#### Network. Network. Net worth. ## IFWOC IFWOC is a platform dedicated to advancing diverse entrepreneurs through access to capital, coaching, and lucrative connections specifically needed for founders of color to launch and grow profitable, successful businesses. #### IFWOC ### Capital • Coaching • Community IFundWomen of Color from IFW by Honeycomb Credit on Vimeo Playing in picture-in-picture Play ### Access + Action Membership to IFWOC provides you with the following benefits: - **Exclusive Networking Opportunities** Your network is your net worth! You will be the first to be invited to events in key markets where IFW has boots on the ground. - **IFWOC’s ‘One to Many’ Program** Dedicated webinars exclusive to the IFWOC Universe; focused on the topics that help Women of Color thrive personally and professionally. - **Access to a private slack community** Accepted members will have access to a private Slack community - a safe space to discuss business challenges and collaborate with peers and coaches toward solutions. - **Promotional Opportunities on IFW Marketing & Social** Gain exposure and grow your audience through IFWOC as we share the story of you and your business. ### Caress Dreams Fund As the founding partner of IFWOC, Caress invested $2,285,000 to fund, support, and elevate Women of Color founders since 2020. This year, Caress is continuing their commitment to diverse entrepreneurs by awarding $5,000 grants plus a seat in the award-winning IFW Method Crowdfunding Accelerator to 12 deserving applicants. *Applications are now closed.* [Learn More](https://ifundwomen.com/caress) ### Projects #### [Building Bloom's Taxonomy](https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/building-blooms-taxonomy) *by Chaya Babu* Help Chaya make her bookbar and community writers' space a reality! 19% Funded $19,403 Raised 5 Days Left Lifestyle, Art + Music, Social Good #### [Milky & Coco's Kit-Tea Cafe](https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/milky-cocos-kit-tea-cafe) *by Milky & Coco's Kit-Tea Cafe* Bringing Cats, Community & Comfort Together. 5% Funded $2,340 Raised 66 Days Left Social Good, Lifestyle, Family, Art + Music #### [lzur day spa growth and expansion](https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/lzur-day-spa-growth-and-expansion) *by lzur day spa* Supporting a women-led spa combining advanced treatments, education, and empowerment to help clients feel confident and thrive. 0% Funded $0 Raised 11 Days Left Lifestyle #### [U4RIA, Your Daily Reset for Mind, Body, and Soul](https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/u4ria-your-daily-reset-mind-body-and-soul) *by U4RIA* A next generation wellness app helping people feel better, think clearer, and live stronger every single day. 0% Funded $0 Raised 66 Days Left Lifestyle #### [Building the Blueprint for Student Success](https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/building-blueprint-student-success) *by Isis Wealth* Empowering students with real-world success skills — from self-mastery to leadership — through our Gemstone Path curriculum. 0% Funded $0 Raised 59 Days Left Social Good #### [HUE INC – Build Our Apparel Production & Inventory](https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/hue-inc-build-our-apparel-production-inventory) *by HUE INC* Help us scale our apparel brand with inventory, printing, and faster production to meet growing demand. 0% Funded $0 Raised 0 Days Left Lifestyle #### [Build the Future of Work For Parents](https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/build-future-work-parents) *by Workplayce 2030 Broadway LLC* Because parents shouldn’t have to choose between their career and their children. Help us open the next Workplayce to support 1000 families. 0% Funded $0 Raised 0 Days Left Family, Lifestyle, Social Good #### [Meet Ponlu — Fiber-Rich, Gentle Appetite Support in a Jelly Stick](https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/meet-ponlu-fiber-rich-gentle-appetite-support-jelly-stick) *by Ponlu* Wellness jelly sticks designed for modern women. Support Ponlu’s first production run and help bring this new daily ritual to life. 4% Funded $990 Raised 0 Days Left Lifestyle #### [A New Luxury Fragrance House](https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/new-luxury-fragrance-house) *by DARR.* You’re helping one woman rise in the world 124% Funded $620 Raised 91 Days Left Social Good #### [NOCHRONO: A Creative Sanctuary for Jacksonville](https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/nochrono-creative-sanctuary-jacksonville) *by NOCHRONO* Help launch a timeless third space where artists, musicians, and dreamers gather, create, connect and rise. 0% Funded $0 Raised 0 Days Left Art + Music #### [Handcrafted Wood Furniture Built 2 Last a Lifetime](https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/handcrafted-wood-furniture-built-2-last-lifetime) *by BAKERSSHOP* BakersShop: Handcrafted Wood Furniture Built to Last a Lifetime 0% Funded $0 Raised 0 Days Left Lifestyle #### [Only Lovers Club: 2026 Celebrity Awards Collection](https://www.ifundwomen.com/projects/only-lovers-club-2026-celebrity-awards-collection-0) *by Only Lovers Club* ✨ From Side Hustle to the Spotlight ✨ Exclusive Jewelry Designed for the 2026 Celebrity Awards 3% Funded $325 Raised 0 Days Left Lifestyle #### IFWOC SPOTLIGHT ## These trailblazing women are changing the game for founders of color. **Natasha Green, Founder of Hidden Gems Archery** Hidden Gems Archery (HGA), founded by Level 3 Certified Archery Coach Natasha Green, is revolutionizing access to archery for youth and adults in urban areas, especially in New York City. By setting up mobile archery ranges in schools, community centers, and outdoor venues, HGA caters to groups ranging from 10 to 100 people. Their mission is to diversify the sport, focusing on increasing participation among people of color, women, urban residents, and the differently-abled in competitive archery. [Hidden Gems Archery](https://www.facebook.com/hiddengemsarchery) **Carol Chan, Founder of My Dearest Co** Carol Chan is a business coach and brand consultant dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs build strategic and dreamy businesses on their own terms. She founded My Dearest Co, a coaching and consulting studio, where she brings her unique blend of marketing and coaching skills to help guide her clients to achieve their business goals. [My Dearest Co](https://www.mydearestco.com/) **Lauren Rhodes, Founder of Tha LB Spot** Welcome to LB'z Special Helperz combined with Tha LB Spot, your ultimate convenience duo. We're more than just a multi-service provider; we're the community's backbone in simplifying life. [Tha LB Spot](https://www.thalbspotllc.com/) **Tasha Ina Church, Founder of ElleLiveAction** ElleLiveAction is an Empowerment Company in Lahaina, on Maui, in the Hawaiian Islands. We offer online & in-person training which provides empowering strategies to emerging women leaders, so they can be their own hero. [ElleLiveAction](http://www.elleliveaction.com/) ### Get Involved IFWOC is for entrepreneurs who are serious about launching, growing, or pivoting their business, and want the expert guidance and the collaborative community that only IFW can bring. If this speaks to you, then what are you waiting for? ## It's time to get funded. [Start Crowdfunding](https://ifundwomen.com/start-crowdfunding)