We elevate

What We elevate does

WE Elevate is a membership-based community organization serving women entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest, founded in 2024 by Lacy Seber and Carrie Postma. The company operates a single unified membership product priced at $19.99/month with a 3-day free trial or $219 annually, granting access to an exclusive member directory, a private Circle-based community platform, recurring monthly events (branded as WE Social, WE Chat, WE Pray, WE Grow, WE Unwind, WE Coffee, WE Work, WE Gather, and WE Read), the WE Edit blog, and member-to-member promotions. The organization does not own proprietary technology; its digital infrastructure is built on Squarespace for public web presence and Circle for the gated member community.

The business generates revenue through two streams: recurring subscription memberships (the primary economic engine) and one-time branded merchandise sales, including the Elevate Hat at $42, with merchandise proceeds directed to the WE Give nonprofit-support initiative. Customer acquisition is community-led, driven primarily by Instagram organic content, in-person events held at member storefronts across the Portland Metro area, and word-of-mouth referrals. Prospective members complete an application-based onboarding process, after which functional leads (Connection, Engagement, Development, Cultural) and two Resident Coaches shepherd member integration.

WE Elevate is a privately held, bootstrapped company headquartered in the Portland Metro area of Oregon, serving members across Wilsonville, Lake Oswego, Sherwood, Tigard, Oregon City, and the broader Pacific Northwest. It reached 100+ members within its first year of operation.

Name

We elevate

Legal name

WE Elevate

Website

https://weelevatepnw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Short description

WE Elevate is a Pacific Northwest membership community founded in 2024 that connects women entrepreneurs through a $19.99/month subscription offering a member directory, monthly events, and a Circle-based private community platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Networking Community for Women Entrepreneurs

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Subscription Fan Membership Platforms (Paid Communities) (MPACAFAA)

Keywords

• Women entrepreneur community
• Membership networking events
• Small business community
• Professional networking group
• Brand merchandise sales

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly and annual membership fees provide recurring revenue. Monthly membership is $19.99/month with a 3-day free trial. Annual membership is $219/year with one free month included.
2. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including the Elevate Hat priced at $42.00. Proceeds support WE Give initiatives serving members and nonprofit organizations within the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WE Elevate sells a subscription membership ($19.99/month or $219/year) that gives women entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest access to a private Circle community platform, a member directory of women-owned businesses, monthly events, a social lounge, and shared resources. The organization also sells branded merchandise (e.g., the Elevate Hat at $42) and runs a sub-brand called WE Give that channels proceeds to nonprofits within the community.

Product overview

WE Elevate is a women's entrepreneur community serving the Pacific Northwest, offering a single unified membership platform that provides access to exclusive community events, networking opportunities, educational resources, and a member directory. The core product is the WE Elevate Membership ($19.99/month), which includes access to the member platform, monthly events (WE Social, WE Chat, WE Pray, WE Grow, WE Unwind, WE Coffee, WE Work, WE Gather, WE Read), the Member Directory, Social Lounge, Special Promos, and Resources. Additional offerings include the WE Elevate Newsletter and the WE Edit Blog. The platform also sells branded merchandise through the WE Shop, featuring the Elevate Hat. The community leverages the Circle platform for members-only discussions and operates on a 'community over competition' philosophy serving women entrepreneurs across Wilsonville, Lake Oswego, Sherwood, Tigard, Oregon City, and the greater Pacific Northwest.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WE Give: Community initiative dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations led by and represented within the WE Elevate membership community.

Products and services

• WE Elevate Membership A subscription membership ($19.99/month with a 3-day free trial, or $219/year with one free month) that gives women entrepreneurs in the Pacific Northwest access to an exclusive community platform (hosted on Circle), a member directory of women-owned businesses, a program of monthly events (WE Social, WE Chat, WE Pray, WE Grow, WE Unwind, WE Coffee, WE Work, WE Gather, WE Read), a social lounge, special promos, and shared business resources.
• The Elevate Hat Official WE Elevate branded merchandise — a white structured baseball cap with gold embroidery — sold for $42.00, with proceeds supporting WE Give initiatives that serve nonprofits within the membership community.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Harmony Sports Apparel (Jill Ennis)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJill Ennis at Harmony Sports Apparel collaborated with WE Elevate on the Elevate Hat merchandise launch. Harmony Sports Apparel provided the production capabilities for the branded merchandise featuring elegant gold embroidery on classic white trucker caps.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• HeyMama: HeyMama is a membership-based community for entrepreneurial and creative moms, offering networking, events, and resources. It is directly comparable to WE Elevate in its subscription community model targeting women, though it focuses specifically on mothers and operates nationally.
• Ellevate Network: Ellevate Network is a professional community for women offering events, mentorship, and content. It is directly comparable to WE Elevate as a paid women-focused professional networking community, though it operates at national scale.
• Create & Cultivate: Create & Cultivate is a media and events platform for women entrepreneurs and creatives, hosting conferences, workshops, and online content. It overlaps with WE Elevate in its audience of women business owners and its event-led community engagement approach.
• Mogul: Mogul is an online platform connecting women globally through content, community, and opportunities. It shares WE Elevate's women-focused community mission and digital membership model, though at much larger scale and with broader global reach.
• Hera Hub: Hera Hub is a coworking and business accelerator space designed specifically for women entrepreneurs, combining physical workspace with community programming. It overlaps with WE Elevate's women-entrepreneur focus and community-led model.

Emerging players

• Founders Network: Founders Network is a paid peer-mentorship community for technology startup founders. It overlaps with WE Elevate in offering a curated, paid membership community for entrepreneurs with peer support, though it is tech-founder focused rather than women-specific.
• Female Founder Club: Female Founder Club is a community platform for women entrepreneurs offering resources, networking, and events. It shares WE Elevate's women-entrepreneur focus and digital community delivery, though primarily through a digital-first model rather than in-person events.

Others

• Circle (Circle.so): Circle is the community platform vendor that WE Elevate uses to host its private member community. While not a direct competitor, it represents the platform layer on which WE Elevate and many similar communities are built, and is relevant as infrastructure rather than a peer.

Broad incumbents

• The Riveter: The Riveter is a co-working and community space operator for women and minorities, offering workspace alongside events and programming. It shares WE Elevate's women-focused community ethos but pairs it with physical workspace infrastructure.
• Chief: Chief is a private membership network for women executives that provides networking, peer groups, and professional development. While targeting a more senior demographic than WE Elevate, it operates a similar paid community model with curated membership and premium pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/weelevatepnw

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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