Hello
passion.
Hello
investment.
Hello
momentum.
Hello
Stella.
Born from
boldness,
Hello Stella isn’t just an investment company — it’s a force for what’s next.
At Hello Stella, we back bold businesses and the Stellas behind them.
We invest in companies that are ready to move, partnering with founders and operators to build momentum, scale with intention, and create lasting impact.
This isn’t just about writing checks—it’s about getting in the game. It’s about fueling the risk-takers, amplifying the doers, and making sure the next generation of Stellas isn’t just supported, but propelled forward.
Stel la /stel-uh/ (plr: -s) noun:
1 a female driving business forward whether she’s leading the charge, breaking in, or making her next big move.
Who we are
built for
Startups and Small Businesses
We partner with early-stage and growing businesses – typically startups and small companies ready to scale with intention and bold ambition.
Skin in the Game Opportunities
We’re open to passive investments, but our sweet spot is getting in the game. Hello Stella seeks opportunities where we can step in as an owner-operator, driving both growth and leadership from within.
Consumer-Driven Brands and Services
We focus primarily on consumer-driven businesses – brands that create, serve, and connect with real people. (But we stay curious across industries, too.)
Female-Backed Female-Founded Female-Focused
Hello Stella was built to propel women in business—but we champion all who are building a future where diverse leadership isn’t an exception, it’s the expectation.
Hello
Shannon.
Founder • Principal
I spent 17 years turning a family business into a $500 million national brand — had a blast doing it and won awards along the way.
I believe strategy should be sharp, culture should be contagious, and leadership should have a heartbeat.
I’ve led rebrands, workforce scale-ups (and downs), major market expansions across 48 cities — and built DEI frameworks that actually shift the numbers.
I don’t do PowerPoints—I do power moves (with sleeves-rolled-up energy).
My sweet spot? Where operations, brand, and human capital intersect to create real, lasting momentum.
My proudest title: mom to two bold daughters who already ask better questions than most executives.
I’ve been the only woman in the room—and now I’m building tables where Stellas take the lead.
I’ve got the right appetite for risk—bold enough to back what’s next, grounded enough to scale it smartly.
