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We seed, incubate and provide mentoring for student, staff, faculty and alumni entrepreneurs from SMU of Dallas.

Texas Mezzanine Fund

The Texas Mezzanine Fund Inc. ("TMF") is a for-profit community development corporation certified by the U.S. Department of the Treasury as a Community Development Financial Institution ("CDFI") and Community Development Entity ("CDE").

Texas Real Estate Council Community Fund

For commercial real estate professionals in North Texas, The Real Estate Council is THE place to build big connections.

Tech Wildcatters

TW is a global accelerator program and venture capital fund strategically headquartered in Dallas, TX.

Mobility Ventures

Mobility Ventures is a venture capital firm that is a new generation of venture investors: Venturepreneurs™ – entrepreneurs and venture investors who have been leaders in wireless, Internet & emerging technologies and builders of industry global leading companies.

A Business Resource Center Empowering Women-Owned and Minority-Owned Businesses Converge. Collide. Create. Virtually.

DallasBlue Entrepreneurs

The Business Network connects the globe from worldwide business directories and programs to DallasBlue meetings for North Texas. We serve networkers, entrepreneurs, CEOs, executives, small business owners, consultants, and professionals.

United Way of Metropolitan Dallas

United Way is leading the charge to improve education, income and health—the building blocks of opportunity.

Veteran Women's Enterprise Center (VWEC)

We strive to be more than just a center, but the "Center" for women veteran business success!

Women's Business Council - Southwest

Since the beginning, WBCS has been committed to facilitating and strengthening business opportunities between women-owned businesses, corporate America and the government.

Lyda Hill Philanthropies

Lyda Hill Philanthropies encompasses the charitable giving for founder Lyda Hill and includes her foundation and personal philanthropy.

LENGO's mission is to serve the passionate entrepreneur who is ready to launch their enterprise with purpose and a plan.

The Meadow Foundation

When Algur and Virginia Meadows established The Meadows Foundation in 1948, they wanted to create a wellspring of resources to benefit and serve the people of their state of Texas.

American Institute of Architects Dallas

AIA Dallas, the sixth largest chapter of The American Institute of Architects, empowers architects to excel and impact their practice, profession, and community.

Stonehendge Capital

Stonehenge Community Development makes high impact investments in areas targeted for economic revitalization primarily using federal and state tax incentive programs.

Hoblizelle Foundation

Hoblitzelle Foundation was established by Karl and Esther Hoblitzelle in 1942 for charitable, scientific, literacy or educational purposes within the State of Texas.

Social Media Dallas

Enhancing Social Media education, sharing best practices, and advancing digital marketing careers through networking, community, and meaningful and relevant programming.

Accelerate DFW Foundation

We are Accelerate DFW Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) that helps entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.

North Texas Angel Network

The North Texas Angel Network is looking for early stage companies with bright futures.

North Texas SBDC

An SBDC conducts research, counsels and trains business people in managing, financing and operating small businesses, providing comprehensive information services and access to experts in a variety of fields. Each SBDC encourages unique local efforts to meet small business needs in its area.

DCCCD Workforce & Economic Development

DCCCD’s Bill J. Priest Institute’s mission is to help small businesses grow revenue, increase jobs and contribute to the economic growth of Dallas County.

Dallas Innovation Alliance

The Dallas Innovation Alliance (DIA) is a 501(c)3 public-private partnership dedicated to supporting the design and execution of the City of Dallas' smart cities strategy.

Episcopal Foundation

Established in 1950, the Episcopal Foundation of Dallas (the “Foundation”) was created to invest and administer the trust funds of the Diocese and its parishes and missions.

WiNGs Women Enterprise Center

WiNGS provides a full suite of tailored services to empower women and families to live their fullest potential, no matter where they are in their journey.

Venture Dallas is a 501c6 nonprofit, volunteer led organization dedicated to growing the innovation ecosystem in Dallas-Fort Worth.

The vision is to empower up-and-coming creative‘s and established entrepreneurs bringing them together under one cause and that is growing a large network to expand our creative community to new heights.

Whether it’s rotating gallery art or fresh florals in the kitchen, our goal is for you to want to come to work in our coworking space.

Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce

Who is The IBCC? We are a premier Black Chamber of Commerce comprised of business owners, community leaders, Veterans and a spiritual advisor.

Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce

Since 1926, the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce has been serving as an advocate for the creation, growth, and general welfare of African American businesses in the Dallas community.

Dallas Capital Bank

Dallas Capital Bank was founded for one uncompromising purpose – to provide Dallas entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals access to a higher level of banking service.

Dallas Bar Association

Meetup, Network, Grow your business and be inspired to level up!

Boone Family Foundation

The Boone Family Foundation is a resource for social justice and innovation.

King Foundation

The Board of Directors of the Carl B. & Florence E. King Foundation is committed to the highest standards of philanthropy and to honoring the founders’ original intent, while adapting to today’s needs.

Tech Titans® is a forum that leverages the regional technology community to collaborate, share and inspire creative thinking that fuels tomorrow’s innovations.

Plutus21 Capital

Responsible and strategic investing in blockchain technology Plutus21 Capital is an investment firm focused on blockchain technology and digital assets. We believe that by tracking adoption and investing in blockchain infrastructure, we can maximize risk-adjusted returns.

We are a space in Oak Cliff made specifically for creatives. An inspiring space where people can work independently or collaborate with others.

Dallas Federal Reserve

Our Mission is to serve the public by providing regional, national and global perspectives that inform and influence monetary policy, by fostering financial stability and economic health, and by delivering quality services to financial institutions and the United States government

We are a family of people and organizations guided by the same humanitarian principle: help others.

Allied Affiliated Funding

With invoice (accounts receivable) factoring & ABL, Allied provides fast funding for your company. We understand the need for speed and our whole team jumps into action to help find a fast funding solution for you.

The Hope Center

The Hope Center empowers Christian nonprofits to collaborate with other organizations, to do more with less, and to share Christ in North Texas and around the world.

Episcopal Health Foundation of Dallas

The Episcopal Health Foundation of Dallas (formerly known as the Gaston Episcopal Hospital Foundation) is a private non-profit grant-making foundation.

The Mix Coworking

Connecting you with entrepreneurs, small business owners, nonprofits, artists, creators, and makers who are passionate about their work.

Dallas Design District

In a city full of fascinating neighborhoods and trendy developments, the Dallas Design District has carved out an identity all its own.

Sharks in Heels

Sharks In Heels is an organization that Connect, Educate and Inspire Women Entrepreneurs.

The Catholic Foundation

The Catholic Foundation was established in 1955 by a group of visionary Catholic business and professional leaders in the midst of a period of remarkable growth and prosperity in the Dallas area to ensure that the physical and spiritual needs of those in the community who were less fortunate would never be overlooked.

Dallas' Premier Women's Entrepreneur Network

We are the Premier Resource for Women Entrepreneurs in Dallas, Texas! Meetup, Network, Grow your business and be inspired to level up Texas!

ORIX Corporation USA provides the capital solutions clients need to take advantage of immediate and long-range market opportunities that can transform their business and propel them to the next level.

BCL of Texas is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit economic development organization providing lending, homeownership, entrepreneurship, and community development programs to fulfill our mission of Building Strong Communities across Texas.

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses

Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education, capital and business support services.

Hersh Foundation

Founded in 1997 by Julie and Ken Hersh, The Hersh Foundation is a private family foundation located in North Texas.

The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region.

Impact Ventures

Impact Ventures is a non-profit organization and integrated capital fund addressing the gender and racial wealth gap in North Texas and beyond.

Harold Simmons Foundation

The Harold Simmons Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life of all members of our community and to ensure they have the resources and opportunities to live with dignity and meaning.

Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship

From blockchain to venture investing, the Caruth Center provides essential insights and connections in the world of entrepreneurism.

Accion is the largest nationwide nonprofit lending network in the United States.

EnCap Investments LP

The Leading Provider of Venture Capital to Independent Energy Companies

The SCORE Dallas Chapter was founded in 1965 and provides mentoring services to residents of Dallas and, through multiple satellite offices, to residents of the surrounding cities in North Texas.

LiftFund DFW Women’s Business Center

The LiftFund Dallas/Fort Worth Women’s Business Center (WBC) is dedicated to supporting business owners, especially women and minorities, through business education and business consulting.

A Satori investment encompasses more than just capital. Our experience, relationships, and guidance steer leadership teams toward long-term value creation for all stakeholders.

Hunt Consolidated, Inc.

Hunt Consolidated, Inc. is the flagship entity of the entire Ray L. Hunt family of companies, a privately owned group of entities based in Dallas, Texas.

The Dallas Foundation

We connect donors to the nonprofit causes they care about.

EarthX is an international nonprofit environmental organization dedicated to educating and inspiring people and organizations to take action towards a more sustainable future worldwide.

Digital Fight Club

We put 2 technology experts in a boxing ring 2 feet from each other in front of 5 accomplished “referees” and let them defend their position on a topic in their field.

Social Venture Partners Dallas

That’s Social Venture Partners. A global network of local partners aligning passion and purpose.

State Fair of Texas

Since its establishment in 1886, the State Fair of Texas has promoted Texas agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment.

North Texas Entrepreneur Education and Training Center

The North Texas Entrepreneur Education and Training Center is a starting point for Entrepreneur lifestyle seekers to come, learn, and and be exposed to the realities of business ownership, without making a lofty investment into something that will develop into nothing.

Health Wildcatters

Health Wildcatters provides investment and key resources to support healthcare entrepreneurs.

Business Lounge Dallas

Business Lounge Dallas is a CoWorking business lounge & event space located in N. Dallas.

A MAKERSPACE FOR PROBLEM SOLVERS AND LIFELONG LEARNERS

The City of Dallas home page has information about employment, elected officials, online services and city departments for residents and visitors.

The Alliance for Higher Education

The Alliance for HIgher Education (AHE) - formerly operating under the dba North Texas Regional Center for Innovation & Commercialization (North Texas RCIC) - serves the entrepreneurial community through creating opportunities to raise capital for technology based start-up ventures.

DFW Excellerator

Investing in Entrepreneurship and Global Opportunities

At AD EX, we work to encourage the conversation about why architecture matters to YOU. We seek to foster the public's understanding of the power of architecture to enrich our city and our lives through our social media channels as well as the programs, exhibits and tours that we present.

From creative freelancers to local leaders, our members display the diversity of the Oak Cliff community.

Boss Club Foundation

We teach the fundamentals of work ethic, grit, financial stewardship, and marketing/customer service through the pursuit of entrepreneurship.

Collide Village

We focus on building, educating and investing in people to create ventures that provide solutions to real business problems and create value for our investors.

Dallas Jewish Community Foundation

Guided by our faith and traditions, the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation seeks to improve our community and the world by empowering the philanthropic vision and passions of our fundholders and community partners.

Texas Women's University

With enrollment of approximately 15,000 students, Texas Woman’s University (TWU) is the nation’s largest university primarily for women.

At Amegy Bank, our bankers enjoy working closely with clients to better understand their business.

Care Delivery Innovation Lab

The Children’s Health Care Delivery Innovation Lab helps innovators uncover technology and care delivery innovations that transform how children receive care.

North Texas ISSA

Developing and Connecting North Texas Cybersecurity Leaders

Dallas B.R.A.I.N.

Business Resource and Information Network

Communities Foundation of Texas

Our team of experts works with difference-makers like you to stimulate creative solutions to key challenges in our community, and improve lives through an unwavering commitment to lasting impact.

Green Park & Golf Ventures

Green Park & Golf, built on over 60 years of operational and financial experience, seeks investment opportunities that offer above-market returns for its investors.

Dallas Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council

The mission of the Dallas/Fort Worth Minority Supplier Development Council is to facilitate business connections between Buying Entity Members (corporations and public sector agencies) and certified ethnic minority-owned businesses in order to meet supply chain demands and further the economic development of our communities.

Dallas Housing Authority

Our mission at Dallas Housing Authority (DHA) is to provide affordable quality housing and access to supportive resources across North Texas.

JF2 Capital Partners is a family office backed private investments firm based in Dallas, TX. Founded in 2017, JF2 Capital is interested in investing in both lower middle market private equity as well as early stage companies spanning a diverse array of industries.

Oak Cliff Chamber

The Chamber works tirelessly and enthusiastically to help members connect to wide variety of business resources and community development opportunities.

Dallas Metropolitan SBDC

The Dallas Metropolitan SBDC has access to a wide range of information for business success.

Dallas Regional Chamber

The Dallas Regional Chamber is one of the most established business organizations in the nation and serves as the voice of business and the champion of economic development and growth in the Dallas Region.

First National Bank Texas

Our commitment to providing great banking solutions, world-class service and convenient hours and locations has contributed to the growth and expansion of our banking family.

Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Our MISSION is to grow and support the Hispanic business community in North Texas.

The Dallas Entrepreneur Center

The Dallas Entrepreneur Center (The DEC Network) is a 501c3 non-profit organization driving innovation and economic impact by helping entrepreneurs start, build and grow their businesses. Through a number of innovation hubs across DFW, The DEC Network provides entrepreneurs with education, mentorship, community, and advocacy.

Dallas Grow South

GrowSouth is a comprehensive strategy to build a foundation for sustainable growth, and outline five key projects that we believe can jumpstart growth in key areas in the next three years.

Our Mission since 1999: The Multi-Ethnic Education and Economic Development Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to assist low-to-moderate income individuals with entrepreneurial support, business development, education, job training, and community events.

East Africa Chamber of Commerce

EACC is a non-profit organization dedicated to economically empowering and sustaining member communities through entrepreneurship, consulting and promoting trade opportunities in both North America and the East African Community (EAC) via interaction with each region’s businesses and governmental sectors.

Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas

The Federation is the central coordinating fundraising agency for the Dallas Jewish community.

With $9.8 billion in assets as of March 31, 2020, NexBank delivers commercial banking, mortgage banking, and institutional services primarily to institutional clients and financial institutions as well as large corporations, real estate investors, and middle-market companies.

Texas Economic Development

The Governor’s Business and Community Development Division pursues business expansion and relocation with the goal of developing job creation and export opportunities for Texas.

Dallas-Fort Worth Search Engine Marketing Association

The Dallas-Fort Worth Search Engine Marketing Association’s goal is to promote digital marketing and increased return on investment for companies and their websites through best practices. We accomplish this through networking, education, and promotion of all forms of digital marketing.

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