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Black and Latino Tech Initiative - aVenture Non-Profit Research

Black and Latino Tech Initiative

Black and Latino Tech Initiative

Operating Status: Operating

CUEED, a research-based center at Rutgers, revitalizes urban communities through entrepreneurship and the Black and Latino Tech Initiative.

Location

Newark, NJ, US

The Black and Latino Tech Initiative, part of the Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CUEED) at Rutgers Business School, focuses on capacity building for early-stage tech companies. This pre-accelerator program is designed to help Black and Latinx tech co-founders develop essential skills and relationships. The initiative supports startups in the pre-seed stage, providing guidance on business models, product-market fit, and technology roadmaps.

Notable portfolio companies include Virimodo, which has raised $70,000, and WearWorks, with $716,500 in funding. The initiative is led by experienced professionals from CUEED, leveraging their research-driven approach to entrepreneurship and economic development. Their investment philosophy centers on revitalizing urban communities and empowering diverse entrepreneurs. Unique value-add services include virtual pre-accelerator programs that cover financial compensation models and the roles of technical co-founders.

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Black Ambition

Columbia Venture Community

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Black and Latino Tech Initiative - Quick Facts

What organizations are similar to Black and Latino Tech Initiative?

Organizations similar to Black and Latino Tech Initiative include Black Ambition, Columbia Venture Community, Blacks In Technology and Rcie.

Where is Black and Latino Tech Initiative's headquarters located?

Black and Latino Tech Initiative's headquarters is located in Newark, NJ, US.

How many employees does Black and Latino Tech Initiative have?

Black and Latino Tech Initiative has 50 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Black and Latino Tech Initiative - Classification

NAICS: 520000Finance and Insurance
523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
523900Other Financial Investment Activities
523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC: 7300

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NAICS: 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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