The Dream Ventures

Accelerator

Join our live or self-paced program that demystifies the fundraise
process and empowers you to raise like a pro.

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$25m

Raised in
Investments

240+

Accelerator  
Graduates

225+

Startups  
Empowered

MEET THE FOUNDERS

ANNIE EVANS 
Founder, Dream Ventures

Annie co-founded Beautified, an app for booking on-demand beauty and fitness services, alongside Hannah Bronfman, raising a seed round led by NEA. She also founded Dream Ventures, backing 25 companies across Women’s Health, Web 3, Fintech, and CPG, and helping female founders raise seed capital through SPVs. With a network of 1,000 female founders, Annie has helped raise $25M for women-led ventures. She also co-led Project Entrepreneur with UBS, supporting women entrepreneurs.

KELLEY ARENA 
Founder, Golden Hour Ventures

Kelley’s career spans operations at an NFL franchise, finance at Johnson & Johnson, and investment banking at Merrill Lynch. She founded Golden Hour Ventures to consult, advise, and invest in underrepresented founders. As an investor, she has backed 25 portfolio companies, 23 of which are women-founded. Kelley is a strong advocate for democratizing access to venture capital and financial education.

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Why The Dream Ventures Accelerator?

We provide unparalleled support for startups at every stage, helping them harness clarity, confidence through expertise and knowledge.

RESOURCE LIBRARY

Gain access to a comprehensive resource library alongside our investor and referral database.

EXPERT MENTORSHIP

Receive 360-degree guidance from seasoned professionals.

SUPPORT AT EVERY STAGE

From idea to scale-up, we support you every step of the way

COMMUNITY & EVENTS

Join our growing community of hundreds of founders and get access to exclusive investor events.

OUR PROGRAMS

Choose the program that suits your startup needs. We offer both online and offline options to ensure you receive the guidance and mentorship necessary for growth.

VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON

JOIN THE ACCELERATOR

This program features live Zoom sessions with our founders, alongside top industry experts, where we break down 6 essential modules to empower your fundraising journey. Topics include investor prospecting, capital structures, legal considerations and more, providing you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the fundraising process with confidence.

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SELF-PACED

PURCHASE OUR  PLAYBOOK

This program offers virtual mentorship sessions with experts. All aspects of the business, including Pitching and Fundraising, are explored in-depth to equip startups with strategic tools for scaling. Ideal for founders who require flexibility and prefer working remotely

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Sarah Donjuan,

JJ’s Flower Shop

Dream Ventures Accelerator has single-handedly been the biggest growth push that my business has had since I started it five years ago. The program is so comprehensive, and Annie and Kelly are so generous with their time and resources. And beyond that, they are the biggest cheerleaders and hype women! I’m not even two months out from the program wrapping, and my life has already been changed. I have never once doubted that my investment was worth every penny with DVA. If you’re reading this, you need to join!

Gemma Doyle

Co-founder & CEO , Nimbi

The Dream Ventures Accelerator was the best thing we could have done for our CPG business  at pre-launch. It opened doors to investors, retailers, talent and press. We wholeheartedly  recommend the program!

Kadi Lee

Co Founder and CEO, High Brow Hippie

I can’t state it enough- it’s been such a wonderful learning experience to be a part of your winter cohort. I really came into it a bit blind, but just knowing that I needed to be armed with more knowledge and information, and you both have far exceeded my expectations.
I was honestly SHOCKED to place in the top 5 this morning. Once the meeting was over I actually took a moment and teared up a bit because I just couldn’t believe it.
I felt you both really took the time to answer all my questions throughout the process, and never made me feel like any question wasn’t worth asking. That really made an impression with me, and made me feel like I could eventually wrap my head around all the new information being thrown my way.
You’ve created something very special, and I believe you’re going to change a lot of lives with your program. You’ve certainly impacted mine.

Maggie Rose Macar,

CEO/Founder of zant

I cannot express enough how profoundly Annie Evans and Kelley Arena of Dream Ventures Accelerator have impacted my company, personal growth, and network. The transformation in my life from before joining Dream Ventures to now is like night and day.
For women founders aiming to expand their network, master the essentials of fundraising, and build a solid foundation from the initial idea to growth, I strongly recommend applying now while there's still time. Dream Ventures has helped me grow into my role as a leader, introducing me to lifelong friends who have now become partners and pillars of support in my entrepreneurial journey.
The in-depth conversations, practice pitches, pitch competitions, and the unparalleled community you become a part of through Dream Ventures are genuinely like no other. This accelerator is ideal for any woman who is starting a company, getting ready to raise (or currently raising), and looking to accelerate your personal and professional growth. I will continue to sing praises for the accelerator and its programming, as well as the two leading ladies behind it.

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