Connecticut Women Investors to Gather for Alternative Investment Strategies Conference in Stamford

Registration is now open for the January 22 conference, hosted by Tidal River Fund, helping women investors break into alternative investments and move beyond traditional approaches to finance

WESTPORT, Conn., Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tidal River Fund today announced that registration is now open for a one-day conference bringing together Connecticut women investors to explore new approaches in personal financial planning, with a focus on alternative investments. Kicking off at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, at CoCreate in Stamford (47 John Street), "Investing Beyond the Traditional: Empowering Women in Alternatives" is expected to draw more than 100 women investors for an immersive day of financial education, empowerment, and community. 

Tidal River Fund is a $1 million angel fund comprised of 37 Connecticut-based female investors committed to fueling the growth of promising companies with diverse leadership teams.

"Attendees seeking to move beyond traditional personal finance and portfolio management approaches will have the opportunity to learn from and connect with some of the most successful and prominent women in alternative investments," said Chris Gelnaw, Tidal River Fund. "We're looking forward to delivering a transformative and educational experience that will help unlock new opportunities for women investors in Connecticut."

The one-day conference will feature presentations, fireside chats, and breakout sessions led by women leaders representing investment, financial, and business communities. Agenda content will be geared toward women investors just beginning their financial journeys, as well as those seeking to grow and expand their portfolios. Along with multiple networking opportunities throughout the day, the event will culminate with pitches from early-stage startups to judges from Yale Ventures and Connecticut Innovations. 

Sponsors of the event include Ellevest, Connecticut Innovations, Morgan Stanley, Wiggin and Dana, and Aon.

The full conference agenda can be found here. Click here to register and purchase tickets.

About Tidal River Fund:
Tidal River Fund is a $1 million angel fund comprised of 37 Connecticut-based female investors committed to fueling the growth of promising companies with diverse leadership teams. Our current portfolio includes 10 disruptive companies led by impressive women-founders: Aura Finance, Aware Health, The Beans, DeepLook Medical, Keep Company, Marani Health, Matriark Foods, Parcel Health, Rivia Health, and Surgicure Technologies.

Media Contact:

Galia Gichon, Managing Partner, Tidal River Fund
[email protected]

SOURCE Tidal River Fund