Are you running a company with a focus on tech related to aging? Applications for our 2025 Pitch Competition are open now! We want to give you the opportunity to pitch to a group of interested investors, informed judges and win an investment from Community Equity Partners. Applications will be open until February 1, 2025. Don't wait! https://lnkd.in/efdxqE9q
Community Equity Partners
Financial Services
Knoxville, Tennessee 1,235 followers
We give wings and flight to dreams.
About us
Community Equity Partners is different. We’re on Main Street, not on Wall Street. We seek investment opportunities in the workplace, not cyberspace. We work with science and technology-based deeptech, hardtech, cleantech, medtech, advanced manufacturing, advanced materials, etc. companies primarily. But, we also work with AI, fintech, SaaS, and other industry sectors as long as we have a firm grasp of the market space. We follow an accelerate, validate, ignite model. We work with entrepreneurs before they are ready for capital, our angel group makes multiple investments in them once they are ready to observe how they absorb and use capital. Then, we leverage our venture fund and selected coinvestors to invest in the winners to get them to exit velocity as quickly and efficiently as possible. Our model is working with 6 exits in the last four years with five companies poised for IPO over the next three and two others under acquisition discussions as we speak. We turn highly technical founders into high performing entrepreneurs as a means of creating wealth for both our entrepreneurs and or investors. Come join us! We love and respect entrepreneurs! The merged ACC has directly funded $44M into 100 startups that have generated $800M in additional capital to accelerate their businesses and several highly profitable exits. In our hearts, we are entrepreneurs and we do everything we can to make them successful! We meet monthly in cities across the nation. Please visit our website to find a location near your or join as an online member. Entrepreneurs and Investors: this is where you belong.
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http://www.communityequitypartners.co
External link for Community Equity Partners
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Deal Screening, Due Diligence, Early and Seed Stage Private Equity, Legal and Accounting, Deal Structuring/Term Sheets, Entrepreneurship, Startup Funding, Capital Fundraising, and Crowdfunding
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108 Durwood Rd
Knoxville, Tennessee 37922, US
Employees at Community Equity Partners
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One of our team goals for 2024: bring more communities into Community Equity Partners. One of the ways we've been doing that is by partnering with minority thought and business leaders that are already focused on uplifting and providing accessibility. As investors, we know that sometimes, the right people could really just use your support to do what they're already doing! That's exactly what DeMario McIlwain and Skilldora Inc. are doing, and we're excited to partner with him and champion minority businesses through the Get Investor Ready program. We can't wait to see what those first few "graduating" investors achieve under his guidance.
CEO & Co-Founder at Skilldora Inc. | Connecting Minority Businesses with Investors | Army Veteran
We’re looking to connect 100 minority business owners to angel investors in 2025! Will you be one? Learn More: getinvestorready.com #getinvestorready #minoritybusinessowners #skilldora #communityequitypartners
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Excited about Aspargo Laboratories, Inc. announcing expansion into Germany and Spain for next year: https://lnkd.in/eUcnDdjG
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Dr. Trivia Frazier has recently been highlighted as part of the Biz New Orleans Magazine 500 for 2025, but for us and Obatala Sciences she's definitely number one. This entrepreneur is constantly striving for greater successes and results and never stops putting in 100%. Congratulations, Dr. Frazier!
🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We are thrilled to share that our Co-founder, President, and CEO, Trivia Frazier, PhD, MBA, has been highlighted as part of the Biz New Orleans 500 for 2025! The New Orleans 500, published annually by Biz New Orleans magazine, celebrates the business leaders who are shaping the region’s economy and driving its future. This recognition underscores Trivia’s visionary leadership, commitment to innovation, and dedication to fostering growth in the biotech industry and beyond. At Obatala Sciences, we take immense pride in having a leader who not only drives our mission forward but also inspires others to push boundaries and make impactful contributions to our community. Congratulations, Trivia, on this well-deserved recognition! 🎊 Your passion and perseverance continue to make a difference, and we are honored to be part of the journey with you. 📖 Learn more about the New Orleans 500 and get your copy of this year’s edition here: https://lnkd.in/gVmXx57w #Leadership #Innovation #Recognition #BizNewOrleans500 #ProudMoment
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Who doesn't love to cheer for an underdog? Today we've shared one of our blog posts right here on LinkedIn.
Entrepreneurs: The Ultimate Underdogs (We Love to Cheer For)
Community Equity Partners on LinkedIn
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Everyone loves an underdog, and entrepreneurs are the ultimate underdogs! Eric Dobson shares some insight on how these "Davids" can tackle their "Goliaths" in 2025 with these tips on approaching investors. https://lnkd.in/eq_xJ5VH
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Eric Dobson and DeMario McIlwain share this gem from their podcast recording:
CEO & Co-Founder at Skilldora Inc. | Connecting Minority Businesses with Investors | Army Veteran
Did you know you can start building a relationship with an investor even in the early stages of your business? Establishing connections early allows you to showcase your vision, passion, and long-term goals before seeking funding. It also helps investors see your growth over time, building trust and confidence in your capabilities. By engaging them early, you can gain valuable insights, advice, and mentorship that may shape your business strategy and strengthen your pitch when the time comes. Remember, investors are more likely to support entrepreneurs they know and believe in—starting the relationship early gives you that advantage. Want to know more??? Watch this powerful interview between myself and Eric Dobson: https://lnkd.in/enYJ7RUX #getinvestorready #investinginsmallbusiness #minoritybusinessowners #raisingcapital
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Find us in this great Startup Guide from Knoxville local Evan Prislovsky:
Hi friends! I have created a Startup City Guide about my hometown, Knoxville, TN. I would love for you to check it out. It is been really awesome to see how the city has developed over the years. Even experiencing the traffic jams on Kingston Pike and I-40 feels like a sign of progress. At Build In SE, we are collaborating with other ecosystem curators, so stay tuned for new and updated guides. #DenveroftheSoutheast https://lnkd.in/eBvqG6HB
Startup Guide: Knoxville
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So excited to hear about this guide our Music City Angels Chapter President, David Vulcano put together with Marie Wang on Cybersecurity On A Budget. If you're looking to implement more safety into your data systems, this is well worth the read!
I am pleased to have worked with my good colleague Marie Wang at Medidata on SCRS's Site Manager's Non-Technical Guide to Cybersecurity on a Budget. It is part of the SCRS Digital Innovation Initiative and can be downloaded at https://lnkd.in/e9hTVEtq.
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Today, watch Eric Dobson on The Investor Blueprint Podcast, where he joins host DeMario McIlwain to discuss everything entrepreneurs need to expect from investors. From understanding the key questions investors ask to presenting your business in the best light, this interview is packed with actionable tips to help you get investor-ready. Watch now: https://lnkd.in/eQ-gMmR3
Mastering Investor Talks: Interview w/ Eric Dobson, CEO of Community Equity Partners"
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