Making markets work for more people, in more places, in more ways

Enterprise

Priorities:

  • Agriculture/Food
  • Community Development and Housing
  • Employment Generation

Target Populations:

  • Minority Populations
  • Urban Communities
  • Women/Girls

Investor ‒ Crowd-funding

Priorities:

  • Agriculture/Food
  • Community Development and Housing
  • Employment Generation
  • Businesses that are run by micro-entrepreneurs

Target Populations:

  • Minority Populations
  • Urban Communities
  • Women/Girls
  • Entrepreneurs in marginalized or disadvantaged communities

Investment Vehicles Offered:

  • Debt
  • Grants
  • Loans

Enabler ‒ Academic Institution, Nonprofit Organization, Supporting Organization

Services offered to enterprises:

  • Accelerator
  • Convening
  • Mentoring
  • Networking
  • Promotion
  • Technical Assistance
  • Training

Primary vehicle is through Start:Me Accelerator model that works in 3 communities,identify, select and mentor 15 entrepreneurs in each community. Students provide advice and consulting