PROJECT

Pre-seed and Seed Funding for Entrepreneurs of Color

Pre-seed and Seed Funding for Entrepreneurs of Color

This is an early-stage analysis of several data sets containing experiential and financial information on entrepreneurs of color and their lived experiences as they seek, negotiate for, and utilize funding for their business.

This is an early-stage analysis of several data sets containing experiential and financial information on entrepreneurs of color and their lived experiences as they seek, negotiate for, and utilize funding for their business.

Venture Equity Project / Expanding Funding Access for Entrepreneurs of Color

Venture Equity Project / Expanding Funding Access for Entrepreneurs of Color

DATA SOURCE 1

Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center data and Crunchbase data / Pre-seed and Seed Funding by Race and Race within Industry

Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center data and Crunchbase data / Pre-seed and Seed Funding by Race and Race within Industry

Funders
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Foundation

Project Partners
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, Camelback Ventures, Carnegie Mellon University, Extend Ventures, IFEL, ParentPreneur Foundation, Penn State, Stanford University, Venture ESG, VetsinTech, Capital Enterprise

Team Members
Max Crowley, Meg Small, Yoon Hur, Alex Winters, Lee Carpenter, Gillian Sommerville

Overhauling Pay and Ownership Inequities for Women Entrepreneurs

Overhauling Pay and Ownership Inequities for Women Entrepreneurs

DATA SOURCE 2

Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and Crunchbase data [includes women entrepreneurs of color]

Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center and Crunchbase data [includes women entrepreneurs of color]

Funders
Wells Fargo Foundation

Project Partners
Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, Penn State

Team Members
Meg Small, Max Crowley, Yoon Hur, Gillian Sommerville, Lee Carpenter