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About StartOut Growth Lab

Investor type

Incubator & Accelerator

First check

N/A

Applications

In batches

Deal type

No deal

Program fees

N/A

Typical terms

We typically provide $0 in direct investment and take 0% equity through a non-profit accelerator model, offering founders mentorship, investor introductions, pitch coaching, and access to a network of accredited investors instead of direct funding.

Themes

paytech

brands

in vitro diagnostics

longevity

cosmetics

learning management system

medical devices

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Funding Stages

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Who we are

StartOut accelerates the growth of the LGBTQ+ community to drive its economic empowerment, building a world where every LGBTQ+ entrepreneur has equal access to lead, succeed, and shape the workforce of the future. Join the StartOut community: Visit our website to join 18,000+ like-minded entrepreneurs and friends worldwide. You get first-hand advice from investors, founders and thought leaders. It’s through these connections that we empower you to grow your business. General Info: StartOut is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation. Its national Board of Directors have made significant contributions to the field of entrepreneurship and are committed to the success of the LGBTQ+ community.

Funding Requirements

We accelerate scalable tech and tech-enabled startups founded or co-founded by LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs across industries including AI, HealthTech, MedTech, FinTech, EdTech, B2B SaaS, enterprise software, and mission-driven consumer brands, supporting founders with validated products who are preparing to raise Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A funding.

Value add

We support LGBTQ+ founders with expert mentorship, business planning, legal and financial guidance, technology credits, educational workshops, and access to a global entrepreneurial network.