Minority Entrepreneurship Institute
Overview
Minority Entrepreneurship Institute is a seed-stage impact investing firm that provides capital, mentorship, and resources to minority-owned businesses through pitch competitions and fellowship programs.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuemby | Jan 2025 | SAFE | Co-investor |
| AfroLandTV, Inc. | Jul 2020 | Grant | Co-investor |
Key People
Jaylon L. Smith
Founder
Michael V. Ledo
General Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Minority Entrepreneurship Institute based?
Minority Entrepreneurship Institute is headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.
When was Minority Entrepreneurship Institute founded?
Minority Entrepreneurship Institute was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does Minority Entrepreneurship Institute have?
Minority Entrepreneurship Institute has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Minority Entrepreneurship Institute's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Cuemby, AfroLandTV, Inc..
What was Minority Entrepreneurship Institute's most recent investment shown here?
Minority Entrepreneurship Institute's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cuemby in 2025.
What sectors does Minority Entrepreneurship Institute focus on?
Minority Entrepreneurship Institute focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does Minority Entrepreneurship Institute focus on?
Stage focus information for Minority Entrepreneurship Institute is not publicly available.
What is Minority Entrepreneurship Institute's AUM?
Minority Entrepreneurship Institute's assets under management are estimated between $25.0M and $25.0M.