FourthWave 2025

an Accelerator for Women-Led Technology Businesses

This is a 16 week program starting in August 2025 that is for women-led tech startups. Past alumni have raised millions in venture capital and navigated successful exits.

Fourthwave progarm is a non-dilutive, grant-funded accelerator that focuses on funding readiness, leadership development, and business strategy. Here's a sample of what past participants have said about the program:

"I loved this program. This program changed the trajectory of my company."

"I wasn't expecting to feel so CONFIDENT! I feel so much stronger in our vision and where we're headed."

"The program being entirely run by and filled with women was a key that I would not have expected was as important as it was. I have been through multiple accelerator programs and I have never had as powerful an experience as with this one."

"I didn’t expect the program to offer so many incredible opportunities for personal growth, but every leadership coach left a lasting impact on me in truly transformative ways."

"The program also fostered deeper connections with like-minded founders, creating a supportive network of peers who share similar challenges and aspirations. This sense of community has been both inspiring and invaluable."

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US:
Investing in women is one of the most effective ways to reduce inequality and increase economic growth. Join us in changing the gender equity narrative.

FourthWave is open to technology companies with at least one female or female-identified founder. If you have any questions about whether you and your company could benefit from the program, please connect with us.

CULTURE
We believe that building a successful company requires curiosity and commitment when approaching leadership. In turn, FourthWave’s process dedicates equal effort to leadership awareness and coaching, honing best business practices and preparedness for scaling.

BUSINESS RESIDENCY
Sixty percent of selected companies will have their main headquarters located (or be willing to locate) in the greater Sacramento region. Up to forty percent of selected companies may come from other locales.

PROGRAM LOCATION
FourthWave believes in utilizing the best practices for creating an interactive, supportive, and educational environment in a virtual setting.

Our 2025 program will be primarily virtual, with a 2 day in-person launch during the week of August 4th. There will be additional opportunities for optional face-to-face interactions in Sacramento at several points throughout the program if/when possible.

COMPANY READINESS
You should have some traction, e.g. a prototype, MVP, strategic partners, investors, revenue, etc. Please don’t rule yourself out—connect with us.

EQUITY
As a non-profit organization, FourthWave is committed to providing exceptional leadership development, insightful mentors, and access to funding. The organization does not take an equity stake in participating companies, nor does it currently invest in its cohort companies.

For companies that are accepted into the cohort, FourthWave ask each team to pay a one-time fee of $450, as demonstration of commitment to the program, and to help offset the costs. If this is a burden, FourthWave will work with accelerator cohort members to offset, as to not inhibit anyone from joining for fiscal reasons.

FourthWave’s ultimate goal is to create a supportive and educational environment that enables female founders to build successful and sustainable businesses.

Keep an eye out for our virtual and in-person info sessions in May 2025!