The numbers don’t lie. Minority-owned businesses offer big economic potential, yet they still face barriers in getting started. Together, we can break down those barriers.
minority-owned businesses nationwide1
revenue generated by minority-owned businesses annually1
%
venture capital received by minority-owned businesses2
Bronze Valley is a non-profit, early stage venture investment platform that supports high growth, innovation and technology-enabled companies created by diverse, underrepresented and underestimated founders. The organization is also certified as a Community Development Financial Institution (“CDFI”). The mission of Bronze Valley is to create an education-to opportunity-to outcome pipeline for communities that are underrepresented in technology careers and in fields where innovators will create the future. Together, we can be the catalyst we have been waiting for.
Startups
An idea is just an idea until someone is willing to listen. We offer you the opportunity to share your idea, so together we can take it to the next level.
Investors
Finding the next big thing for your investment dollars can be challenging. We have the resources to get those great ideas in front of you.
Startups
An idea is just an idea until someone is willing to listen. We offer you the opportunity to share your idea, so together we can take it to the next level.
Investors
Finding the next big thing for your investment dollars can be challenging. We have the resources to get those great ideas in front of you.
“Bronze Valley has been a valuable resource for us, and entrepreneurs in general. They are really focused on truly helping women and people of color become a force in technology fields. For us, they helped take our app to the next level.”
ASHLEE AMMONS, CO-FOUNDER, MIXTROZ
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Robert Harris joins Bronze Valley board
Bronze Valley recently added Robert Harris to its Board of Directors. Harris is Senior Vice President, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, and Director of Community Lending for BancorpSouth Bank, which is based in Tupelo, Mississippi, and operates approximately 325...
“Outcomes that enhance diversity and inclusion”: Bronze Valley after three years
February 2021 marked three years since the Bronze Valley Conference that launched an organization dedicated to creating opportunity, realizing potential and nurturing places where economic growth and cultural progress go hand-in-hand to strengthen entire communities....
Bronze Valley invests in Chicago-based EdTech startup Upkey
Upkey, a Chicago-based startup that offers students free online career readiness tools, recently announced its closing of $2.6 million in seed funding. The company also announced Purdue University, SNHU and Guardian Life as customers for its platform, which helps...
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