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Leaning into the power of community as capital

Capital Circles

About Capital Circles​​

 

Capital Circles bring together investors, champions, ecosystem builders, and advocates (collectively “changemakers”) who are committed to expanding access to capital and opportunities for more entrepreneurs. Through intentional relationship-building and shared learning, Capital Circles works to strengthen relationship connectivity, mobilize resources, and drive access by leveraging the power of community-based collaboration.  

Changemakers Wanted

If you believe talent is distributed but opportunity is not, we invite you to be the change you want to see. We don't have all the answers, but until we test new solutions—nothing will change. For us, that is not an option.

Capital Circles Communities

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Don't see your city? No worries. Virtual circles will be forming.

Reach out to us about starting a Capital Circles program in your community. 

FOR ENTREPRENEURS:
Have you had difficulty accessing capital through traditional channels?

Apply to be a Capital Circles business. 

Upcoming Events

Frequently Asked Questions

Capital Circles is a program of the Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership.

Founded in 2002, we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our mission is to empower champions, mobilize allies, and activate investors to use their relationships and other resources to foster a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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The Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

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A 501(c)3 Organization. All Rights Reserved.

A 501(c)(3) Organization. All Rights Reserved.

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