Focus Area: Midwest U.S.-Based
Rev1 Ventures
At Rev1, 38 percent of the startups we’ve funded this year are founded or led by a woman, minority or veteran.
The Fund XX
The Fund XX is an early stage VC fund investing in women-led businesses across the U.S., powered by a community of founders and operators.
VEST Her Ventures
VEST Her Ventures invests in early stage women-led companies developing solutions in the care economy and future of work.
Gateway Capital Partners
At Gateway Capital, we aim to be the preferred investment partner to young startups by making venture capital as simple and transparent as possible.
Solidarity Microfinance
Solidarity Microfinance is a nonprofit program of Iowa Community Capital to create economic opportunities through small business loans, training and support, and savings services.
AltCap
AltCap exists to increase the flow of capital to communities and businesses not adequately served by mainstream financial institutions. Whether it is through the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program, small business and microloans, or other alternative capital, AltCap is committed to delivering accessible financing to support job-creating small business investments and catalytic, community-focused real estate development projects.
National Urban League
Our Entrepreneurship Centers enable minority entrepreneurs who are running their businesses as sole proprietors, to thrive by growing revenue above $750k annually and creating jobs.
Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives
Chicago Neighborhood Initiatives seeks to revitalize neighborhoods and create jobs by developing high-impact projects, providing financial resources to entrepreneurs and sustaining long-term community partnerships.
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.
Allies for Community Business
Our mission is to provide the capital, coaching, and connections entrepreneurs need to grow great businesses that create jobs and wealth in their communities. As a nonprofit located on Chicago’s West Side, A4CB prioritizes Black, Hispanic/Latinx, women, and low-income entrepreneurs throughout the Chicagoland area and beyond.
