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Zeal Capital Partners Scout Program

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Overview

The Zeal Capital Partners Scout Program identifies and trains scouts to curate high-potential pre-seed investment opportunities, focusing on supporting Black-led founders and aspiring Black investors. The program operates under the Barclays Black Formation Investments (BBFI) initiative, aiming to address the racial equity gap in venture capital by developing a pipeline of Black investors and supporting Black entrepreneurs. Scouts are distributed across various regions to identify promising ventures, with a specific focus on pre-seed companies led by Black founders.

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The BBFI Scout Program aims to address the racial equity gap in venture capital by supporting Black-led startup founders and developing a pipeline of Black investors. It focuses on identifying pre-seed investment opportunities and fostering relationships between scouts and founders.

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Q: What is the purpose of the Scout Program? A: To identify and develop the next generation of diverse venture capitalists. Q: Who can become a scout? A: Entrepreneurs, operations professionals, industry specialists, and aspiring VCs.

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