Hbcu Founders Accelerator - aVenture Asset Manager Research
Location
Los Angeles, CA, US
Founded
2016
The HBCU Founders Accelerator, based in Los Angeles, California, focuses on supporting startups led by founders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The accelerator offers a four-month, mostly virtual, intensive program tailored to the specific needs of each startup. They provide follow-on funding ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, with an average investment of around $250,000, primarily targeting seed-stage companies.
Notable portfolio companies include those that have successfully navigated the seed funding rounds. The accelerator's key partners and decision-makers bring extensive experience and connections to the table, enhancing the growth potential of their portfolio companies. Their investment philosophy centers on fostering innovation and impact within the HBCU community. Unique value-add services include customized mentorship, strategic guidance, and access to a robust network of industry experts and investors.
Hbcu Founders Accelerator - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies5
Current Portfolio Count5
Top Investment Stages
Seed5 (100.0%)
Stage Mix
Seed 100%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.