Driving Growth Through Business Acquisition & Growth Equity
Our aim to bridge critical gaps in the market by expanding access to capital for overlooked communities and addressing the growing need for responsible acquisition solutions.
Addressing Gaps in Growth & Acquisition Equity Capital through $26M in Capital
The ETA Fund (formerly the Minority Business Accelerator Fund) is a Midwest-focused investment vehicle providing equity and flexible debt, with equity like returns, to deserving 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.
Only 2% of Equity Reaches Undercapitalized Founders. 98% of equity capital flows to majority-owned firms, leaving excluded founders and communities behind.
75% of private businesses have no succession plan, leaving $10T in assets set to transfer in the next decade.
A Legacy That Shapes Our Purpose
For over 22 years, through the work of the Cincinnati Business Excellerator (formerly the Minority Business Accelerator), we’ve worked to close the wealth gap by supporting scalable economic-parity businesses. What began in 2003 with 20 portfolio firms has grown into more than $2B in local impact.
With the launch of the ETA Capital Fund, we’re expanding that legacy by providing direct equity investment solutions for enterprises with high growth potential
Our Strategy & Impact
A Six-Hour Radius Driving Measurable Impact
We target opportunities within a six-hour drive of Cincinnati; encompassing targeted markets and communities throughout much of the Midwest, extending into select parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Mid-South.
Portfolio Acquisition
Instruments
Equity, Debt, and Hybrid Securities
Min. Check Size
$250,000
Investment Stage
Growth Stage
Max. Check Size
10% of Committed Capital
Check Size
$1M - $2.5M
Connecting High Potential Entrepreneurs (HPEs) to Fortune 1000
We go beyond capital, offering wraparound services to connect you to our Fortune 1000 partners, providing introductions to new customers and markets.
- Capacity building
- Coaching + mentors
- Access to Capital
- Access to networks
- Scale business
