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StartOut and J.P. Morgan Announce Startups Selected to Join Growth Lab Accelerator

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Today, StartOut and J.P. Morgan welcomed the newest cohort of companies to the Growth Lab Accelerator .

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  • Today, StartOut and J.P. Morgan welcomed the newest cohort of companies to the Growth Lab Accelerator .
  • Seventy-four companies have participated in Growth Lab since 2016, raising more than $892 million in funding and creating approximately 4,216 jobs.
  • As co-lead sponsor of the program, J.P. Morgan provides Growth Lab participants with access to the firm’s network of global experts and resources.
  • “Each Growth Lab introduces us to an inspiring new cohort of founders, bringing fresh ideas, breaking barriers and expanding our vibrant, global StartOut community,” said Brian Richardson, CEO of StartOut.

StartOut and J.P. Morgan Unveil 12th Cohort of LGBTQ+ Owned Companies to Participate in Growth Lab Accelerator

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Wednesday, September 6, 2023
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Today, StartOut and J.P. Morgan welcomed the newest cohort of ten innovative companies to the StartOut Growth Lab Accelerator .

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  • Today, StartOut and J.P. Morgan welcomed the newest cohort of ten innovative companies to the StartOut Growth Lab Accelerator .
  • Since 2017, sixty-six early-stage companies have participated in Growth Lab, raising more than $763 million in funding and creating more than 3,650 new jobs.
  • The incoming cohort of companies encompasses a wide range of industries from sustainability to tech and healthcare, and spans across the United States, Canada and Mexico.
  • As the co-lead sponsor of Growth Lab, J.P. Morgan provides the cohort with access to the firm’s network of global experts and resources.

J.P. Morgan Accelerates Growth Strategy for Its Global Innovation Economy Business with Key Hires and Expanded Capabilities

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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Together, they will lead a team of more than 350 dedicated bankers, providing financial and advisory solutions to over 6,000 IE companies globally.

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  • Together, they will lead a team of more than 350 dedicated bankers, providing financial and advisory solutions to over 6,000 IE companies globally.
  • “The founders and investors who make up the Innovation Economy are tackling some of the biggest issues facing our world today.
  • They’re creating jobs, technology and opportunities that are uplifting communities and driving the global economy forward,” said John Simmons, Head of CB Middle Market Banking at J.P. Morgan.
  • For more information on J.P. Morgan’s commitment to serving the Innovation Economy, visit jpmorgan.com/innovationeconomy .

StartOut and J.P. Morgan Welcome New Cohort of LGBTQ+ Owned Companies to Growth Lab Accelerator

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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Today, StartOut and J.P. Morgan welcomed a new cohort of ten high-performing companies to the Growth Lab accelerator, a six-month program that helps LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs grow their businesses through networking, mentorship, and education.

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  • Today, StartOut and J.P. Morgan welcomed a new cohort of ten high-performing companies to the Growth Lab accelerator, a six-month program that helps LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs grow their businesses through networking, mentorship, and education.
  • Now in its sixth year and eleventh cohort, Growth Lab has helped 65 early-stage companies raise more than $763 million in funding and create more than 3,650 new jobs across the United States.
  • J.P. Morgan serves as the co-lead sponsor of Growth Lab, providing expert mentors and educational materials to support participating companies.
  • “The companies who have graduated from the Growth Lab continue to have a substantial impact on their communities.

Founders First CDC Non-Profit to Award $100,000 in Grants for Third Year to Support Illinois Businesses.

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Founders First CDC (Founders First), a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founders leading revenue-generating businesses has opened their Chicago Job Creators Quest Grant application today and it will remain open through February 8, 2023.

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  • Founders First CDC announced the third wave of its Chicago Job Creators Quest Grant to support minority and underrepresented business owners throughout the state of Illinois.
  • said Shaylon Scott , Executive Director of Founders First CDC.
  • "We bring this grant to those diverse founders working hard to grow their business and develop their leadership.
  • Founders First CDC aims to retain and grow the workforce as we emerge from the pandemic and amid threats of an economic recession.

StartOut and J.P. Morgan Welcome 10th Growth Lab Accelerator Cohort

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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Today, StartOut and J.P. Morgan announced the ten companies selected to participate in the StartOut Growth Lab accelerator program.

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  • Today, StartOut and J.P. Morgan announced the ten companies selected to participate in the StartOut Growth Lab accelerator program.
  • As the Steel-level Supporting Partner of StartOut and co-lead sponsor of Growth Lab, J.P. Morgan is proud to help launch Cohort 10 and continue to empower LGBTQ+ business owners nationwide.
  • In addition to the Growth Lab and SPEII, J.P. Morgan provides mentorship for StartOut businesses and co-sponsors the Annual Equality Summit.
  • To learn more about the StartOut Growth Lab, including details on the application process for the next cohort, visit: startout.org/growth-lab .

TriNet Supports LGBTQ+ Entrepreneurs with Donation to StartOut

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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DUBLIN, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriNet, a leading provider of comprehensive human resources for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced that StartOut, the nation's largest  nonprofit organization supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs has received a TriNet Foundation donation. The TriNet Foundation, launched in 2021, is a donor-advised fund of TriNet and a key component of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.

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  • DUBLIN, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriNet , a leading provider of comprehensive human resources for small and medium-size businesses (SMBs), today announced that StartOut , the nation's largest nonprofit organization supporting LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs has received a TriNet Foundation donation.
  • The TriNet Foundation, launched in 2021, is a donor-advised fund of TriNet and a key component of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.
  • TriNet will engage with the LGBTQ+ community through StartOut's mentorship program, upcoming events, and opportunities for the StartOut community to learn more about TriNet and the incredible HR services that it provides.
  • StartOut helps aspiring LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs start new companies; supports current entrepreneurs as they grow and expand their existing businesses; and engages successful entrepreneurs as role models and mentors, on its online portal and through targeted events nationwide.

AWS Impact Accelerator Launches with $30 Million for Startups Led by Underrepresented Founders

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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Eligible startups can now apply to the first of these programs, the AWS Impact Accelerator for Black Founders .

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  • Eligible startups can now apply to the first of these programs, the AWS Impact Accelerator for Black Founders .
  • Applications open today for the first AWS Impact Accelerator for Black Founders, with the program kicking off in June for U.S.-based startups.
  • The first AWS Impact Accelerator for Women Founders will take place in the second half of the year for U.S.-based startups.
  • The AWS Impact Accelerator for LGBTQIA+ Founders and AWS Impact Accelerator for Latino Founders will follow in 2023.

Gaingels Announces Premiere Edition of the Gaingels 100

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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This is why Gaingels , a leading venture investment syndicate in service of the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies, has today released the premiere edition of the Gaingels 100, an inspiring collection of profiles of LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and founders from around the world.

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  • This is why Gaingels , a leading venture investment syndicate in service of the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies, has today released the premiere edition of the Gaingels 100, an inspiring collection of profiles of LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs and founders from around the world.
  • Gaingels 100 is now available for free download at: Gaingels.com/gaingels-100 .
  • The Gaingels 100 is one way we can amplify the stories of these incredible leaders so the next generation can see whats possible for them, too.
  • The Gaingels 100 is not intended as an investment recommendation or an indication of whether Gaingels has made an investment in any of these portfolio companies.

StartOut Welcomes Ninth Cohort of Growth Lab Companies

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The StartOut Growth Lab, a startup accelerator aimed at advancing companies founded or cofounded by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, has welcomed its ninth cohort of companies, each focused on transforming their respective industry.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The StartOut Growth Lab, a startup accelerator aimed at advancing companies founded or cofounded by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs, has welcomed its ninth cohort of companies, each focused on transforming their respective industry.
  • StartOut is the nation's largest nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and oversees the Growth Lab in partnership with DLA Piper, providing participating entrepreneurs with support for their emerging companies through custom tailored programs.
  • Since the Growth Lab's founding in 2017, 44 companies have graduated, raising $630 million in funding and creating more than 3,678 jobs.
  • "We are proud of what the Growth Lab has been able to do over the years and are excited to work with this next group of entrepreneurs."