DLV is a Business Ecosystem, created for the underrepresented, that comes equipped with Resources, Advisors, and Funding
Mission
DreamLoad Ventures is dedicated to bridging the investment funding gap for underserved entrepreneurs in the United States, abroad. Through our innovative business ecosystem, we empower female, veteran, and minority-owned small and medium-sized businesses by providing invaluable resources, investment opportunities, and essential networks, fostering economic empowerment, innovation, and diversity in the entrepreneurial landscape.
Vision
dreamloads vision is to create a world where all entrepreneurs, regardless of their background, can thrive in an inclusive business environment. We believe that by addressing fundamental human needs, we can unlock greater individual and collective success. Our commitment to supporting underrepresented founders and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity in entrepreneurship on a global level reflects our unwavering dedication to creating a brighter future for all.
Inequality in access
- BIPOC, female, and veteran-owned businesses face several challenges, including biases in investment, lack of a cohesive team, limited access to capital, networks, and resources, and systemic gender stereotypes.
- Closing the funding gap is vital for empowering underserved businesses and driving innovation and economic growth.
- Almost half of all businesses in the US are owned by women (48%).Despite this, women-owned businesses receive only around 2-3% of total venture capital funding, highlighting a significant funding gap based on gender. (Score)
- Most business owners are White (67%), followed by 15.5% Latino, with just 6.4% being Asian and 6.3% being Black or African American.
- Similarly, BIPOC founders receive only a tiny fraction of total venture capital funding, with figures often hovering around 1-2%.