Visible Hands VHLX
Supporting Latinx founders in building successful startups.
Overview
VHLX was a 20-week, virtual fellowship program created by Visible Hands and Google for Startups to support overlooked Latinx founders building early-stage startups. Participants received expert mentorship, business support, investor access, and a close-knit peer network, all designed to help them succeed in their entrepreneurial journey.
Investment focus
VHLX aimed to remove barriers for Latinx founders by providing early non-dilutive capital, expert mentorship, and a supportive community. The program focused on fostering collaboration and mutual support among diverse founders.
Program details
Designed for Founders, Builders. The program is remote. Participation is generally part time.
Who it is for
VHLX targeted founders who identify as Latinx, Latina, Latino, Chicano, Chicana, Chicanx, Indigenous Latinx, or First Peoples.
Check if you are eligible
Check your eligibility for Visible Hands VHLXAdmissions and application
The program is open to all Latinx entrepreneurs, with no specific application process detailed in the notes.
Benefits
Participants benefited from expert mentorship, business support, investor access, and a strong peer network, along with a comprehensive company-building curriculum.
Timeline
The program lasted for 20 weeks, featuring weekly programming that included digital instructional sessions, mentorship, workshops, and more.
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The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
What it pays
Participants received $10,000 in non-dilutive capital to kickstart their company, with the potential for follow-on funding of up to $150,000 post-program.
Questions about this program
How do I join the Visible Hands VHLX?
The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
Is the fellowship paid?
The program states stipend. Get the amount, who qualifies, when it pays and any carry conditions in writing before you join.
What is the format and time commitment?
The program is remote. Participation is generally part time.
About Visible Hands
Visible Hands
Venture Capital
Empowering underrepresented founders.
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From public sources
What the sources say about Visible Hands VHLX
Visible Hands' inaugural announcement promised $10 thousand in non-dilutive funding upon acceptance.
Source: Introducing VHLXVisible Hands' launch announcement planned funding for 20 early-stage startups.
Source: Introducing VHLXVisible Hands describes the first VHLX iteration as virtual-first.
Source: Introducing VHLXThe official launch specifies a 20-week first iteration of VHLX.
Source: Introducing VHLXGoogle's May 24, 2022 announcement describes VHLX as supporting early-stage Latino founders across the U.S.
Source: An accelerator for early-stage Latino foundersVisible Hands' launch announcement describes the intended VHLX participants as early-stage startups.
Source: Introducing VHLX
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