Empowering the Startup Dreams of
Underserved Founders
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a more equitable playing field for startup funding by championing underserved early-stage startup founders in the greater New York City area. We strive to provide increased opportunities for these founders to develop, grow, and build exceptional companies, one founder at a time.
Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ Founders Receive Less Than 5% of Venture Capital Funds Raised in the US in any given year.
Only $3.7 billion of the $76 billion raised by US startups in 2024 went to Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ founders
LGBTQ+ People
Make up 7% of the US Population
BIPOC
Make up 42% of the US Population
Women
Make up 51.1% of the US Population
We must work together to bring more funding to these groups and create a stronger and more equitable economy for us all.
The Program
$25,000
Grants to selected teams of founders.
No Strings
The BRIK Foundation is a non-profit. We don’t take equity from those we help.
Other benefits include Pitch Days with potential investors and partnerships with private businesses, mentors, and government agencies to provide further support, resources, and guidance to our founders
OUR GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE
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Resourceful
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Insightful
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Knowledgeable
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How can I help The BRIK Foundation achieve their mission?
In order to address the inequalities experienced by Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ startup founders, The BRIK Foundation needs your support through donations and partnerships.
For more information on how to become a partner or donor, contact us at info@brikfoundation.org.