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Venture for America
Operating Status: Operating
Venture for America: A non-profit fostering economic growth in US cities through entrepreneurship training.
Founded
2011
Location
New York City, NY, US
Venture for America is a national nonprofit organization focused on fostering entrepreneurship and economic growth in emerging U.S. cities. Through its two-year fellowship program, VFA provides recent college graduates with hands-on startup experience, aiming to create economic opportunities and develop future business leaders.
VFA's portfolio includes companies like Balto, PathSpot, and Sendspark, which have raised significant funding. The organization typically engages in seed and pre-seed rounds, supporting early-stage startups. Founded by Andrew Yang in 2011, VFA emphasizes accessibility and inclusivity in entrepreneurship, offering fellows valuable startup experiences to make meaningful impacts in their careers.
