Impact Ventures

Impact Ventures is a Dallas-based organization dedicated to fostering an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, specifically targeting underrepresented women and entrepreneurs of color. Established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit, the firm operates with a dual approach, combining a robust startup business accelerator with an early-stage integrated capital fund. Their core mission revolves around providing critical access to education, social capital, and financial capital, thereby empowering founders who have historically faced significant barriers in the venture landscape.

The organization's accelerator program is a cornerstone of its support system, offering a comprehensive 12-week curriculum designed to equip early-stage companies with the tools and knowledge necessary for growth. Beyond education, Impact Ventures extends its support through direct financial investment via its Integrated Capital Fund. This fund is strategically deployed to high-growth, high-impact companies at the pre-seed and seed stages, aligning with their overarching goal of creating both economic opportunity and social change.

Impact Ventures typically provides first cheques ranging from $25,000 to $100,000. This investment strategy underscores their commitment to providing crucial early-stage funding that can catalyze development for promising ventures. By focusing on integrated capital, which can include equity, debt, and grants, Impact Ventures offers flexible financing solutions tailored to the diverse needs of the founders they serve. Their unique model as a non-profit fund and accelerator positions them as a vital player in addressing systemic inequities within the venture capital world, driving both financial returns and meaningful social impact in the Dallas area and beyond.