Fueling Growth. Closing Gaps. Investing In The 
Future of Equitable.

Who We Are

Investing $26M Where Potential Meets Opportunity

The ETA Fund (formerly the Minority Business Accelerator Fund) is a Midwest-focused investment vehicle providing equity, debt, and revenue-based capital to historically excluded entrepreneurs. Our goal is to support scalable businesses with strong growth potential, helping them unlock new markets, secure strategic partnerships, and achieve long-term success.

$26.6 Million

We launched a $26.6M Emerging Fund to provide flexible capital for early stage, growth, and acquisition.

100 Years of Experience

With 100+ years of combined expertise in finance, sales, marketing, and operations, our team delivers full wraparound support alongside capital.

23+ Years of Work

Since 2003, we’ve helped build economic mobility through intentional advisory and capital readiness.

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Discover the story behind these numbers.
Closing the Capital Gap

Unlocking Opportunity For Underserved Markets

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75% Of Private Businesses Have No Succession Plan

75% of private businesses have no succession plan, leaving $10T in assets set to transfer in the next decade.

Only 2% of Equity Reaches Undercapitalized Founders

98% of equity dollars today goes to majority able founder excluding undercapitalized founders and geographically remote communities limiting both innovation and economic mobility

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Our Focus Communities

Entrepreneurs Overlooked By Traditional Capital Systems

Where We Invest

A Six-Hour Radius Driving Measurable Impact

We target opportunities within a six-hour radius of Cincinnati; encompassing much of the Midwest, Appalachia, and the Mid-South, and extending into select parts of the Mid-Atlantic. This includes key markets across:

  • Ohio
  • Indiana
  • Kentucky
  • Tennessee
  • West Virginia
  • Western Pennsylvania
  • Portions of MI, IL, MO
  • Select areas of VA, MD, NW NJ
Process and Investment Criteria

Investing in the Future

We’re actively seeking high-growth, undercapitalized businesses led by founders, with a focus on unlocking access to capital, scaling operations, and building sustainable pathways to long-term success.

Application

Initial Review

Due Diligence

Investment Committee

Funding & Support

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