Applications received from 27 countries and 6 continents for Render Competition.
“This past year has been difficult for many startups as a result of the financial impact of COVID-19, and we are excited to be able to support some of them in a big way to help make their entrepreneurial vision a reality. Ultimately, this investment into eight companies will help them quickly grow and succeed, both locally in our area, and then across the country and world, and we are thrilled to be able to play a part in this momentum. This will help bring new businesses to our region, as we also continue to support the strong startups we have in this area.”
Marigrace Ragsdale, Senior Associate with Render Capital.
Applications by the Numbers:
- 302 Total applications (up 58% from 2020)
- 22 Different states (up 22% from 2020)
- 6 Different continents (up 50% from 2020)
- 27 Different countries (up 440% from 2020)
- 61% of Founding teams include people of color (up 17% from 2020)
- 37% of Founding teams include females (up 32% from 2020)
About Render Capital Render Capital is a Louisville, KY-based investment firm focused on deploying a capital strategy that boosts the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem by investing in the best startups in our region. We envision a robust and thriving regional economy where entrepreneurs see Louisville and Southern Indiana as a place they can find appropriate risk capital necessary for them to start and grow. Render Capital is a regional fund of Access Ventures. Learn more at http://render.capital.