Collide Capital

🗣️Calling all founders!

Apply now to pitch at our Founder Bootcamp & Demo Day during !

This event is designed for founders on the journey from pre-seed to Series A. Hear from founders who’ve raised $10M+ and learn key fundraising strategies. Plus, 5 selected founders will get the rare opportunity to pitch their startup in front of investors!

✨ Why apply?
• Get valuable feedback from seasoned investors
• Build connections that could take your business to the next level
• Showcase your startup at SF Tech Week

📝 How to apply:
• Only 5 founders will be chosen for a 2-minute pitch
• Applications close on September 20th

Join us as we highlight the foundational work of , a national non-profit organization that fights racial and economic disparities by empowering a new generation of diverse leaders.

CEO/ Founder and social entrepreneur, John Rice has driven the mission of MLT in supporting high-achieving African Americans, Latinx, and Native Americans with a winning professional playbook, one-on-one coaching, and door-opening relationships that accelerate their career paths from college to MBA to senior leadership to future founders.

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This , we're proud to spotlight organizations that are making a real difference by supporting and investing in black-owned businesses. By embracing diversity and authenticity, we are paving the way for a brighter and more inclusive future together!

“There is no top. There are always further heights to reach.”

Collide Capital champions diverse founders with the lived experiences, courage, and grit to create solutions for the next generation.

⚡ Spotlight Series ⚡

Meet & , Founding Partners of .

Monique brings over two decades of unprecedented success as a CEO of Reign Venture Capital, an early-stage investment firm that focuses on women and minority-led startups. Monique’s power and influence stem from a unique blend of business acumen and innovative strategic vision.

Erica has been an active investor and advisor to early-stage companies for over 15 years. She has also made regular appearances on MSNBC and CNBC on “App Wars”, “Your Business” and “Crowd Rules” as a startup investor.

⚡⚡This Spotlight Series shines a light on amazing Black leaders who champion and support diversity in .

Ain’t no party like a Collide Capital launch party 🚀 🎉

This week we tapped into the incredible .tech conference energy that descended upon Austin to celebrate with our day one supporters, fellow GPS, founders, family and friends.

DJ had the music bopping, the champagne was flowing and the joy was undeniable 🥂🙌🏾 We are so excited to continue this journey with our community.

And since we absolutely cannot win alone — huge thank you to our hardworking team, vendors and event partner who brought this night to life.

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