Our Founders
Our LGBTQ+ founder members, along with their supporters and allies, come to StartOut because of the community we’ve created around our mission to help grow their business and build a more equitable future for all.
1,270
supported companies
$1.27B
in funding raised
$5.5B
in economic value
Founder Stories
Every year, StartOut supports over 500 entrepreneurs. These are their stories.
Our Founders In The News
Learn more about our founder members and how they continue to grow their startup and accelerate their success.
Shimmer
Cofounders of Shimmer make Forbes 30 Under 30 inaugural Under 30 Local Los Angeles list.
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Carbon Reform
Founders of Carbon Reform make onto the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Social Impact in 2023
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Founder Demographics
Every year, StartOut supports over 500 LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs.
Learn about StartOut Programs Available to Founders
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Almost every LGBTQ+ entrepreneur has encountered unequal access to key resources needed to advance their business.