Luminate

Realizing the Potential of Minority-Led Startups

DID YOU KNOW

12.6%

of the population is Black/African American, but only 9.5% of U.S businesses are owned by them.

.0027%

of new entrepreneurs in 2017 were female.

22.3%

of Black entrepreneurs reported that the lack of access to capital deterred profits.

WE'RE HERE TO CHANGE THINGS

We efficiently link investor capital to high-quality, untapped, early-stage companies led by underrepresented minority entrepreneurs.

HOW IT WORKS

COMPETE

A select group of high-potential startups compete a shark tank-style competition for sponsor awards.

ACCELERATE

Over a year, startups receive investor capital, targeted mentorship, and sponsorship support.

SHOWCASE

At the end of the year, companies showcase their growth to a pool of potential investors.

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