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Grid110
Grid110 is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California, focused on economic and community development for early-stage entrepreneurs. It aims to create equitable pathways for founders often overlooked by traditional support systems.
Overview
What Grid110 does
What Grid110 is
Grid110 is a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, California, focused on economic and community development for early-stage entrepreneurs. It aims to create equitable pathways for founders often overlooked by traditional support systems.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder and program host and community and event host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Incubator
- Founded
- Founded in 2013
- Approximate age
- About 13 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder · Program host · Community · Event host
- Last reviewed
- March 27, 2026
What Incubator means
An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.
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Capability profile
Grid110 as a funder
Investment thesis
Grid110 focuses on creating equitable and accessible pathways for early-stage entrepreneurs, particularly those from diverse backgrounds.
Focus narrative
Grid110 provides cohort-based accelerator programs for early-stage entrepreneurs. It does not take equity in exchange for participation in its programs, allowing for flexibility in the business models and industries of the companies involved. The organization emphasizes supporting founders through mentorship and resources, with a focus on fostering local economies and neighborhood wealth.
Value beyond capital
Grid110 provides mentorship, resources, and community support to early-stage entrepreneurs, helping them refine their business models and secure capital.
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A
- Regions
- North AmericaUnited States
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 407
Portfolio context
Grid110 has supported 567 founders across 407 companies, with a significant representation of diverse backgrounds: 68% women founders, 80% founders of color, and 13% LGBTQIA+ founders. Notable portfolio companies include AudioCardio, a health tech company focused on hearing health; Superfit Hero, a brand that promotes body positivity through activewear; and Struct Club, a platform for community engagement and support.
Capability profile
Grid110 as a program host
Program thesis
Grid110 focuses on creating clear pathways to success for early-stage entrepreneurs, particularly those overlooked by traditional startup ecosystems.
Focus narrative
Grid110 provides cohort-based accelerator programs for early-stage entrepreneurs. It does not take equity in exchange for participation in its programs, allowing for flexibility in the business models and industries of the companies involved. The organization emphasizes supporting founders through mentorship and resources, with a focus on fostering local economies and neighborhood wealth.
Value and support
Grid110 offers mentorship, resources, and support to early-stage entrepreneurs, focusing on fostering local economies and neighborhood wealth.
Terms and economics
- Indicative equity
- 0%
Format and cadence
- Format
- Remote
Availability
- Application state
- Not published
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Sectors
- HealthcareConsumerEducation
- Regions
- United States
Alumni and track record
Alumni context
Notable portfolio companies include AudioCardio, a health tech company focused on hearing health; Superfit Hero, a brand that promotes body positivity through activewear; and Struct Club, a platform for community engagement and support.
Capability profile
Grid110 as a community
Community overview
Grid110 is an economic and community development non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, California. Founded over a decade ago, it focuses on creating clear pathways to success for early-stage entrepreneurs. The organization supports individuals often overlooked by traditional startup ecosystems, aiming to make entrepreneurship more equitable, inclusive, and accessible.
Community focus
Grid110 provides cohort-based accelerator programs for early-stage entrepreneurs. It does not take equity in exchange for participation in its programs, allowing for flexibility in the business models and industries of the companies involved. The organization emphasizes supporting founders through mentorship and resources, with a focus on fostering local economies and neighborhood wealth.
Member value
Members benefit from mentorship, resources, and access to a supportive community that fosters local economies and neighborhood wealth.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 567
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- online
- Schedule
- cohort-based
- Commitment
- moderate
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders
- Benefits
- mentorship and network-access
- Program types
- accelerator, bootcamp, and community
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
Events and activity
Grid110 hosts various events, including 'On The Grid', a series of workshops covering topics like product-market fit and business strategy, held regularly via Zoom.
Notable members
Grid110 has supported 567 founders across 407 companies, with a significant representation of diverse backgrounds: 68% women founders, 80% founders of color, and 13% LGBTQIA+ founders. Notable portfolio companies include AudioCardio, Superfit Hero, and Struct Club.
Capability profile
Grid110 as an event host
Event focus
Grid110 is dedicated to supporting early-stage entrepreneurs, particularly those from diverse backgrounds who are often overlooked by traditional startup ecosystems. The organization provides cohort-based accelerator programs that emphasize mentorship and resources, aiming to foster local economies and neighborhood wealth.
Format narrative
Grid110 offers a variety of programs including a 10-week virtual accelerator, a six-week bootcamp for idea-stage founders, and a 16-week community business accelerator. Additionally, it hosts workshops covering essential topics for entrepreneurs.
Participant value
Grid110 provides entrepreneurs with the resources, mentorship, and community support needed to succeed without taking equity in their businesses, making entrepreneurship more accessible and equitable.
Format and cadence
- Event types
- workshop
- Modality
- online
- Startups can present
- No
Availability
- Registration state
- Not currently accepting
Audience and fit
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Audience
- Founders
- Regions
- United States
Common questions
What to know about Grid110
Upseed classifies Grid110 under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder, program host, community, and event host capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
March 27, 2026
Known limits
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