Focus Area: Florida-Based
The Minority Entrepreneurship Institute
The Minority Entrepreneurship Institute is a seed-stage impact investing fund that hosts annual pitch competitions for Black, Latinx, and female founders.
PS27 Rhea Fund
The PS27 Rhea Fund is a $20 million venture capital fund focused on early-stage technology companies. Rhea Fund also has an interest in founders who are women, veterans, and people of color.
Self-Help Ventures Fund
The Ventures Fund is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) loan fund capitalized with loans and grants from foundations, religious organizations, corporations and government sources.
LiftFund Inc.
LiftFund was founded to level the financial playing field for the underestimated entrepreneur. LiftFund offers small business loans to entrepreneurs located in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, New York, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.
Black Business Investment Fund
BBIF is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). We are a mission-driven organization which helps Black, minority and underserved small businesses thrive by providing loan capital alongside business development training.