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Find Ventures Closes After Six Years of Supporting Startups

9/9/2025

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Find Ventures, a Washington-based program for early-stage startups, is closing after six years due to funding issues.
Established in 2019, it supported underrepresented entrepreneurs with non-dilutive funding and mentorship.
Despite helping startups secure millions, it faced challenges as venture capital markets tightened.
Co-founder Elizabeth Scallon cited a changing macro environment and donor hesitance as closure reasons.
Remaining funds will support the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Washington.

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Story summary

Find Ventures, a Washington-based program for early-stage startups, is closing after six years due to funding issues.
Established in 2019, it supported underrepresented entrepreneurs with non-dilutive funding and mentorship.
Despite helping startups secure millions, it faced challenges as venture capital markets tightened.
Co-founder Elizabeth Scallon cited a changing macro environment and donor hesitance as closure reasons.
Remaining funds will support the Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Washington.