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IBA Ventures

an acceleration platform that connects social innovators to business advisors, impact investors and other entrepreneurs

Description

IBA Ventures (Inclusive Business Accelerator) is a global online platform and network designed to support inclusive business entrepreneurs — founders whose ventures generate profitable impact for underserved and low‑income communities. Through the IBA platform, companies can create venture profiles, connect with mentorship, showcase investment opportunities, and engage with a global pool of investors interested in inclusive, high‑growth business models

Eligibility

Inclusive business ventures focused on sustainable impact in underserved or low‑income communities.
• Startups with defined products, business models, and market potential who want to connect to global investors and mentors. 
• Teams ready to build a public pitch and fundraising profile.

Process

Register Venture Profile: Founders join the IBA platform and submit key business information (pitch, team, metrics, documents). 

Mentorship Connection: Access to a global pool of business mentors who can offer guidance across finance, marketing, sales, HR, and legal areas — often free of charge. 

Investor Engagement Tools: Use platform features to track fundraising progress, register campaigns, and attract investor interest. 

Capital Introduction: Potential investors (Angels, VCs, social impact funds) can view profiles and engage with founders; deal terms are negotiated directly between founders and investors, not set by IBA. 

What an Applicant can Obtain

Online platform profile to present business, team, pitch materials, and traction.
Access to free mentorship from international experts across key business domains.
Investor network visibility spanning Angels, VCs, impact funds, and family offices with typical interest ranges from US$100K to ~$10M+.
Fundraising tools and campaign support to refine and promote investment rounds.
Increased exposure and network opportunities through features, newsletters, and platform engagement.