Plug In Ventures Selected by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation for 2026
Early-stage capital is shifting from simply funding startups to building the infrastructure founders need to become investment-ready and create enduring companies.
The Future of Early-Stage Capital: Building the Infrastructure Behind Innovation
Early-stage capital is shifting from simply funding startups to building the infrastructure founders need to become investment-ready and create enduring companies.
Plug In Ventures Launches Enterprise Growth Residency to Accelerate Underrepresented Founders to Series A
New 12-Month Program Provides Late Seed-Stage Enterprise AI & Automation Companies with Non-Dilutive Capital & Investment, Sales Infrastructure, and Investor Access — Launching May 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA — March 2026 — Plug In Ventures (PIV), a leading entrepreneurship ecosystem with nearly a decade of experience supporting underrepresented founders, today announced the launch of its […]
Kwame Terra Named to Black Health Connect’s 40 Under 40 List for 2025
Kwame Terra has been named to the Black Health Connect (BHC) 40 Under 40: Class of 2025, a national recognition that honors rising leaders making significant contributions to health equity. Each year, BHC highlights 40 individuals under the age of 40 who are advancing meaningful change in healthcare, policy, and community well-being. Terra was selected […]
Plug In Ventures Doubles Down on Pre-Seed Accelerator
Zero to One: Pre-Seed Acceleration Begins Here Plug In Ventures Launches Pre-Accelerator Program to Empower the Next Generation of Black & Latinx Founders Los Angeles, CA – 5.5.25 — Plug In Ventures, a leading startup support organization committed to advancing economic opportunity for historically excluded founders, is proud to announce the launch of its Pre-Accelerator […]
Double Success: Plug In Alums Carlos Rivera (Subler) and Remy Meraz (Zella) Each Receive Funding Through PledgeLA’s Founder Fund
🌟 Milestone Alert! 💰 Plug In celebrates over $50K in funding granted to our incredible alums, including Carlos Rivera and Remy Meraz. Carlos, an alum of our Cohort 4 Accelerator Program, secured a $25K PledgeLA Grant, while Remy, Co-Founder of Zella Life, also received a PledgeLA Grant. This remarkable achievement highlights their innovation and success. […]
Tech Accelerators Open Doors for Health Care Entrepreneurs of Color
Derek Smith, founder of Plug In South L.A., a tech accelerator supported by CHCF’s Innovation Fund. Photo: Alyssa Pointer When working nights at a San Diego hospital, Steven Moyo, MD, saw many patients whose illnesses could have been prevented had they gotten better access to medical care and health information they could relate to. “Health […]
Plug In South LA Announces Third Tech Accelerator Program To Benefit Black And Latinx Communities
Plug In South LA Announces Third Tech Accelerator Program To Benefit Black And Latinx Communities Plug In South LA has announced its third tech accelerator program focused on Black and Latinx communities. In a press release announcement, it was revealed that they are looking for startup founders focused on healthcare tech, climate and sustainability, digital media, and […]