StartOut works to increase opportunities and success for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.
28K
people we've connected
1,829
supported companies
$1.58B
in funding raised
$5.8B
in economic value
Our Vision
A world where every entrepreneur can thrive on a level playing field.
Our Mission
Our mission is to increase opportunity and success for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.
Our Impact
Since 2009, we’ve worked to expand economic opportunities for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. Over the last decade, we built up our membership and identified the most impactful programs. Now we are doubling down on the ones that have proven to work to massively increase our impact nationwide and make our community a force for good.
Who We Serve
At StartOut, our mission is to increase opportunity and success for LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.
Our core programs are focused on LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs and allies looking to build high-growth, scalable businesses—companies with the potential to grow rapidly, reach broad markets, and attract outside investment. Whether you’re already scaling, actively working toward growth or just getting started, StartOut offers the resources, community and connections to help you accelerate your impact.
Join StartOut
Since 2009, StartOut has built a community of over 26,000 members. Every year, we provide support to over 700 individual founders. We connect them to expertise, peers, community, and capital. This powerful combination of financial support, skills development, and community contributes to helping fuel innovation, wealth generation and equal access to economic opportunity. Join our growing community today.