Unlock Capital Investor Showcase 2026
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Community Development Venture Capital Alliance Key Facts:
Join us in this virtual pitching event showcasing the 2026 Unlock Capital cohort! Inside you will find 25 companies raising +$45MM, ranging from pre-seed to Series A and spanning the following industries:
Agtech and Sustainable Consumer Innovation
Healthcare
Workforce, Education, and Operational Enablement
Govtech and Connectivity
In order to RVSP, you will need to create your profile by clicking the button above. More information on our organization below. Thank you for joining us!
The Community Development Venture Capital Alliance (CDVCA) is a 30-year-old organization dedicated to driving economic development in underserved communities through venture capital and equity financing, and a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides growth capital to businesses in underinvested markets, seeking market-rate financial returns and job creation. CDVCA manages over $330 million of investments in funds and businesses, working with private investors, state governments, and federal agencies to promote economic and community development across the United States, and is currently active in 36 states and territories with a network of over 180 investors.
Unlock Capital is CDVCA's flagship program that supports founders on their capital-raising journey. It is an accelerator program for startups and high-growth businesses focused on raising capital from investors by offering education, mentoring, technical assistance, and individualized support. Since launching in 2024, the program has supported 56 early-stage companies across sectors including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, food innovation, logistics, fintech, and sustainability, helping them secure a combined $17.95 million in investment and follow-on financing. The program is made possible through support from the U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Capital Readiness Program Cooperative Agreement.
The online-only event format is very efficient: Spend just ~45 min to view all videos that match your preferences, or watch everything in ~2 hr.
Frequently Asked Questions
This event is giving you the flexibility to watch online at a time that is convenient for you. Just RSVP for the event above and come back to this page during your selected time slot.
We will then show you filtered pitches based on your preferences. You can watch just the videos that are most valuable to you, or watch everything. When watching each video, you can decide if you are interested in meeting the founder(s). When they opt in as well, we'll make the intro happen!
Slots are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so RSVP as soon as possible to secure your spot.
Please note the event is only open to decision-making partners at firms. You can invite another partner to attend, so that your firm can make the most of the event.
We know that interns, associates, principals and newly promoted partners are an important part of the team and we're thinking of ways to broaden access to these parties. Usually if associates/principals/junior partners participate, founders just prioritize the other partners and angels attending and don't end up getting around to them, so everyone has a worse experience.
You can select the date/time you'd like to see the companies currently fundraising, so it can match your schedule better. Given it's an hour of time to see a bunch of relevant, vetted teams, from a top ranked program, we are sure it's worth it for a decision maker at your firm to participate.
Click on "RSVP" above. After logging in, you'll have the option to continue to RSVP for someone else. Note that this is only available for investors on our list who have received an invite.
Meet Your Host
Community Development Venture Capital Alliance
Headquartered in New YorkCDVCA is the network for the field of community development venture capital (CDVC) investing. CDVC funds provide equity capital to businesses in underinvested markets, seeking market-rate financial returns, as well as the creation of good jobs, wealth, and entrepreneurial capacity.
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