Nothing is Stronger than a Community Investing in Itself.
We’re on a mission to turn HBCU excellence into ownership—funding innovative founders and building wealth together
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What We Do
HBCUs have long produced top talent and built strong professional networks, yet their alumni remain an untapped force in investing—one with the power to shape the future of innovation and build regenerative wealth. We’re changing that by creating a strong, connected ecosystem of entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation leaders. Our programs form a seamless pipeline, guiding participants from early exposure to entrepreneurship and innovation, to hands-on experience, and ultimately, to investing. By engaging students, faculty, and aspiring investors at key touchpoints, we ensure that knowledge, opportunities, and resources continue to flow within our community—fueling lasting impact. Each program operates at a distinctive stage—exposure, experience, and investing—creating a structured path that extends beyond venture capital. We are empowering our community to become investors within their own networks, enabling them to build economic engines and shape their local ecosystems as both investors and leaders.
2024 SpelHouse Homecoming VC Mixer
Undergraduate Startup School
A high-energy summit designed to equip HBCU students with the tools, networks, and knowledge to thrive in innovation, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building careers. Hosted in Silicon Valley, this immersive experience connects students with industry leaders, top investors, and pioneering founders. Through interactive workshops, hands-on learning, and mentorship, participants gain real-world insights into the startup ecosystem, develop the skills to launch ventures, and explore pathways in venture capital and tech.
MBA Internships
A venture capital training and internship program for graduate students looking to gain hands-on experience in the VC industry. Interns work alongside leading investors, learning how to evaluate startups, make investment decisions, and navigate the venture ecosystem.
Founder Communities
A trusted space for mission-driven entrepreneurs to access knowledge, mentorship, and funding opportunities. Through Capital Access Communities, founders connect with investors, participate in in-person dinners in key cities, and receive ongoing support to grow their ventures.
Alumni Angels
A growing network of HBCU alumni and allies investing in high-potential startups. We provide education, deal flow, and opportunities to invest in both HBCU-founded companies and top deals beyond the HBCU network, ensuring alumni have a seat at the investment table.
Online Courses
We make venture capital and startup education accessible through:
VC Fundamentals Course – A self-paced course for anyone curious about a career in venture capital.
Startup Toolkit – A free resource with essential guidance for building and scaling a business.
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