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Capital Circles

HOUSTON

Leaning into the power of community as capital

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For Small Business Owners 

 

Get the Expertise You Need to Grow

​​​Our Small Business Hackathon model offers a targeted and high-impact consulting opportunity. We connect you with vetted, skilled professionals who donate their expertise to help solve your most pressing business challenges. This is your chance to gain essential knowledge and confidence.

Changemakers Wanted

Get Involved

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For Entrepreneurs

You have a passion. You're in business and looking for capital. It's time to get capital ready.
Find your city and apply.

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For Volunteers

Turn your expertise into impact. Connect with high-potential businesses to help close the knowledge gap.

Find your city to make a difference.

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For Investors

Join us to optimize capital and resources for entrepreneurs in need. Discover participation opportunities.

This program is generously supported by funding from JPMorganChase and these funders:

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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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Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership

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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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