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The New Com­mu­ni­ty Trans­for­ma­tion Fund is a $25M ven­ture cap­i­tal fund based in Grand Rapids, Michi­gan. We invest in com­pa­nies owned/​operated by busi­ness lead­ers of col­or locat­ed in West Michigan. We work with scalable, early to mid-stage businesses and transitioning succession companies in the industries including, advanced manufacturing, food processing and agribusiness, life sciences and medical devices, and information technology.

WELCOME TO WEB 3.0 DEFI FOR MUSIC ARTISTS, SPORTS TEAMS AND CONTENT CREATORS CEEK directly connects music artists and other premium content creators directly to their fans through VR Concerts, NFTs and unique experiences in virtual worlds. With CEEK’s virtual reality platform you can join friends in the ultimate immersive virtual reality Metaverse. You can step into a movie, feel the rush of your favorite team running by you, spend time up-close and personal with your favorite bands, and enjoy 3D movies, live concerts, festivals, sports, and more.

PopCom is an automated retail technology company that creates data and analytics software for intelligent vending. Automated retail + SaaS + IOT = SVI

Partake is a Black-owned, women-led company that offers delicious, allergy-friendly cookies, baking mixes, and pancake & waffle mixes that are certified gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, and free of the top 9 allergens (wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, soy, fish, sesame, and shellfish). Created in 2016 by Founder and CEO Denise Woodard when her daughter was diagnosed with multiple food allergies, Partake is a Certified B Corp that works to provide everyone the ability to partake and share in life’s joys—big and small. Our products are made with better-for-you ingredients and offer a variety of new and nostalgic flavors that those with and without dietary restrictions can enjoy. Find Partake in 9,000 stores across the US. For more information, please visit: partakefoods.com or follow @PartakeFoods on Instagram.

On Second Thought produces the definitive delay/recall technology for mobile and desktop applications. Since 2014, we have been on a mission to give people control over their messages, transactions, and actions by unleashing the power of ‘Undo.’ Over 100,000 people in 190 countries have used our technology to send the right message. We work tirelessly to help you fix your mistakes in the platforms you use every day. On Second Thought holds two patents for the delay and recall of mobile communication. On Second Thought is a global company that operates in Cambridge, MA, and Casablanca, Morocco. On Second Thought has been recognized on Inc.’s 30 Under 30 list and featured by TODAY Show, Forbes, NBC, BBC, Fox, The Washington Post, Black Enterprise and many other national and international media outlets.

TBTM Studios (powered by AMP Global Technologies) is building the world’s first blockchain-based Media Fintech, turning Culture into Currency by rewarding fans & compensating creators for building communities around great content. Launched by an Ivy League team of Google, LinkedIn alumni and Emmy, Golden Globe & Oscar-winning executives, our TBTM social-viewing platform is a play-to-earn solution that enables users in Africa to Zero-Rate their internet experience by earning unrestricted mobile data they can buy with our digital currency, Kola.

Ujama helps people help one another. Our name comes from the Swahili word “ujamaa" which means extended family. We promote more joy and fewer logistics through the power of community, friendship and teamwork. Make trusted connections near you and from your affiliated communities. Use Ujama messaging to give and get help, fundraise, and to plan events and get-togethers. Use our marketplace to sell your products and services and to shop from sellers in your communities. Earn Upendo Points for helping others which can be redeemed for rewards.

[reloading...] Win-Win has now entered the exciting Web3 world, enhancing its original Gamified Giving model with new blockchain technology and strengthening the value exchange between its 200+ celebrity partners and their 185M+ fans. Win-Win was founded by former NFL linebacker and Duke University All-American, Mike T. Brown, who went from ’Tackling to Tech’ after teaching himself to code and moving to Silicon Valley.

The New Com­mu­ni­ty Trans­for­ma­tion Fund is a $25M ven­ture cap­i­tal fund based in Grand Rapids, Michi­gan. We invest in com­pa­nies owned/​operated by busi­ness lead­ers of col­or locat­ed in West Michigan. We work with scalable, early to mid-stage businesses and transitioning succession companies in the industries including, advanced manufacturing, food processing and agribusiness, life sciences and medical devices, and information technology.

WELCOME TO WEB 3.0 DEFI FOR MUSIC ARTISTS, SPORTS TEAMS AND CONTENT CREATORS CEEK directly connects music artists and other premium content creators directly to their fans through VR Concerts, NFTs and unique experiences in virtual worlds. With CEEK’s virtual reality platform you can join friends in the ultimate immersive virtual reality Metaverse. You can step into a movie, feel the rush of your favorite team running by you, spend time up-close and personal with your favorite bands, and enjoy 3D movies, live concerts, festivals, sports, and more.

PopCom is an automated retail technology company that creates data and analytics software for intelligent vending. Automated retail + SaaS + IOT = SVI

Partake is a Black-owned, women-led company that offers delicious, allergy-friendly cookies, baking mixes, and pancake & waffle mixes that are certified gluten-free, non-GMO, vegan, and free of the top 9 allergens (wheat, tree nuts, peanuts, milk, eggs, soy, fish, sesame, and shellfish). Created in 2016 by Founder and CEO Denise Woodard when her daughter was diagnosed with multiple food allergies, Partake is a Certified B Corp that works to provide everyone the ability to partake and share in life’s joys—big and small. Our products are made with better-for-you ingredients and offer a variety of new and nostalgic flavors that those with and without dietary restrictions can enjoy. Find Partake in 9,000 stores across the US. For more information, please visit: partakefoods.com or follow @PartakeFoods on Instagram.

On Second Thought produces the definitive delay/recall technology for mobile and desktop applications. Since 2014, we have been on a mission to give people control over their messages, transactions, and actions by unleashing the power of ‘Undo.’ Over 100,000 people in 190 countries have used our technology to send the right message. We work tirelessly to help you fix your mistakes in the platforms you use every day. On Second Thought holds two patents for the delay and recall of mobile communication. On Second Thought is a global company that operates in Cambridge, MA, and Casablanca, Morocco. On Second Thought has been recognized on Inc.’s 30 Under 30 list and featured by TODAY Show, Forbes, NBC, BBC, Fox, The Washington Post, Black Enterprise and many other national and international media outlets.