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Overview

StartOut Investor Network is the investor-facing access-to-capital program inside StartOut, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. The network operates through an Investor Portal and related investor services, inviting accredited investors to meet promising entrepreneurs and diversify deal flow. StartOut reports 650+ investors, 1,131 introductions facilitated, and $62M raised by founders in 2024.

Investment focus

StartOut focuses on LGBTQ+ and allied entrepreneurs building scalable businesses with potential to grow rapidly, reach broad markets, and attract outside investment; the Investor Network connects those founders with accredited investors and capital partners.

Program details

Designed for Investors, Founders. The program is remote. Participation is generally async.

Who it is for

Investor-side eligibility is for accredited investors interested in StartOut community deal flow. Founder-side eligibility aligns with StartOut's mission to support LGBTQ+ and allied entrepreneurs building scalable companies with outside-investment potential.

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Admissions and application

Investors can register through the Investor Portal link or contact StartOut's Access to Capital team for onboarding. The application process is open and accessible.

Benefits

Investors receive curated deal flow from StartOut founders who are actively fundraising, access to investor-exclusive events, demo days, and community resources. Founders gain potential access to accredited investors, VCs, angels, and other capital providers.

Timeline

The StartOut Growth Lab runs for a duration of 6 months, providing intensive support and resources to participating startups.

How to go about it

  1. Read what it asks for

    Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.

  2. Have something to show

    Programs pick people whose work they can already point to. Put yours where it can be found.

  3. Apply the way the program asks

    The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.

What it pays

Participants in the StartOut programs do not receive financial compensation.

Questions about this program

Who can use the investor portal?

StartOut describes it as available to accredited investors interested in deal-flow opportunities from its community.

What does the portal provide?

Investors can review community deal-flow opportunities, access Community Resources, and sign up for investor-exclusive events and demo days. StartOut’s Access to Capital team also sends investor partners curated opportunities from fundraising founders.

How can prospective investors get onboarded?

StartOut directs prospective investors to contact its Access to Capital Program. The investor page also displays a registration call to action, but its destination was not verified.

Is the portal free?

StartOut describes the online investor portal as free; the cited evidence does not establish other fees or terms.

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