LiftFund is a community development financial institution that provides financial assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs. (more)
LiftFund is a community development financial institution that provides financial assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs.
It is a multi-state small business lender that helps new and existing entrepreneurs successfully grow their business.
Through affordable lending and business development services, LiftFund is committed to empowering diverse individuals and small businesses that have limited access to traditional sources of capital.
Founded in 1994 by Janie Barrera, LiftFund is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.
San Antonio, United States
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Consulting, Financial Services, Non Profit
1994
The only FCA authorised independent incubator + fund, the Insurtech Gateway is the fastest place to build and launch an insurtech idea. (more)
The insurance industry has so many barriers to entry, founders often run out of energy and money just trying to get in.
The Gateway is a one-stop-shop for founders, where they can get underwriting paper, investment capital and advice on how to design and build their startup, all surrounded by great insurance partners.
The Gateway fund supports the portfolio post incubation, to Series A and beyond. “The Gateway are our insurance sherpas, guiding us through the wilderness of insurance” Mark Musson, co-founder, Humn.ai (Gateway portfolio company) Insurers often struggle to innovate within their own businesses, the Gateway enable insurers to do this in a safe environment.
They facilitate insurers, technology partners and insurtechs to get to know each other and work together, over the whole duration of building a business.
The Gateway would like to meet early-stage founders with game-changing ideas or products, and progressive (re)insurers who are interested in collaboration.
London, United Kingdom
London, England, United Kingdom
Finance, FinTech, Incubators, Insurance, InsurTech
2016
Seed
http://www.insurtechgateway.com/
Angel Group, Incubator, Venture Capital
Iconiq Holding is a decentralized venture capital group that builds a premier digital asset management ecosystem. (more)
Iconic envisions a tokenized economy where blockchain and cryptographic technology enable inclusive, transparent and secure financial markets.
We are the bridge enabling enterprise-grade crypto asset investment opportunities as the tokenization of financial and real-world assets enhance financial institutional markets.
Our team brings a wealth of professional, financial experience and a proven track record in the digital assets and blockchain industry.
Our business units deliver excellence, providing the quality assurances investors expect from a world-class asset manager, as we champion our mission to decentralize wealth generation.
Frankfurt, Germany
Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Finance, Financial Services, Internet, Venture Capital
2017
Series A+
Accelerator, Venture Capital
CanopyBoulder is a mentorship-driven seed-stage business accelerator and investment fund. (more)
CanopyBoulder is a mentorship-driven seed-stage investment program for startups in the cannabis industry, with a focus on ancillary products and services.
Boulder, United States
Boulder, Colorado, United States
Finance, Financial Services, Incubators
2014
NewME is the first startup accelerator for minority founders. (more)
NewME’s mission is to accelerate, educate, and empower underrepresented tech entrepreneurs around the world.
One of their most sought after initiatives, NewME Accelerator, is an intimate and intensive 12 week residential program that launches minority and women-led startups.
NewME’s vision is to make the technology industry and its wealth creating opportunities accessible to everyone.
As a values based, impact driven, and growth oriented social enterprise they’ve built significant momentum among top investors, prominent media (CNN, WSJ, et al.) and reputable partners. They're always looking for individuals who share their commitment to their mission and values.
San Francisco, United States
San Francisco, California, United States
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
2011
CREATE-X is a Georgia Tech initiative and accelerator for students to launch successful startups. (more)
CREATE-X is a Georgia Tech initiative to instill entrepreneurial confidence in students and empower them to launch real startups.
The broader goal of this initiative is to provide the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that will give Georgia Tech graduates the confidence to create their own future and confidently pursue entrepreneurial opportunities.
Atlanta, United States
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Training
2014
Grant
Accelerator, Entrepreneurship Program, Incubator, University Program
MVST:MG is an angel investor focused on Pre-Seed & Seed tech investment startup companies. (more)
MVST:MG provides capital and additional supporting services. We act as a mega angel investor, focusing on advanced technologies in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, augmented reality, virtual reality, ad-tech, fintech and other industry-leading technologies in various areas.
Lefkosia, Cyprus
Lefkosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
Advertising, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Blockchain, E-Commerce, FinTech, Gaming, Information Technology, Software, Virtual Reality
2018
Seed
Accelerator, Angel Group, Incubator, Micro Vc, Venture Capital
Milan-based Venture Builder specialised in AI & Blockchain (more)
FoolFarm is a Deep tech Venture Builder based in Milan (Italy) specialised in creating ventures in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain and Cybersecurity.
Foolfarm invests by providing in-depth operational, technological and financial support, leveraging proprietary processes and IPs to build market-leading startups from scratch.
Milano, Italy
Milano, Lombardia, Italy
Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Software
2020
Series A+
Accelerator, Angel Group, Entrepreneurship Program, Incubator
Branded Strategic Hospitality is an investment and solutions company that leverages its ecosystem of hospitality venues. (more)
Branded Strategic Hospitality is an investment and solutions company that leverages its ecosystem of hospitality venues, expertise, and deep relationships to influence, accelerate, and evolve hospitality technology (“HI-Tech”) and F&B innovation.
Branded’s Principals and Managing Partners have worked together in the restaurant business for over 25 years, including the formation of Branded Restaurants in 2007.
New York, United States
New York, New York, United States
Impact Investing, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, Restaurants
2017
Seed
http://www.brandedstrategic.com
Accelerator, Incubator, Syndicate, Venture Capital