10,000 Women

We provide women entrepreneurs around the world with business and management education, mentoring and networking, and access to capital.
About the Program
Through 10,000 Women, Goldman Sachs provides the education, opportunities and access to capital women need to grow their businesses. The creation of 10,000 Women was informed by research showing that investing in education for women could close a range of gender gaps. Courses are available in English, French, Hindi, Brazilian Portuguese, and Latin American Spanish.
$3B
mobilized to on-lend to women through the Women Entrepreneurs Opportunity Facility
200K
women entrepreneurs supported
150
countries around the world with program alumni

Source: Goldman Sachs 2024

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Business Education

The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women course is a free-to-access, practical business education program, available in-person in India and online to all women around the world.

Course Features:

  • 10 essential business courses providing critical tools across all aspects of business, from leadership to negotiations, marketing and sales
  • Practical education, interactive activities and instruction by educators from top business schools
  • Truly flexible online learning experience, tailored to your individual needs 
  • Offered in-person in India, in partnership with the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore)
  • Access to a global network of alumni upon graduation
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Access to Capital

The Women Entrepreneurs Opportunity Facility (WEOF) is a first-of-its kind partnership with the International Finance Corporation.

WEOF is the first finance facility dedicated to women entrepreneurs in emerging markets, designed to address the $1.5 trillion credit gap for women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

WEOF aims to:

  • Expand financing for women-led SMEs in emerging markets
  • Empower women through access to capital and expertise
  • Demonstrate the commercial viability of investing in women
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Networking & Mentoring

Graduates of the program join other women entrepreneurs from around the world as part of a unique global alumni community with ongoing access support and resources.

Alumni Community Benefits

  • A global network of past participants
  • A range of resources and events to further their business growth
  • Opportunities for post-graduation coaching and training programs, including the Growth Fellowship 
A Powerful Network
Since 2008, we’ve reached more than 200,000 women entrepreneurs across 150+ countries.
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  • 05 APR 2023
    Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women Report: Investing in India’s Potential