Latine Tech Founders: Resources For Success During Hispanic Heritage Month
Latine communities start more businesses per capita than any other racial group in the United States. Latine or Hispanic-owned businesses also contribute over $800 billion annually to the nation’s economy.
However, they often face challenges accessing the capital, resources, and support needed for the businesses to thrive. For example, in 2022, Latine and Hispanic founders received just 1.5% of venture capital funding, a drop from 2.5% the previous year.
So, this Hispanic Heritage Month, we have compiled a list of resources to empower Latine tech founders nationwide!
Resources For Tech Founders
SoftBank
For almost 30 years, the SoftBank Group has helped fund companies and founders that improve life across the globe. They partner with local visionaries who are unlocking the potential of Latin America.
LatinTech Accelerator
LatinTech Accelerator is a program presented by Tampa Bay Wave, crafted for Latinx technology startups at the Pre-Seed to Series A stage.
Support Latino Businesses (SLB)
SLB works to increase the opportunities led to Latinos. It began in 2018 with the Latino community to uplift, champion and resource Latino businesses to scale and thrive.
The National Hispanic Business Group (NHBG)
NHGB was founded in 1985 by a group of Hispanic entrepreneurs to create an organization to develop opportunities for Hispanic Businesses.
United States Hispanic Chamber Of Commerce (USHCC)
USHCC actively promotes the economic growth, development and interests of more than 4.7 million Hispanic-owned businesses. It advocates on its network’s behalf and partners with more than 260 major American corporations.
Read: Latine-Owned Business Directories To Check Out This Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinas Think Big
Latinas Think Big is a winning network and career platform, building a global society of prosperous women. They initiate big ideas, careers and ventures of Latinas through an online community, network and career advice.
Hispanic Association Of Small Businesses (HASB)
HASB, established in 2014 as a nonprofit corporation for Hispanic businesses, provides minority-owned small businesses with business tools, resources, workshops and educational materials.
Hispanic Association On Corporate Responsibility (HACR)
HACR was founded in 1986 and is the nation’s leading corporate advocacy organization, representing 14 national Hispanic organizations in the US and Puerto Rico.
