Joel Dixon

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

We are passionate about creating inclusive and flourishing neighborhoods. We're focused on Atlanta and love it as a great city to grow a business and affordable enough to test different real estate models within a fast-growing metropolitan region. Our work includes residential housing units that are affordable for-sale and for-rent units. We are innovative and develop the stuff that won't fit larger developer boxes and spreadsheets, including missing middle housing from 2 family units to courtyard bungalow communities. We take small risks to test new paradigms and then scale out the development as a replicable model. Right now, we're excited about infill development on small sites, co-housing, room-rental models, permanent affordable for-sale options, crowdfunded financing, partnering with individuals and institutions who need construction or development help with their real estate assets. Always looking for funding that is intentional, return-based and likes emerging real estate markets with high risk/reward profiles and an opportunity for impacting neglected communities at the same time. We value partnerships so if anything above intrigues you or aligns with your goals, let's chat!

EnrichHER is a financial technology platform that matches revenue-generating companies led by women and founders of color to individual and institutional sources of funding. A Certified B Corporation™ and portfolio company of Techstars, Fearless Fund, and Georgia Tech's ATDC Accelerate program, EnrichHER has been in-market since 2019, deploying $14M in capital to traditional businesses from 47 states. Our network has engaged with over 98,000 companies through our digital community and in-person activations. Named one of Atlanta Business Chronicle's 2021 "Atlanta Startups to Watch" and winner of the FinTech South Challenge, EnrichHER is proud to fuel the fastest-growing demographics of business owners -- Black women and diverse-led companies -- by providing capital, coaching, and connections. Because EnrichHER offers a turn-key Fintech platform with access to over 98,000 New Majority business owners, we partner with foundations, corporate giving departments, and impact investment groups to deploy $10 Million impact funds to our ecosystem. Check us out here: https://www.EnrichHER.com