Startup Runway Foundation
Atlanta, Georgiastartuprunway.org
Overview
A non-profit 501(c)3 foundation that operates as a pitch competition and investor introduction platform for underrepresented founders, specifically women and people of color, in the United States. It provides non-dilutive grants and connects early-stage, venture-backable startups with their first investors. The program was founded by Lisa Calhoun, general partner at Valor Ventures.
Portfolio Companies
6
Website
startuprunway.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Me Your MD | Feb 2026 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| HERide, Inc. | Dec 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Honey to Cocoa | Apr 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| RevMatch Technologies | Oct 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| FlowIntell | Sep 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
