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WinVC
WinVC is an Australian non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women in venture capital by enhancing their skills and networks. It aims to empower women investors and improve diversity in the industry.
Overview
What WinVC does
What WinVC is
WinVC is an Australian non-profit organization dedicated to supporting women in venture capital by enhancing their skills and networks. It aims to empower women investors and improve diversity in the industry.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports program host and community capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Structured capabilities
- Program host · Community
- Last reviewed
- March 6, 2026
Official channels
Find WinVC elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
WinVC as a program host
Program thesis
WinVC is dedicated to supporting the career trajectory of women investors in venture capital, providing them with opportunities to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
Focus narrative
WinVC offers various programs aimed at empowering women in venture capital. These include New Joiner Cohorts for newcomers, Skills Based Training workshops, exclusive Partner Community forums, Deep Dive Sessions on specific topics, Investment to Exit Workshops, and Bi-Annual Breakfasts for networking.
Value and support
Founders participating in WinVC programs gain access to skills training, networking opportunities, and exclusive forums for collaboration, all designed to enhance their careers in venture capital.
Format and cadence
- Cohorts per year
- 2
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Regions
- Oceania
Capability profile
WinVC as a community
Community overview
WinVC (Women in VC) is an Australian non-profit organization focused on supporting the career trajectory of women investors in venture capital. It was founded to provide women in the industry with opportunities to enhance their skills, strengthen their networks, and advance their careers.
Community focus
WinVC offers various programs aimed at empowering women in venture capital. These include New Joiner Cohorts for newcomers, Skills Based Training workshops, exclusive Partner Community forums, Deep Dive Sessions on specific topics, Investment to Exit Workshops, and Bi-Annual Breakfasts for networking.
Member value
Members gain access to skill enhancement workshops, networking opportunities, exclusive forums for collaboration, and events designed to foster connections among women in the venture capital industry.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Investors
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- community and bootcamp
- Selection criteria
- open
Community activity
- Annual events
- 2
Events and activity
Recurring events include Bi-Annual Breakfasts that foster connection and collaboration among women in venture capital, along with various workshops and sessions focused on skill development and industry insights.
Notable members
Notable members include Rhianna Miller (CEO), Ingrid Maes (Co-Founder & NED, Founder & CEO W23), Andrea Gardiner (Co-Founder & NED, Founder & CEO Jelix Ventures), and Dr. Michelle Deaker (Co-Founder & NED, Founding & Managing Partner, OneVentures).
Common questions
What to know about WinVC
Upseed classifies WinVC under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes program host and community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 6, 2026
Known limits
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