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We envision a world where access, opportunity, and prosperity is shared.

Grounded in systems change, Impact Ventures works to create more diverse, equitable, and just society by removing the social and economic barriers for marginalized communities to thrive in a 21st century economy.

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We accelerate all shades of genius

Through evidence-based entrepreneurship programs, mentorship, technical assistance, and direct services we accelerate the growth of BIPOC-led enterprises in North Texas and beyond -- APPLY TO SPRING 2021 PROGRAM

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We BUILD inclusive communities.

Through collective impact initiatives, community building events, narrative change, and solidarity summits we mobilize, inspire, and activate communities to move towards self-actualization.

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We take an integrated approach.

We address the systemic and structural barriers to access to capital for BIPOC communities by providing patient equity and flexible debt capital to build economic power and create community wealth.

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Our Mission

To Accelerate and Invest in All Shades of Genius

By Founders, For Founders

As Founders, we understand the challenges being faced at this stage in the game. We leverage our network and experience to help you build a healthy business.

Diversity As a Strength

We see diversity as a strength and not a weakness. We leverage the powerful moments within your lived experience to unlock the genius already inside you.

Community Driven

At Impact, we go further together than we can alone. We considered each other family and help each other succeed at all costs. One win is a win for all.

100

Founders + CoFounders Trained

65

Companies Supported

$3.6M

Capital Raised

100

Jobs Created

90

Mentors Engaged

3300+

Training & Mentor Hours

What We Do

We eliminate the social and economic barriers for BIPOC communities to build generational wealth through inclusive entrepreneurship, community wealth building, and integrated capital.

We Build Inclusive Communities

We host community learning networking events, industry insight panels, solidarity summits, and corporate/impact themed hackathons to build a more inclusive and diverse ecosystem.

We Accelerate Genius

Our accelerator programs provide critical mentorship, education, technical assistance, connections, and resources for BIPOC and Women-led enterprises.

We Take an Integrated Approach

We invest, lend, and grant integrated capital to increase racial equity, build economic power, create community wealth, and stimulate local economic growth.

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What Our Founders Say

“My Accelerator experience was phenomenal!!! I am grateful for all the support I have received and the progress I have been able to make with my company. I was able to start scaling my company using a brand new offer by the last week of the Accelerator. I am able to articulate the numbers for my business and have a clear vision of how to double my business for the next 3 years!”

Delisa & Zach Harper

Co-Founder, Funky Mello

“Coming into Impact Ventures, I felt confident in my business and its potential, but was lost at how to grow it. Now, just 9 weeks later, I have so much clarity on the specific steps I will take to grow my business to the next level, and I’m excited for the future!”

Mia Francis-Poulin

Founder & CEO, The Copy Haus

“Impact Ventures has helped me feel more organized and confident about my business. I walked up to the start line, nervous that I wouldn’t have the knowledge or skills to prove my business belonged in this race. In just 10 weeks I’ve gained reassurance that I’m on the right course, that I have what I need to keep moving forward, and that there will be aid stations along the way. My business is still in the early miles, but the marathon is far from over, and I have a solid plan and strategies to scale and grow.”

Kimberly Daly

Founder & CEO, Mama Love

“Being invited into Impact Ventures has been an answered prayer. Going through this accelerator has set my business up for success beyond belief. Lucy, Holly and Ben are truly changing lives and businesses forever. The community that has been built will help the ecosystem of entrepreneurs for years to come. Understanding my business on a deeper level has helped me dig deeper in certain areas and pivot where needed. If you receive the opportunity to jump on this journey, I would do everything you can to lean in and make the most of it. The team and community is in your corner and the resources are next level. This has been one of my businesses greatest assets so far and I can’t wait to see where we go next! “

Elijah Ruiz

Founder & CEO, Vidabowls

“This is an amazing, hands-on program! As a startup, it was great to understand which aspects of our business we needed to work on and how. We are now very confident in our value proposition, business model, and strategy which has put us in the optimal position to raise capital and scale. A huge thank you to the Impact team for believing in us and guiding us through our journey!” – D&Z

Tandy Caraway

Founder & CEO, College Mode Academy

“Being accepted to the Impact Venture cohort helped prepare us to be able to take on the next stage. The mentorship of Impact Venture Accelerator has helped us grow as business leaders.”

Emanuel Green

Co-Founder & CPO, Exgratias

“Since this is my first startup, being accepted to Impact Ventures cohort has helped us with the much needed educational and mentorship support to try and realize the goals and vision, Honestly, the IV team and mentors have played a vital role in introducing and educating us on the key pillars for a startup’s success. We hope to build on this base and continue working with the IV team and mentors to meet our goals and succeed in our vision.”

Sandeep Apsangi

Founder & CEO, HVAC Intel

“When we first applied to be part of the Impact Ventures’ cohort, I had no idea how important it was going to be for me personally or our company. As a company, we were reeling when COVID-19 hit and shut down live sports. All our plans changed. Benjamin [Vann] and team helped us pivot, find SBA funding, kept us positive, and focused, “Personally, I never knew how much rejection there would be from all sides while running a startup. Impact Ventures gave me a safe space to take a break from ‘rejection’ and think about traction, momentum, and success.”

Kelly Pracht

Co-Founder & CEO, NVenue Inc.

“Being accepted to the Impact Venture cohort helped our team gain more exposure in the startup landscape. We were able to learn more about the possibility of investors taking interest in our business. At the conclusion of the program, Impact Ventures hosted a ‘Demo Day’ where the startups in the program were able to pitch their businesses. We are happy to announce that we were voted the Most Innovative Startup and the Favorite Startup.”

David McDonald

Co-Founder & CEO, Education PowerED

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