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Pareto | The Virtual Startup Assistant
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Host OrganizationProgram TitleStageBenefitsApplication DeadlineApplication LengthStatusDemographicURL
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Dorm Room FundFemale Founder Track programEarly Stage•We’ll help you scale your project and equip you with the skills to raise your first capital. •Together, we’ll craft a plan for domination, conviction, and confidence.
•You'll learn about scaling MVPs, fundraising, and hiring from some of the successful founders, investors, and operators and get one-on-one feedback from mentors.
•You'll build a peer group of other women in your same stage, hustling to take their startup from side project to full time gig.
8-May-20No infoClosedAll female and non-binary students (undergraduate or graduate)https://femalefounders.dormroomfund.com/?fbclid=IwAR3-_nG2NJxbmGgiD1_rVa27Tbgl0sWxJ7XvjQtaC8H-_5AiEERZa0wutFI
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Soma CapitalStart Up ShadowingEarly Stage•Work in engineering, product, business, and/or design fields as an intern with Soma Capital’s seed stage companies in industries ranging from enterprise to biotech to real estate to consumer
•Participate in fellow specific programming, such as fireside chats, workshops, webinars, exclusive content, ask me anythings, and panels as a complement to their internship
•Apply what they have learned through their internship to launching their own companies in Soma Capital’s startup incubation program
•Get access to office hours and events as they build their businesses throughout the semester long, part time incubation program
•Pitch to Soma Capital’s investment committee for potential funding at the end of the incubation program
•Receive access to mentors in Soma Capital’s network (including our 230+ portfolio companies, co-investor networks, advisory board, and team) as they grow their business beyond the incubation program, regardless of pitch competition outcome
•Support other founders on their campuses and in their local communities with the engagement of the Soma Capital team and network
•A life long entrepreneurial community of other fellows
•Summer 2020 batch June 5th 2020 or early July
•Fall 2020 batch late August and early September
No infoOpenAny aspiring founders in graduate school, college, or high schoolhttps://fellowship.somacap.com/?fbclid=IwAR2kM2MoJ7w8DD5no-3-9FayY9Fc_McuQ2chI-k9VXMMgh4RFf9lIriTwKY
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Andreessen HorowitzTalent x Opportunity FundPre Seed Stage•In addition to seed capital, we will provide these potentially great entrepreneurs with the knowledge and the network of the firm through training programs and more.
•The goal of this is to give these entrepreneurs a chance to then get further funding (much like an accelerator for the unseen, where the outcome is to go get VC money) or to grow their businesses their way based on the learnings. Here’s more details on how it will work
Rolling basisNo infoOpen•Designed for entrepreneurs who have the talent, drive, and ideas to build great businesses but lack the typical background and resources to do so
•Their products can be non-tech or tech
•they should be from underserved communities (all backgrounds welcome)
•ideally, their business will have an interesting model, niche market, and/or a little traction to indicate the promise and potential
https://a16z.com/2020/06/03/talent-x-opportunity/?fbclid=IwAR1eTK1qRLzKXUXSaE6cmc15ncawe_YZiTzS8qtFt3MWZo1LVLEUENO_gRg
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Cartier Women's InitiativeRegional AwardsEarly Stage•Financial Capital Support
•Human Capital Support
•Social Capital Support
July 31, 2020 @2 pm CESTNo infoOpenFor women-run and women-owned impact-driven businesses. Entrepreneurs across all sectors and from around the world are encouraged to applyhttps://www.cartierwomensinitiative.com/regional-awards
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The Multicultural Women Executive Leadership FoundationMulticultural Women Entrepreneur ProgramGrowth•A key component of the Entrepreneur Program for Multicultural Women is a highly practical 8 session business entrepreneurship curriculum focusing on the issues most critical to growing your business.
•Peer learning is also an important element of the Entrepreneur Program for Multicultural Women learning experience and the courses will be taught in a collaborative setting that incorporates the real world experiences of the participating business owners.
Not mentionedNo infoOpenMulticultural Women business owners with limited opportunities to otherwise access a business education designed to enhance small business success.http://multiculturalwomenlead.org/multicultural-entrepreneur-program/#ent_cal
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Aligned PartnersNoneEarly Stage•Capital efficient businesses that require $10 million or less in total VC funding.
•Early-stage information technology companies, including mobile and cloud-delivered software and services.
Rolling basisNo infoOpenCapial efficient businesshttp://www.alignedvc.com/
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Halogen VenturesNoneEarly Stage• Focuses on funding female-founded startups changing the world we live in.
•Get to tap into a community network of investors, accelerators and advisors to keep furthering their brands forward.
Rolling basisNo infoOpenFemale Founded businesses in the consumer technologyhttps://halogenvc.com/
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Rivet VenturesNoneEarly StageProvides capital by offering assistance to entrepreneurs in everything from helping pursue development deals to hiring.Rolling basisNo infoOpen•Women-led markets where female usage, decision-making, and purchasing are crucial to company growth.
•We back both male and female founders.
http://www.rivetventures.com/
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Womens VC Fund IINoneEarly Stage Invests in early-stage women entrepreneurs and their revenue-generating businesses and showing that gender diversity is key to success in business.Rolling basisNo infoOpenWomen entrepreneurshttps://www.womensvcfund.com/about/
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Girls in TechNoneIdeaHelps accelerate the growth of innovative women entering into the high-tech industry and building startups. We achieve this through the creation of proprietary, innovative programming and strategic global partnerships.Rolling basisNo infoOpenWomen entering high-tech industries and building startupshttps://sanfrancisco.girlsintech.org/
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Digital UndividedThey have a number of programs for START, BIG & Confident FoundersIdea, MVP, Early stage•A virtual training program for those just getting started on their entrepreneurial journey.
•A fast-paced incubator program for high-potential, Black and Latinx women-led startups.
•A best-in-class leadership coaching program for Black and Latinx women entrepreneurs.
Rolling basisNo infoOpenBlack & Latino women founding tech companieshttps://www.digitalundivided.com/programs
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Halo IncubatorNoneEarly StageHalo provides education and resources to early stage startup founders through its incubator program, corporate workshops, and university education. Open for Fall 2020 cohort beginning SeptemberNo infoOpenWomen entrepreneurshttps://www.haloincubator.com/
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Techstars FoundationPatriot Boot CampIdea to Early StageOur mission is to develop and support underrepresented entrepreneurs by providing non-profit organizations with grants and access to the Techstars Network.no infoNo infoNo infoMinority founders in the Tech Communityhttp://diversity.techstars.com/foundation#grantees
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Code2040•Early Career Accelerator Program (ECAP)
•Fellows Program
Idea to Early Stage•Flagship Fellows Program places promising black and Latino college­-level computer science students in internship programs at top tech companies
•Residency Program designed to help black and Latino entrepreneurs build companies and cultivate diversity in their own communities. The one­year residency provides participating founders with a $40,000 non­equity stipend, as well as additional support from CODE2040, Google for Entrepreneurs and participating founders’ hometown tech hubs.
•Participants receive hub workspace for the resident and his/her team, along with mentoring by experienced entrepreneurs and investors in the CODE2040 and Google for Entrepreneurs networks.
info from website is Sep 2019No infoClosedBlacks and Latinoshttp://www.code2040.org/
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500 StartUps500 Seed ProgramIdea to Early Stage•Mentorship
•Help with growth
•Fundraising
•Access to 500 Family
•Brand and PR
•Coworking space
•Fun
Rolling basisNo infoOpenWomen entrepreneurs and Minoritieshttps://500.co/
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NewMeResidential AccResidential AcceleratorseleratorsEarly Stage•Mentorship
•Specialized curriculums
•Capital investment
•Our program enables founders to completely reevaluate product, sales, and marketing strategies, prepare for investment pitches and connect them to our network of partners
Rolling basisNo infoOpenUnderrepresented founders and innovatorshttps://www.newme.in/about
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Black FoundersNoneIdea to Early Stage•Networking events
•Educational Programs and Conferences
•Funding
No infoNo infoNo infoAfrican-American Foundershttp://blackfounders.com/
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All Raise•Founder
•Funder
Pre Seed to Series B and beyond•Get expert advice, guidance, and support from the industry’s top female founders and venture capitalists. •Offers a unique opportunity to practice your pitch, hone your business model, and get real-time insights from women who have been on both sides of the table •NetworkingFill up this link to receive the latest info about their programs: https://www.allraise.org/founder-programs-extNo infoNo infoWomen Enrepreneurshttps://www.allraise.org/founder?fbclid=IwAR3NVfyi1bEHNiT-xr2K5k4id_MDROWJM50LLGxY-i4SfQf9afkK2ZuLW04
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Envision AcceleratorNoneMVP to Early Stage•Hands-on workshops on all topics from industry leaders (from founders of Product Hunt, Quora, Backstage Capital, and more!) •Founder roundtables/AMAs •Office hours with investors •Fundraising •Demo day with leading investors •Envision does NOT take any equityRolling basis until June 28, 2020 at 12am ESTMediumOpenWomen and POC in college or recent graduates https://www.envisionaccelerator.com/
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GalvanizerGalvanizer Summer 2020MVP, Early-Stage, Growth• Expert Office Hours • GAL Groups • Community Connections • Virtual Pitch Day (optional)No infoMediumOpenWomen entrepreneurs https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1pxhbKO7MVCTpQQ4uxXEuSwf3Asb8CRkyDDCqVystGfD1ig/viewform
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Rewriting the Code
Fellowship ProgramIdeaRewriting the Code supports and empowers college, graduate and early career women in tech, through intersectional communities, mentorship, industry experience and educational resources, to become the next generation of engineers and tech leaders.ClosedNo info on the length as application is currently closedClosedCollege graduates, graduates and early career women in Technologyhttps://rewritingthecode.org/fellowship/
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On DeckIdea, MVP•The On Deck Fellowship creates an incredible community around a cohort of experienced founders and talented individuals in the formative stages of starting a company.
•Meet co-founders, early hires, and accelerate through the most formative early days of building a company via a series of expert-led breakouts, virtual dinners, 1:1 matching, social gatherings, hackathons, access to our alumni community, and more.
August 2020LongClosedExperienced Founders & Talented Individualshttps://www.beondeck.com/
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DreamitUrbantech, Healthtech, SecuretechEarly Stage•DREAMIT VENTURES IS A FUND AND GROWTH PROGRAM FOCUSED ON STARTUPS WITH REVENUE OR PILOTS THAT ARE READY TO SCALE.
•Dreamit offers programs that provide startups with direct access to customers, investors, executives, and thought leaders in three verticals. (Healthtech, Securetech, Urbantech)
No infoLongOpenMinority entrepreneurshttps://www.dreamit.com/#meaningful-experience
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NewmeEarly Stage•NewME is an entrepreneurship education program, serving early-stage business founders and their teams through mentorship, specialized curriculums, and for those companies chosen-- capital investment.
•Our program enables founders to completely reevaluate product, sales, and marketing strategies, prepare for investment pitches and connect them to our network of partners
No infoLongOpenUnderrepresented Foundershttps://www.newme.in/learnmore
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PowermovesEarly Stage Startup BootcampIdea, Growth•Our 6-week intensive bootcamps take a learn-by-doing approach through providing 20 - 30 startup founders with the information, guidance, and network necessary to build viable business models designed for exponential growth.
•Our annual accelerator supports up to 6 maturing companies with a founder-friendly investment, free office space, coaching, networking, and expert mentorship.
•Our top entrepreneurs compete for cash-prizes in a room full of potential partners and investors to accelerate their fundraising efforts.
No infoShortOpenEntrepreneurs of Colorhttp://www.powermovesusa.org/approach
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Fueled CollectiveNoneEarly Stage•Workspace – As a founder of your company, you will be provided with a free, 6-month membership at Fueled Collective. This membership gives you.
•Connections – You will participate in a monthly founders event and periodic social events.
•Resources – You will have free access to meeting rooms, including the Content Studio, an audio and video recording studio
No infoShortOpenUnderrepresented communities – such as women, minorities, immigrants, veterans, LGBTQ, and those with disabilitieshttps://fueledcollectivemn.com/fellowships-apply
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Change CatalystStartup Fellows ProgramEarly Stage•Membership in Change Catalyst Startup Community
•2 free tickets to each Tech Inclusion Event (Forum or Conference)
•Startup deals and perks from Change Catalyst and our partners
•Access to entrepreneurship courses and events
•Speaking opportunities at Tech Inclusion Events
•First Access to mentor and investor office hours at Tech Inclusion Events
•Investor introductions and funding opportunities
•Media/Press opportunities to profile your company
No infoShortOpenUnderrepresented Entrepreneurshttps://changecatalyst.co/startups/
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BuildupBuildup Fellows ProgramIdea to Early StageEntrepreneurs selected will get free desk space in downtown San Francisco, mentorship, meetings with investors and other industry experts.No infoShortOpenUnderrepresented founders, like women, veterans and minorities, in the tech industryhttp://buildup.vc/
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Blackstone LaunchpadIdea to Early StageLaunchPad is designed to complement existing on-campus entrepreneurship resources, catalyze student ventures through connections to off-campus opportunities, and convene students and staff at global events leveraging our world-class, industry-leading mentors, networks, and brands.No infoShortOpenYoung Entrepreneurshttps://www.blackstonelaunchpad.org/
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DigitalUndividedNo nameIdea to Early Stage•A virtual training program for those just getting started on their entrepreneurial journey.
•A fast-paced incubator program for high-potential, Black and Latinx women-led startups.
•A best-in-class leadership coaching program for Black and Latinx women entrepreneurs.
No infoShortOpenWomen of Colorhttps://www.digitalundivided.com/programs
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DivincSocial Injustice Innovation ProgramEarly Stage•Weekly workshops with serial entrepreneurs, community leaders, and industry experts covering best practices in social reform, policy analysis, government relations, business development, sales, legal, strategy, marketing, finance, operations, communications, public relations and investment
•One-on-One coaching from a professional executive coaches
•Weekly Mentor meetings and collaboration
•Customized curriculum and support to meet the unique needs of your organization
•Introductions to advisors, corporations, investors, as well as partners such as Notley Ventures’ New Tide Program, to leverage important human, social, financial and political capital resources
•Wellness activities for long-term health as a company leader
•Founders lunches with successful entrepreneurs and community leaders
•Focused Founder support for first 12 months as Alumni
•Lifetime Alumni Membership, with access to continued professional development
•Web hosting credits from Amazon, Digital Ocean, and more
•Legal consulting from top law firms
•Affiliate programming with Techstars, Notley Ventures, Capital Factory, The ION Houston, and more
•AppSumo credits
•Access to HubSpot for Startups
•Access to Airtable for Startups

Access to Microsoft for Startups

Plus more!

July 10LongOpenUnderrepresented Entrepreneurshttps://www.divinc.org/
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HalcyonHalcyon IncubatorEarly StageThe Halcyon Incubator program equips early-stage social entrepreneurs with the support they need to transform audacious ideas into scalable and sustainable ventures. We do this by providing three things: space, community, and access.Halcyon Incubator Fall 2020 Fellowship are now closed. Stay tuned for when Spring 2021 applications open.LongClosedSocial Impact Entrepreneurshttps://halcyonhouse.org/incubator/apply
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JumpstartSmall Business Blueprint ProgramEarly StageDesigned to help founders lay the foundation for business growth. Participants learn how to build and refine their value proposition, go-to-market strategy and their financial projections, while mapping out key milestones to drive future growth.June 25ShortOpenBrown and Black Americanshttps://www.jumpstartinc.org/for-entrepreneurs/programs/
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New ProfitNoneEarly Stage•Our offering to portfolio organizations includes a multi-year, unrestricted grant coupled with world-class strategic support delivered by New Profit Deal Partners, who serve as close advisors to social entrepreneurs and board members at their organizations.
•We provide opportunities for social entrepreneurs to connect and collaborate with peer leaders, whether through cohort-based learning communities or network convenings.
No infoLongOpenDiverse social entrepreneurs who are advancing on-the-ground results and working collectively to change systems and conditions that hold social problems in place.https://www.newprofit.org/
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Project Entrepreneur
Capital Access Summit Early StagePrepare early stage female founders from across the country on their fundraising journeys. The event will include workshops, panel discussions, and fireside chats led by seasoned investors and entrepreneurs and will cover topics such as “Fundraising Fundamentals,” “Designing your Fundraising Roadmap” and “Mastering your Pitch.” June 12ShortClosedWomen Entrepreneurshttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUee91PvVbKGfJYnCIB4dy8hU4MWKJmWr1SqymmE4Xz2H3ig/viewform
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Women StartupSilicon Valley AcceleratorEarly Stage•A 2 week Silicon Valley immersion in residence at Women’s Startup Lab’s exclusive Hito House (our female founder retreat in the heart of Silicon Valley) (room and board included) •A monthly mastermind call •A 3 day Alumni Reunion •The ability to stay at Hito House for up to 14 days throughout the year for post-program funding activities •Free services from our partners • The opportunity to attend exclusive investor events and workshops •The potential for introductions from our team for investor meetings and pitches (based upon your startup’s readiness for funding)June 18ShortOpenWomen Entrepreneurshttps://womenstartuplab.com/accelerator/
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Glossier
Grant Initiative for Black-Owned Beauty Businesses
MVP, Early-Stage, Growth• Funding • Advisory support from relevant team members at Glossier • Amplification via Glossier's channels consisting of at least one dedicated Instagram story highlighting the business
July 3, 2020 11.59pm ET
LongOpenBlack Entrepreneurs https://qsurvey.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3UTbIzU3mQwB6Pr
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Google
Google for Startups Accelerator
Seed to Series A tech startups
• Access to Google's best programs, products, people, and tech • Mentorship • Technical project support • Deep dives + workshops focused on ML, product design, customer acquisition, and leadership developmentJuly 22, 2020Long OpenWomen Foundershttps://events.withgoogle.com/google-for-startups-accelerator-women-founders/
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