10,000 Women

We provide 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 entrepreneurs need to grow their businesses. Courses are open to all and available in English, French, Hindi, Brazilian Portuguese, and Latin American Spanish.
$3B
mobilized to on-lend through the Women Entrepreneurs Opportunity Facility
200K
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, open-to-all, practical business education program, available in-person in India and online to entrepreneurs 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 entrepreneurs in emerging markets, designed to address the $1.5 trillion credit gap for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

WEOF aims to:

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

Graduates of the program join other 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  
A Powerful Network
Since 2008, we’ve reached more than 200,000 entrepreneurs across 150+ countries.