who are experiencing a loss of natural collagen. Their clinically supported solutions improve joint function, bone density, and recovery from illness-related treatments.

Wildcard: MVI Medical | San Diego, CA

Founder: Andrea Munoz

MVI Medical is revolutionizing pelvic exams with their patented single-use pelvic exam device called the Rosa Spec™. Designed by a female physician, this device aims to improve patient comfort and visualization during exams with its soft circumferential retraction. It also reduces pain, trauma, and exam time while modernizing an outdated tool in women's healthcare.

Flossie Hall, CEO of the Stella Foundation expressed her excitement about this year's Fast Pitch semifinalists, stating that they are "pushing boundaries and solving real-world problems with vision, grit, and innovation." She also added that the foundation is honored to provide these women with a platform to showcase their ideas and is eager to see how they continue to grow, lead, and inspire.
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