Living Cities

Founders First Capital Partners, LLC is a venture capital firm established in 2015 and located in San Diego, California. The firm specializes in providing growth capital and revenue-based funding to service-oriented businesses, particularly those led by women, ethnic minorities, and military veterans. In addition to funding, Founders First Capital Partners offers business acceleration services, including proprietary accelerator programs, advisory services, and educational platforms. The firm aims to create an ecosystem that supports the development and success of small businesses, especially those situated in low- to moderate-income areas across the United States.

Propeller is a nonprofit organization based in New Orleans, dedicated to fostering social innovation and addressing pressing community challenges. Established in 2009, it operates a Social Venture Accelerator, a 10-month fellowship program designed to connect entrepreneurs with essential resources for accelerating their impact. Through this initiative, Propeller has supported the development of various early-stage ventures, including community farms, food hubs, wetlands kayaking tours, and maternal health collectives. The organization focuses on addressing social and environmental disparities, investing in businesses that operate within the food, water, health, and education sectors, ultimately driving social, environmental, and economic change in the region.