Village Capital

Village Capital is a Washington, D.C.-based venture capital firm founded in 2009 that focuses on early-stage and seed investments in sectors such as agriculture, education, energy, financial services, and healthcare. The firm aims to empower entrepreneurs by employing a unique peer-support model, allowing entrepreneurs to select the ventures that receive pre-committed seed funding at the conclusion of its programs. Village Capital connects high-potential entrepreneurs with essential resources, fostering innovation and growth. It operates both a nonprofit that provides training for founders and a for-profit investment fund that invests in top program graduates, having supported over 1,000 entrepreneurs and more than 550 enterprises across various global regions. The firm has achieved notable success, with its alumni generating significant revenue and creating thousands of jobs, while maintaining a high recommendation rate among participants.

Adedana Ashebir

Regional Manager

Allie Burns

Chief Executive Officer

Allyson Burns

CEO

Daniel Cossío

Manager, Programs and Partnerships

Apoorv Karmakar

Senior Director

Rachel Schwartz

Senior Associate FP&A

Ben Wrobel

Director of Communications

Past deals in District of Columbia

ASEEL Technology Corporation

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
ASEEL is your gateway to original products from the furthest reaches of the world. We have started with our first pickup country (Afghanistan) and have finalized the whole supply chain to ship to our customers homes globally. ASEEL currently has 14 small businesses from Afghanistan that deals in handmade carpets, cashmere, leather, ceramics etc.

Utiva

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Utiva provides digital skill training for individuals and organizations. It combines classroom training with online learning experiences; and provides a platform that allows remote interaction with facilitators and AI support for knowledge and skills. The company offers training in the areas of data science, agile development, growth hacking, product innovation, machine learning and AI, and platform development. Utiva was founded in 2017 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia with additional offices in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and Lagos, Nigeria.

K'ept Health

Seed Round in 2021
K'ept Health is a dermatology telemedicine company that specializes in personalized skincare and lifestyle-based medicine. The company focuses on redefining dermatology with a root cause, culturally competent whole-person approach, and a focus on data, technology, and real doctor-patient connections.

Grapevine Health

Seed Round in 2021
Grapevine Health is a data-driven health media company focused on improving health literacy among underserved communities. By utilizing technical expertise and trusted communicators, the organization provides culturally appropriate health information that is both relatable and understandable. Their services assist health systems, insurers, and medical providers in enhancing community outreach and engagement, ensuring that health information is accessible and empowering for patients. Through empathetic storytelling and tailored communication strategies, Grapevine Health aims to democratize health information and support the maintenance of healthy behaviors within these communities.

All Compliance Services

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
All Compliance Services (ACS) is a platform-as-a-service that provides compliance and security-bundled software to government regulators, financial institutions, healthcare companies, and energy companies that need emerging technologies to enhance their current activities. ACS sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, emerging technology, and government regulation. The most important part of your compliance and security operations management is the tool that brings it all together. The diverse team comes from software companies, government agencies, and financial institutions around the world with shared goals: to support the evolving compliance and security needs of our customers and to help scale the regulatory technology (RegTech) ecosystem & cybersecurity landscape to stop bad actors and enhance access to under-served communities, globally.

Localized

Seed Round in 2019
Localized, Inc. operates a platform designed to connect aspiring professionals with industry experts for knowledge sharing and mentorship. Founded in 2017 and based in Washington, D.C., the company focuses on early-stage recruitment in growth markets, facilitating virtual career fairs and year-round recruitment services. It collaborates with universities and talent hubs across the Middle East, North Africa, India, China, and the United States, enabling students and alumni to engage with industry professionals and potential employers. By providing access to experienced mentors and resources, Localized aims to enhance the recruitment process for both companies and aspiring professionals, addressing the needs of a global workforce in emerging markets.

MPOWER Financing

Series B in 2018
MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. The loans provided by the company can be used to cover student related expenses such as basic tuition, housing, food, insurance, and books. The company also provides flexible funding options. Additionally, the company has partnered with different universities to identify potential candidates for loans. MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Sorcero

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Sorcero, Inc. develops and offers office suite software. The company's no code platform enables deploying of AI (artificial intelligence) powered decision support and knowledge management applications. Sorcero, Inc. was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.

The Mentor Method

Pre Seed Round in 2017
The Mentor Method is a social enterprise that provides curated mentor matches, connecting the next generation of tech leaders with change-making mentors at the top of their game. ​ Their process focuses on people and value-fit first, to foster authentic, lasting connections. The result is stronger teams and inclusive workplace cultures. ​ They started The Mentor Method because they wanted to create a world where minorities and women in tech are viewed as assets, not a way to check a box.

We Are Marcus

Seed Round in 2017
We Are Marcus is a digital mentoring platform for student engagement and reflection in school and at home. The company aims to fill the mentoring gap by delivering purpose-built content to students of color. It leverages student data to nurture student development during critical times in there lives. We Are Marcus was founded on 2017 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

SkillSmart

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
SkillSmart transforms the interaction between employers and job seekers by working with employers to define the exact skills needed for success—and then matching those skills requirements with the best candidates. We help individuals discover job opportunities that put their talents into the right roles and on the right path. And, we partner with training and educational institutions so job seekers can gain in-demand skills.

WorkAmerica

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
WorkAmerica specializes in developing tailored workforce retraining programs for students, employers, community colleges, and training institutions. The company provides a range of in-house and external training courses, catering to various sectors, including call centers, warehouses, hospitality, trucking, and manufacturing. Based in Washington, D.C., WorkAmerica aims to bridge the gap between trained individuals in the skilled trades and employers seeking qualified talent. By leveraging its recruiting platform, the company connects credentialed candidates from community colleges, technical schools, and vocational training centers with job opportunities in an evolving job market. The need to match skilled graduates with employers has become increasingly important as the dynamics of recruiting and hiring in traditional trades change. WorkAmerica operates as a subsidiary of Climb.Jobs.

MPOWER Financing

Seed Round in 2015
MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. The loans provided by the company can be used to cover student related expenses such as basic tuition, housing, food, insurance, and books. The company also provides flexible funding options. Additionally, the company has partnered with different universities to identify potential candidates for loans. MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Hybrent

Seed Round in 2015
Hybrent Inc. provides a mobile ordering application that provides interface to inventory and supply chain systems in hospitals. Its platform offers supply chain visibility, reduced supply expense, and workflow automation solutions. The company serves nurses, technicians, and materials management and purchasing personnel. Hybrent Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Iron Goat

Seed Round in 2015
Iron Goat, based in Fairfax, Virginia, specializes in the automated production of pelleted and cubed products derived from hay and other grassy crops. The company employs mobile robots that operate without fuel to facilitate the manufacturing process, resulting in reduced costs for livestock feed and grass pellet fuel compared to traditional haying methods. By utilizing innovative in-field techniques, Iron Goat aims to provide farmers with more affordable and efficient feed solutions.

MyMaryland

Seed Round in 2013
MyMaryland.net is the easiest and most meaningful way to contact your elected officials in the Maryland General Assembly and Congress.