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National ACE
National ACE is a non-profit organization that advocates for Asian American and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs and small businesses in the United States, focusing on economic and social advancement.
Overview
What National ACE does
What National ACE is
National ACE is a non-profit organization that advocates for Asian American and Pacific Islander entrepreneurs and small businesses in the United States, focusing on economic and social advancement.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2012
- Approximate age
- About 14 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 2, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
National ACE as a community
Community overview
National ACE is an organization dedicated to empowering Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and all small business owners and entrepreneurs. It was founded to provide access to resources, support networks, and funding opportunities to help these business owners overcome growth challenges and achieve success. The organization is based in the United States.
Community focus
National ACE focuses on supporting small businesses, particularly those owned by AAPI individuals. They provide various services, including access to capital, grant programs, business coaching, and advocacy for policies that promote economic growth. Their initiatives are aimed at growth-stage entrepreneurs and firms, particularly in the context of government contracting and business development.
Member value
Members gain access to resources, support networks, and funding opportunities, including capital readiness programs, expert coaching, and networking opportunities.
Membership
- Recorded members
- 600
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
- Next recorded event
- September 18, 2026
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Students
- Benefits
- network-access, mentorship, and grant-funding
- Program types
- community and accelerator
- Selection criteria
- open
- Stages
- Growth Equity
- Regions
- United States
Community activity
- Annual events
- 1
Events and activity
The 2026 National ACE Annual Conference is scheduled for September 18, 2026, in Houston, Texas. This event aims to connect AAPI and all small business leaders for networking and innovation.
Notable members
Notable portfolio companies include Fortune Garden, East Market and Goods, Simply Sip Tea, Potstickers Plus 1, Nouvelle Dentistry, and Break Bread, Break Borders.
Common questions
What to know about National ACE
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Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 2, 2026
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