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MEI Capital

MEI Capital, also known as the Minority Entrepreneurship Institute, is a seed-stage impact investing fund based in the United States. It focuses on supporting minority entrepreneurs, particularly Black, LatinX, and female founders, by providing access to capital and educational resources.

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Overview

What MEI Capital does

What MEI Capital is

MEI Capital, also known as the Minority Entrepreneurship Institute, is a seed-stage impact investing fund based in the United States. It focuses on supporting minority entrepreneurs, particularly Black, LatinX, and female founders, by providing access to capital and educational resources.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Grant Maker
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
March 4, 2026

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Capability profile

MEI Capital as a funder

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Investment thesis

MEI Capital invests in minority-owned enterprises, specifically targeting Black, LatinX, and female founders. The organization aims to provide access to capital and educational resources for minority entrepreneurs.

Focus narrative

MEI Capital invests in minority-owned enterprises, specifically targeting Black, LatinX, and female founders. The organization hosts annual pitch competitions and aims to provide access to capital and educational resources for minority entrepreneurs.

Focus and fit

Stages
Seed

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
13

Portfolio context

MEI Capital has invested approximately $1,200,000 in 13 portfolio companies. Notable portfolio companies include AfroLandTV, a media technology company offering an online streaming platform for Pan African content; Salisa Berrien, an energy tech company with a digital energy management platform; and Bryan Young's fintech company serving as an AI-powered mortgage advisor within a blockchain ecosystem.

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Last reviewed

March 4, 2026

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