What is a Curate Bestie?

Curate Besties is a dynamic community of female investors fueling the dreams of women entrepreneurs. Together, they make it possible for Curate to host pitch competitions where we’ve awarded over $10,000 in cash prizes and equip female-led businesses with tools to thrive. Being a Bestie means more than writing a check. It’s about empowering women, celebrating innovation, and building a legacy of support for the next generation of female leaders. Fun, inspiring, and impactful. This is sisterhood with a purpose. Come change the game with us!

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Meet the Besties

  • Close-up of a woman with braided hair, wearing earrings and gold necklaces, smiling with red lipstick

    Wendy Daniels | 2023

  • A woman with shoulder-length hair wearing a denim jacket, smiling at the camera in a bright, modern indoor setting.

    LaMiesa Bonton | 2023

  • Close-up of a smiling woman with dark, straight hair, brown eyes, and a pearl necklace, against a light background.

    Sonia Armstrong | 2024

  • Portrait of a woman with short curly hair, wearing a navy blazer and gold jewelry, smiling against a plain light gray background.

    Erika McConduit | 2023

  • A middle-aged woman with short brown hair smiling, wearing a black sleeveless top, earrings, and a necklace, standing outdoors with a blurred background.

    Devin Lemoine | 2024

  • A woman in a red floral dress smiling indoors with a blurred blue background.

    Christy Hoover | 2024

  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair smiling at the camera, wearing a pink dress with a blue, green, and orange floral pattern, standing indoors with a blurred background of windows and greenery.

    Amy Fennell | 2024

  • A woman with black hair and light skin smiling at the camera, wearing a patterned dress and gold earrings, standing indoors with a light-colored background.

    Adrian Owen Jones | 2024

  • Close-up of a smiling woman with black hair, in an indoor setting with a blurred background.

    Tanya Thomas | 2023

  • Close-up of a smiling woman with braided hair, wearing gold jewelry and a red lace dress with a blurred background.

    Evon Roquemore | 2024

  • A woman with long, straight black hair smiling at the camera in a professional setting.

    Kiara Whitfield | 2024

  • A woman with dark, shiny, straight hair, smiling at the camera.

    Kristi Muse-Hollins | 2024

  • Portrait of a smiling woman with long dark hair, wearing a sleeveless orange top with buttons, a gold necklace, and pearl earrings, standing indoors in front of a window.

    Antwinette Flowers | 2024

  • A woman with curly dark hair, brown eyes, hoop earrings, and a white top, smiling at the camera.

    Lauren Crump | 2024

  • A close-up of an African American woman smiling, with braids and hoop earrings, wearing a white lace top.

    Cristian Hardy | 2024

  • A smiling woman with long dark wavy hair wearing a brown sleeveless top, standing indoors with neutral background.

    Ashleigh Howard | 2024

  • A smiling African American woman in a sleeveless floral dress with red and green colors, wearing hoop earrings, and her hair styled in an updo with braids, standing indoors near a window.

    Dr. LaKeitha Poole | 2024

  • A woman with shoulder-length wavy hair, wearing a bright pink sleeveless top, gold earrings, and red lipstick, smiling confidently at the camera.

    Makeisha Judson | 2024

  • A woman with long, wavy brown hair sitting at a table, smiling, with a black top, in front of a black background with white text and green foliage.

    Krystal Hardy Allen | 2023

  • A young woman with long red hair smiling, wearing an off-shoulder yellow top with green stripes.

    Chelsea Norris | 2024

  • Portrait of a smiling African American woman with shoulder-length black hair, wearing a beige blazer and white shirt, with a black and white flower accessory on her blazer, against a dark gray background.

    Inga Collins | 2024

  • A woman smiling with red lipstick, wearing a black shirt with a yellow logo that says 'TRIFECTA SPORTS THERAPY', standing in front of a gray brick wall.

    Ana Couture | 2024

  • A woman with long, curly black hair smiling, wearing a pearl necklace and a black blazer.

    Vanessa Smith | 2022

  • A woman with shoulder-length black hair wearing a red short-sleeve top, smiling, standing next to a black chair against a plain gray background.

    Alsie Dunbar | 2024

  • A woman sitting on stairs, smiling, with black and blonde hair, wearing a light pink blazer and a blue blouse with ruffle details.

    Laura Siu Nguyen | 2024

  • A smiling woman with black hair, wearing a maroon blazer with gold buttons and a blue scarf tied in a bow, standing outdoors near a green landscaped area.

    Myra Richardson | 2024

  • Smiling woman with long brown hair in a white dress, standing in front of a geometric beige and light blue background.

    Darian Watt | 2025

  • Tracy White | 2025

  • Erin Monroe | 2026

  • Lakesha Thomas | 2025

  • Kirby Alsandor | 2026

  • Emilia Gilbert Henry | 2026

  • Norisha Glover | 2024

  • Felicia Stevens | 2026

  • Leslie Chambers | 2026

  • Ciara "Cece" Coleman | 2026

  • AnnaBeth Guillory | 2026

  • Lakenya Johnson | 2026

  • Katheryn Talbort | 2026

  • Jeanine Plante | 2026

  • Myiesha Beard | 2024

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