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Girl Effect Accelerator - aVenture Non-Profit Research

Girl Effect Accelerator

Girl Effect Accelerator

Operating Status: Operating

San Francisco-based accelerator empowering adolescent girls in poverty through innovative startups, strategic financing, and global support.

Founded

2014

Location

San Francisco, CA, US

The world’s first accelerator dedicated to the most powerful force for change on the planet:adolescent girls. The Nike Foundation (co-founders of the Girl Effect) and Unreasonable Group have partnered to launch an intensive two-week program for entrepreneurs leading wildly innovative startups that are positioned to benefit millions of girls in poverty: they are calling it the “Girl Effect Accelerator.” The Girl Effect Accelerator will commence in November 2014, and will connect 10 select ventures with world-class mentors, strategic financing and access to a global network of support.

The accelerator aims to rapidly increase the positive impact these ventures already have for girls living in poverty. They are also welcoming 3 entrepreneurs in residence to join the program in an effort to help take their efforts to scale.

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Girl Effect Accelerator - Quick Facts

What organizations are similar to Girl Effect Accelerator?

Organizations similar to Girl Effect Accelerator include Wild Accelerator, Prosper, Growth Factory and Startup Runway Foundation.

When was Girl Effect Accelerator founded?

Girl Effect Accelerator was founded in 2014.

Where is Girl Effect Accelerator's headquarters located?

Girl Effect Accelerator's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

How many employees does Girl Effect Accelerator have?

Girl Effect Accelerator has 50 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Girl Effect Accelerator - 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: 7300Business Services

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

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