Community Fund

Balance the Sky

Investing in women-led innovation to close the gap between earth and sky.

Women make up more than half of the world’s population, yet receive only a fraction of global venture funding. This gap is more than a statistic;  it is a lost opportunity for progress, innovation, and shared prosperity. The Half the Sky Fund exists to change that.

We stand behind women-led startups that are breaking barriers, redefining industries, and creating solutions that empower communities and transform economies. Through capital, mentorship, and access to networks, we remove systemic obstacles and open the way for women to lead with confidence and purpose.

A world that invests in women is a world that invests in everyone. When women rise, families thrive, communities strengthen, and entire nations grow. Together, we can lift innovation to new heights and ensure every dream has its place under the sky.

Dream Team

Dream Team Highlights

Members of the Dream Team and Democracy of Dreams that are actively participating in the future of the Half The Sky Fund.

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Candy Cantrell

Candy Cantrell

Leader Equity & Empowerment

Candy Cantrell
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Candy Cantrell
Through advocacy, education, and relentless pursuit, I aim to inspire change and build a society where gender equality is not just an ideal but a reality".
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Corinna Stukan

Corinna Stukan

Leader Fintech & Product Strategy

Corinna Stukan
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Corinna Stukan
I believe knowledge and education are gateways to equity - and everyone deserves access.“
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Hannah Ryu

Hannah Ryu

Co-Founder Oak Theory

Hannah Ryu
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Hannah Ryu
From Queens to Amman, I’ve learned that when we are seen and loved, creativity becomes a powerful force for connection, innovation, and healing."
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Veronica Shelton

Veronica Shelton

Co-Founder Oak Theory

Veronica Shelton
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Veronica Shelton
I’m here to create a world where softness is powerful, difference is celebrated, and design becomes a tool for belonging. I build what I wish existed, spaces, systems, and stories that make people feel seen, held, and free."
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Philena Marie Franc

Philena Marie Franc

Founder, CEO Democracy of Dreams

Philena Marie Franc
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Philena Marie Franc
I believe that we don’t have to choose between financial returns and altruistic endeavours. By building our dreams for a better world on a foundation of integrity with the support of a like-minded community, both positive impact and financial returns are multiplied".
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Sarah Lawton

Leader Corporate Strategy

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Sarah Lawton
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