Deadline: 11 February 2019
Are you ready to take your organization to the next level? If yes, then NMV wants to hear about it.
New Media Ventures(NMV) is open to invest in projects that are building movements, technology, and media to power the future.
This spring, NMV will fund a new wave of activists and entrepreneurs wrestling with the challenges facing our democracy.
NMV invests in the movements, technology, and media that power the future. they focus on scalable solutions from diverse, mission-driven teams, and are especially eager to hear from startups that are:
- Shifting Power: Restoring power to citizens and communities requires bold vision and large-scale change. How can tech and media help – from the census to redistricting to countering voter suppression?
- Building Movements: Together they are capable of amazing things. How can innovation accelerate movements for racial, gender, economic, and environmental justice?
- Changing Narratives: They know stories can inspire action and that culture has the power to accelerate social change. What’s the next chapter for media and messaging? How can new voices change the way they see the world?
- Sparking Civic Engagement: To create the vibrant democracy they know is possible, they need everyone involved. How can technology help recruit and empower folks like never before – from voters to volunteers to candidates?
Benefits
- $50k to $250k in funding. They typically make investments in for-profits (most often via convertible notes) and give unrestricted grants to nonprofits.
- Coaching and virtual acceleration support led by Laura Weidman Powers, Their Entrepreneur-in-Residence, and introductions to NMV’s network of angel investors for follow-on capital, connections and advice.
- The opportunity to participate in NMV’s Summit, a unique convening of funders, investors, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders.
Eligibility Criteria
New Media Ventures funds for-profits and nonprofits. They’re looking for scalable solutions from diverse, mission-driven teams. They will consider funding a new project within an existing organization, as well collaboration proposals from multiple organizations working together to build and scale a solution. The Innovation Fund is best suited for early-stage startups (pre-seed/seed stage) for which $50 to 250K in funding can make a meaningful difference.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online via given website.
For more information, please visit https://www.newmediaventures.org/opencalls/2019?utm_source=email&utm_campaign=opencall