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Welcome to the Funds & Investment Opportunities page! Here is a curated list of pitch competitions, funds, and investment opportunities tailored for entrepreneurs. We regularly update this page to ensure you have access to the most current opportunities, so be sure to review the details of each funding source carefully before applying.
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Pitch Competitions
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2024 Black Girl Ventures Pitch Program
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Program Website
Program Length: Not specified
Eligibility Criteria: Not specified
Due Date: November 6, 2024 (Los Angeles)
Program Details:
- Unique blend of crowdfunding and pitch competition
- Offers coaching, live crowdfunded pitch competition, and access to resources
- Prizes: 1st Place - $15K, 2nd Place - $10K, 3rd Place - $5K
- Winners receive additional benefits including funds from audience votes, BGV Connect Incubator membership, and networking opportunities
Application Process: Apply through the program website. Deadlines vary by city.
Funds
Fearless Fund
- Fearless Fund was founded to address the existing gap in venture capital funding for businesses led by women of color, aiming to challenge the discouraging statistics that currently define the landscape for WOC-led enterprises. The fund is dedicated to investing in high-growth, scalable ventures led by women of color across the United States. Fearless Fund focuses on providing funding for women of color-led businesses at pre-seed, seed, or series A financing stages.
- To qualify, at least one woman of color co-founder with significant equity in the company.
- For more information and/or interested in pitching to Fearless Fund, apply here!
Macy’s, Inc. - SPUR (Shared Purpose, Unlimited Reach) Pathways
- SPUR (Shared Purpose, Unlimited Reach) Pathways – Through an integrated and collaborative approach, Macy’s, Inc. and Momentus will provide access to a range of capital options from microloans to growth capital to equity investments. This represents a commitment to underrepresented businesses and aims to galvanize the retail industry to invest in the next generation of entrepreneurs
- S.P.U.R. Pathways is specifically designed to support underrepresented growth-stage businesses. At this point, the program is only offering loans or investments $20,000 and above; no grants are available.
- If you are interested in applying for a loan or investment, please fill out the intake form on their website.
Empower Innovation Network
- The Empower Innovation Network is a platform that connects over 3,500 members and more than 1,000 organizations across the US to billions in climate innovation funding and to customers, solution providers, and partners. Members get curated leads on funding and can message other members. Funded by the California Energy Commission, LACI is a founding partner.
- Click here for slideshow with more information on using the platform