Equiseed for

Community Members

Equiseed is a community-driven platform designed to help startups-particularly those led by underrepresented founders-thrive by providing access to mentorship, investor introductions, pitch nights, and educational resources. The platform’s mission is to foster an inclusive ecosystem that empowers the next generation of business ideas and aims to redefine the concept of “equity” in early-stage investing.

For Community Members (Mentors, MBAs, Investors):

  • Engage directly with startups as mentors/advisers, offering guidance and feedback during pitch nights and through structured mentorship programs (typically 6 weeks but timing, hours and logistics can be arranged between the founder & the Community Member)

  • Network with other mentors, investors, and startup founders through community and educational events

  • Enhance leadership and coaching skills while making a tangible impact on high-potential startups

  • Stay informed about trends and innovations in the early-stage startup ecosystem, with future opportunities for direct investment in startups

MBA Students and Recent Alumni:

  • Equiseed actively seeks MBA candidates and recent graduates to join as mentors or consultants, leveraging their industry knowledge and specialized skills to support underrepresented founders

  • The platform offers a structured process for pairing mentors with startups, ensuring a good fit based on expertise and need

General Community Members:

  • Anyone passionate about supporting underrepresented founders and changing the meaning of equity in the startup world is encouraged to join

  • Community members can contribute as mentors, advisors, investors, or simply as supporters of the ecosystem

  • Gain Early Access to Startups

  • Grow Your Network Across the Startup Ecosystem

  • Contribute to the Growth of Startups

  • Help Drive Transformative Innovation

  • Learn About the Startup Ecosystem

  • Change the Meaning of "Equity" for Early-Stage Startups

Our future vision: Equiseed intends to change the meaning of “equity” in early-stage investing by providing a direct-investing platform that expands access to capital for underrepresented founders while also breaking down the barriers to early-stage investing for investors of all backgrounds.

If you are interested in joining the first version of our platform, please fill out the form below and we will add you to our waitlist! We are excited to have you join our community!