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New York State’s new fund focuses on small businesses from traditionally underserved communities
Governor Kathy Hochul says the $30 million Pre-Seed and Seed Matching Fund Program will offer early-stage start-up companies $50,000 to $250,000.

This women- and Latinx-founded VC firm has $100 million to invest in diverse teams
Boston-based Mendoza Ventures has secured the first close on its third fund at $100M to use in early growth-stage startups, reports Tech Funding News.




Tulane has a new $10 million startup fund for women and minority entrepreneurs in New Orleans
The university’s fund will make available up to $200,000 per applicant, reports nola.com.


In Omaha, helping Black, Indigenous and People of Color small business owners access capital
Omaha 100 is aimed at minority small business owners who have previously lacked access to loans, reports EIN News.




Tulane launches $10 million startup fund for women and minority entrepreneurs in New Orleans
The university’s fund will make available up to $200,000 per applicant, reports nola.com.


A $50 million tech venture fund empowers Black and inclusive startups
Pittsburgh-based Black Tech Nation is dedicated to fostering change and creating opportunities, reports Pittsburgh magazine.




Tulane launches $10 million startup fund for women and minority entrepreneurs in New Orleans
The university’s fund will make available up to $200,000 per applicant, reports nola.com.



This women- and Latinx-founded VC firm has $100 million to invest in diverse teams
Boston-based Mendoza Ventures has secured the first close on its third fund at $100M to use in early growth-stage startups, reports Tech Funding News.


32 small business grants to apply for in 2023
The HD Post rounds up grants aimed at everyone from young entrepreneurs to small businesses, from creative artists to tech innovators.


How to acquire venture capital: Advice from 3 Black founders
In Good Housekeeping, these founders tell how they achieved funding and what they learned along the way.