What We're About
Our Mission
Pop Venture was created by an entrepreneur who wanted to build a better system for funding private companies and innovations. Millions of growing companies are shut out of capital because they don’t fit the VC model which seeks out unicorns in specific sectors with a well-connected founder from the right background, typically located in California, New York, or Massachusetts.
Why This Is Critical
The current venture capital system is inadequate and excludes most of the population.
Most venture capital goes to only three states, denying the other 47 states and the 264 million Americans who live there, the advantages that come from funded companies, like good jobs, healthy communities, tax revenue, and much more. (NVCA.org)
This problem is one of the greatest drivers of inequality in the U.S. and one of the greatest dividers of Americans.
Open The Doors For Everyone
Currently, venture funds are open only to rich (accredited) people who know the right venture capitalists.
Investing in venture stage companies is more lucrative (and riskier) than investing in publicly traded corporations and yet 99.99% of Americans are unable to participate. There are only 3,105 active venture investors in the U.S. making all the big decisions impacting 325 million Americans. (NVCA.org)
This is one of the greatest contributors to the wealth gap and inequality in a divided America.
Solution: Make venture popular! Invite everyone to join and everyone wins. That’s Pop Venture.
Investing is risky.
Invest only what you can afford to lose.
There is no guarantee of return.