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DC Venture Capital Program | dmped DC Venture Capital Program Mayor Bowser has launched the DC Venture Capital Program, a new $26 million fund designed to make equity investments in pre-seed, seed, and early-stage tech companies based in Washington, DC. The DC Venture Capital Fund represents a transformative commitment to DC-based businesses by leveraging public dollars to attract private investment.
For every dollar the District invests, private investors are required to contribute at least an equal amount, effectively doubling the total funding available to DC startups to a minimum of $52 million. The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Development (DMPED) selected K Street Capital as the Program Administrator for the DC Venture Capital Fund.
Leveraging their extensive investment experience and deep ties to the local community, K Street Capital will oversee the deployment of SSBCI dollars to by contracting with local and regional venture capital firms. These firms will work directly with DC-based startups to establish funding deals, ranging from $250,000 to $5,00,000. DMPED will provide oversight and management of KSC’s administration of the program.
The fund utilizes State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding, provided to the District by the U.S. Treasury Department. SSBCI, created in 2010 and renewed as a part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in 2021, is a federal program designed to drive business growth in states and jurisdictions across the country.
Interested investors, fund managers, and venture capital firms, are encouraged to reach out to K Street Capital and DMPED to learn more about the program. The DC Venture Capital Program is now accepting applications for fund managers. DMPED hosted an informational session on the DC Venture Capital Program on March 18 from 1:00 p.
m. – 2:00 p. m.
at 1015 Half Street SE, Suite 675. Washington DC SSBCI Venture Capital Program Application DC Venture Capital Fund Program - one pager
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: DC-based pre-seed, seed, and early-stage tech companies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows equity investments ranging from $250,000 to $5,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
DC Venture Capital Fund Program is funded by District of Columbia Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). Offers competitively awarded grants to qualified small businesses for high-quality research related to important scientific problems and opportunities in agriculture that could lead to significant public benefits. Encourages projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies across all SBIR/STTR topic areas, which can include AI applications.
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