{"id":1425,"date":"2022-12-27T18:29:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-27T18:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citybridge.org\/?page_id=1425"},"modified":"2023-06-20T09:46:38","modified_gmt":"2023-06-20T13:46:38","slug":"launch-fund-ventures","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/citybridge.org\/programs\/ventures\/launch-fund-ventures\/","title":{"rendered":"Launch Fund: Ventures"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The CityBridge Launch Fund supports businesses that are poised to grow and scale in the city, contributing to an equitable and excellent public education ecosystem.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Launch Fund<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The CityBridge Launch Fund provides seed funding for early-stage education entrepreneurs ready to take on the complex process of navigating their venture\u2019s go-to-market journey. Through the Launch Fund, we aim to fund and advise equity-minded ventures that advance our vision of Washington, DC, as a national proofpoint for educational equity and excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During this 15-month venture philanthropy investment fund, selected entrepreneurs receive the curriculum, coaching, connections, and capital to launch into the DC education market.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n Curriculum <\/p>\n\n

\n Launch Fund entrepreneurs have access to a bench of seasoned experts and receive consulting support around product and business development, market analysis and insights, fundraising and venture capital, and revenue and financial modeling for viability. <\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n COACHING <\/p>\n\n

\n During the 15-month investment period, Launch Fund entrepreneurs receive ongoing check-in support and problem solving around personalized grant milestones. <\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n Connections <\/p>\n\n

\n CityBridge provides personalized, brokered introductions to members of the CityBridge alumni network of over 500+ education leaders in the region. Launch Fund entrepreneurs also have access to our seasoned venture advisors for strategic advice and pitching. <\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\n Capital <\/p>\n\n

\n Launch Fund entrepreneurs receive a $40,000 unrestricted grant. <\/p>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CityBridge Education is thrilled to announce Dr. Omolara O. Fatiregun as the inaugural entrepreneur in the CityBridge Launch Fund. Dr. Fatiregun is the Founder and CEO of THRIVE!, a venture that uses technology to help school systems and human services agencies root out systemic racism in spending. Learn More<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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