Facilitates philanthropists, venture capitalists, and social entrepreneurs by providing prizes up to $150,000, a series of workshops and office hours, and feedback from expert judges. There is a $1,500,000 limit in seed capital raised and a $2,000,000 limit in revenue generated. However, plans to create hedge funds, investments, private equities or venture capital funds are generally not eligible.
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Crowdfunding
Kiva Borrow
Crowdlending platform for 0% interest, no-fee loans to startups and small businesses. Kiva is focused on character, not credit scores;