The Women Abundance Collective recently hosted a networking event at the Santa Monica Proper Hotel in Los Angeles, where over 200 attendees gathered to learn about the sports asset class and investment opportunities within women’s sports. The event, geared towards high-net-worth female investors, aimed to highlight the potential growth within the industry while also emphasizing the role that women can play in shaping its future.
Neha Kumar, a partner at WAC, spoke passionately about the importance of women investing in female-led ventures in order to shape the future of women’s sports. She encouraged attendees to take action and make a difference by investing in companies that promote gender equality and empowerment.
Keynote speaker Kara Nortman, co-founder of Angel City and managing partner at Monarch Collective, shared her own experiences in women’s sports investing and emphasized the tremendous growth potential within the industry. She encouraged attendees to seize this opportunity and become leaders in shaping the future of women’s sports.
A panel discussion followed with prominent figures such as AMI Galani, Gabby Reece, Carol Stiff, and Kate Veronneau discussing progress made in women’s sports, storytelling around female athletes, and the bright future ahead for women’s teams and leagues.
The event attracted a diverse crowd of individuals from those seeking an introduction to the sports business to industry insiders including Leonard Armato, Jay Adya, Erin Storck, Assia Grazioli-Venier, Tobin Heath, Stuart McLean, and Jenna Trabulus. With a strong focus on female empowerment and investment in women’s sports
