Equipping Atlanta’s fastest-growing, highest potential Black founders with the resources and confidence to take their business to the next level.
7-month Non-dilutive Program
Exclusively for Black Founders
“I remember the early days of scaling Partpic, it was challenging to find the right mentors and investor network to help accelerate our growth and think big. The ScaleUp ATL program offers a network of trust a founder can lean on and have the support they need to accelerate their personal and company growth.”
Scale Ups, Not Start Ups
from our regional network of experts and entrepreneurs
Get matched with a founder-to-founder mentor who has worked through similar challenges to successfully scale their business.
We’ll also curate mentor calls with entrepreneurs and operating experts in Endeavor's regional network
for tactical deep dives around
specific business challenges.
for the dynamic challenges
of scaling up
Find circles of trust and unexpected comparables within local and regional ScaleUp programming.
With only 3-4 companies selected per year and similarly exclusive cohorts in Endeavor’s other US markets, ScaleUp offers a unique peer group that understands the personal and operational challenges of leading a high growth business.
top tier resources to
ace and accelerate your next chapter
Level up your leadership with
an Executive Coach.
Make sure your books are buttoned up and your financial modeling is sound with an in depth review.
Get introductions to and coaching from our regional investor network.
+ deals on Zoom, Carta, and more.
Apply by April 1st
Program runs May - November 2022
How to apply: Upload your completed application, along with any supporting documents that you feel would help us better understand your growth to date and long-term potential, to this google form. The content of your submission is and will remain confidential, as will any information shared in the interview process.
Eligibility Criteria: ScaleUp is a non-dilutive program exclusively for high-growth Seed to Series A stage entrepreneurs in the greater Atlanta area. Ambitious and accomplished bootstrappers are welcomed. At least one member of the founding team must be Black.
Commitment: Selected entrepreneurs will participate in monthly programming and receive hyper-curated mentorship and services for the dynamic challenges of scaling up: a time commitment of 3+ hours per month, from May to November 2022.
Please note that the donation for ScaleUp ATL is $2000. As a nonprofit organization of, by, and for entrepreneurs, paying it forward is an integral part of Endeavor’s model. Think Big, Scale Up, and Give Back!
Questions? If you have any questions about ScaleUp or the application process, please reach out to rachel.kazungu@endeavor.org