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Fall 2020 Accelerator Applications Are Open

Application Submissions close October 17th

Who We Are

To empower talented, yet under-estimated Women and Communities of Color to build generational wealth through inclusive entrepreneurship and integrated capital.

By Founders, For Founders

As Founder, 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.

What We Do

We Accelerate and Invest in All Shades of Genius

IV Accelerator

Our Flagship 12-week accelerator program providing education, technical assistance, resources, mentorship, and access to capital for BIPOC and Women enterprises.

IV League Alumni

1-year long alumni program for accelerator graduates providing continuous learning and education, technical assistance, networking, and support resources.

Inclusive Capital Fund

Integrated capital fund designed to increase racial equity to build economic power, create community wealth, and stimulate local economic growth.

24

Founders Trained

15

Companies Supported

$458K

Capital Raised

46

Jobs Created

37

Mentors Engaged

462

Training & Mentor Hours

What Our Founders Say

“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

The Latest News

HVAC Intel Expands Into Houston Market

HVAC Intel Expands Into Houston Market

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Spring ’20 Fellow Sandeep Apsangi, recently featured in Dallas Innovates Impact Ventures Spring 2020 cohort…

Impact Ventures Fall 2020 (Remote) Internship Program

Impact Ventures Fall 2020 (Remote) Internship Program

5 months ago

Impact Ventures Accelerator — based in Dallas, TX, is looking for (4) Venture Interns (VI’s)…

Introducing Impact Ventures Inaugural Spring 2020 Accelerator Fellows

Introducing Impact Ventures Inaugural Spring 2020 Accelerator Fellows

7 months ago

Impact Ventures, a Dallas-based startup accelerator with a mission to eliminate the social and economic…

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