December 13, 2024

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December 13, 2024

Happy Friday, Visionaries! It may be the last Friday the 13th of the year, but we're feeling more positivity in the air than unluckiness as we get closer to closing out December!As we prepare to turn the page to a new year, we’re sharpening our focus as investors: doubling down on supporting overlooked founders, amplifying diverse voices, and driving meaningful impact in the startup ecosystem. To give you a sneak peek at our direction for 2025, we’ve been publishing insightful articles on our LinkedIn page that dive deeper into our investment thesis, areas of focus, and lessons we’ve learned from 2024.

As always, we’re so grateful for the incredible community that surrounds us. From founders to funders and supporters, your energy, ideas, and commitment inspire us daily. Read on for our latest ecosystem resources, updates and more to help you close off Q4 with ease and joy.Be Well, The Visible Hands TeamP.S. In the spirit of the season that keeps on giving, feel free to share this email with a founder you know!

VISIONARY UPDATES

VHNYC Founders

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

DCalling All Founders!Register for Amirah Raveneau-Bey's upcoming Sales Mastermind group, kicking off on December 16th, to help you launch your 2025 business goals! Each session will focus on the following:

Learn more using the link below, and use our discount code between now and December 31st when you register for 50% off!

Register here | Discount Code: VHFounder50

WHAT WE HAVE OUR EYES ON

➕ Founder Funding & Community Resources

💸 Funding Opportunities

SECRETSOS Small Business Grant

For: overlooked founders$$$: $2.5KDeadline: 

December 31

Honeycomb Credit's Change it Up Fall Grant

For: small business founders 

$$$: $5KDeadline: December 31Relay & Profit First Cash Flow Grant

For: any founder 

$$$: $25KDeadline: December 31

Her Culture Micro GrantFor: African and Caribbean women $$$: $500Deadline: rolling deadlineWomensNet Amber Grant for WomenFor: women founders$$$: $25KDeadline: rolling deadlineWish Local Empowerment ProgramFor: Black-owned brick-and-mortart businesses$$$: $500-$2KDeadline: rolling deadlineBoston Celtics United, VistaPrint & NAACP Power Forward GrantFor: Black-owned businesses in New England$$$: $25KDeadline: rolling deadline

⚡️ Accelerators, Programs & Competitions

Factor FellowshipFor: overlooked, NYC-based early-career professionals 

Deadline: December 15Fearless Fund x JP Morgan Chase Get Venture Ready ProgramFor: WOC founders

$$$: $30K

Deadline: December 15StartOut Growth LabsFor: LGBTQIA+ foundersDeadline: December 20Betaworks AI CampFor: startups in frontier tech$$$: $500KDeadline: December 20BIPOC Small Business AcceleratorFor: overlooked founders in Texas$$$: Up to $5KDeadline: January 3Truist Foundation FellowshipFor: overlooked founders in GeorgiaDeadline: January 3Greentown Labs AcceleratorFor: overlooked founders with climate startups$$$: $25K

Deadline: January 7Ford Philanthropy Mobility FellowshipFor: mobility and transportation focused startups$$$: Up to $6KDeadline: January 12The National a2 Pilot Awards CompetitionFor: founders at the intersection of AI and agetech$$$: Up to $200KDeadline: January 15Tech for an Equitable FutureFor: underrepresented foundersDeadline: January 17BMO FellowshipFor: sustainability startupsDeadline: January 17757 AccelerateFor: any founder$$$: $20K

Deadline: January 24Retail Readiness Entrepreneurship Training ProgramFor: overlooked founders$$$: $1KDeadline: January 26CO.LAB Sustainable Mobility AcceleratorFor: sustainable mobility founders$$$: $20K investmentDeadline: January 27

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