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Everything you need to get started. No card required.
- Browse funding after the first week
- Free video library
- 3 VentureAI messages
- Business Board browsing
For student, HBCU and underrepresented founders, creatives and nonprofits
Find the funding that fits your venture.
Grants, accelerators, fellowships and pitch competitions, all in one place. Search what's open now, ask VentureAI when you get stuck, and learn from founders who have been there.
- open opportunities
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- videos to learn from
- 147
- to get started
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You shouldn't need a warm intro to find the money.
Every entrepreneur deserves a real chance to succeed, whatever their background or connections. Fund.Fwd puts funding information and education within reach, so the next great venture doesn't get missed because nobody passed along the right link.
- Student founders
- HBCU founders
- Underrepresented founders
- Creatives
- Nonprofits
What's inside
One place to find it, learn it and go after it.
Discover Funding
Every open door, in one search.
Browse curated grants, accelerators, fellowships and pitch competitions. Check the amount, location and deadline up front, then go straight to the application.
- Search by keyword or filter by type
- Save the opportunities you want to come back to
- New opportunities added regularly
VentureAI
Ask what you would ask a mentor.
VentureAI is trained on talks, panels and lessons from Venture for T.H.E.M. Ask about pitch decks, funding strategy, investor relations, market analysis or business development.
- How do I create a pitch deck for investors?
- What funding options are available for startups?
- How do I value my startup company?
Education
Learn from people who have been in the room.
Watch Founder Fridays, summit talks, panels, workshops and pitch competitions from the Venture for T.H.E.M. community. The free library is open to every account, and Premium unlocks the rest.
- Founder Fridays and summit sessions
- Real pitch competitions to learn from
- Search the whole library by topic
Business Board
Put your business in front of the community.
Browse businesses from across the Fund.Fwd community. Premium members can feature their own, with a logo, description, website and location, for fellow entrepreneurs and investors to find.
- Browse featured businesses for free
- Premium members can submit a listing
- Our team reviews every listing before it goes live
iPhone and Android
Take it with you.
Fund.Fwd is on iPhone and Android too. Sign in with the same account and your profile and subscription come along. The apps can also alert you when new opportunities land.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
Premium
$9.99/month
For when you are ready to move faster. Cancel any time.
- Unlimited AI chat messages
- Premium educational content
- Early access to new funding opportunities
- Priority support
- Feature your business on the Business Board
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is Fund.Fwd?
Fund.Fwd helps founders find funding and learn how to go after it. It brings together funding opportunities, an AI assistant called VentureAI, a video library and a Business Board. It is built by Venture for T.H.E.M..
Who is it for?
Student, HBCU and underrepresented founders, creatives and nonprofits, along with anyone else building something and looking for support.
Is Fund.Fwd free?
Yes. A free account lets you browse funding opportunities after their first week, watch the free video library, send 3 VentureAI messages and browse the Business Board.
What does Premium include?
For $9.99/month you get unlimited VentureAI messages, premium educational content, early access to new funding opportunities, priority support and the option to feature your business on the Business Board.
What does early access mean?
Some new opportunities are reserved for Premium members for their first 7 days. After that, they open up to every account.
Does Fund.Fwd guarantee funding?
No. Each funder sets its own rules and makes its own decisions. We help you find opportunities and prepare for them. Always confirm the details on the funder's own site before you apply.
Can I rely on VentureAI's answers?
VentureAI is for information and learning. It can make mistakes, and it does not replace a lawyer, accountant or financial advisor.
Does my account work on the website and in the apps?
Yes. Sign in with the same account and your profile and subscription carry over.
How do I cancel Premium?
You can cancel at any time and keep Premium until the end of your billing period. If you subscribed on the website, cancel from your account. If you subscribed in an app, cancel in your App Store or Google Play settings.
How do I get help?
Email support@venture4them.com. Premium members get priority support.