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Read about our mission and vision, and learn about our programs for entrepreneurs and programs for ESOs.
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Join us in building a financial system that works for entrepreneurs solving the world’s toughest challenges.
Why Support Our Mission
Entrepreneurs around the world are building solutions to climate resilience, food systems, financial inclusion, and health access. Yet 8 out of 10 impact startups cannot access the capital they need to grow.
The problem is not a shortage of ideas — it’s a shortage of capital designed to support them.
Village Capital partners with foundations, corporations, and donors to redesign how capital flows, unlocking the social and financial capital entrepreneurs need to scale solutions that strengthen communities and markets.
Your support helps Village Capital unlock the social and financial capital entrepreneurs need to build resilient businesses and stronger communities.
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Our Partners
For every $1 Village Capital has raised, our alumni have raised $90 in follow-on capital.
Over 100 corporations, foundations, and public institutions have supported our mission. Past and current partners include:
We are a 501(c)(3) organization, EIN 27-4059343. All contributions are tax-deductible (for US-based donors). No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.
Looking for other ways to give? For more information on giving via check, ACH/wire transfer, IRA assets, donor-advised funds (DAFs), or other methods – contact us at partnerships@vilcap.com
News & Insights
Village Capital Impact Report 2025
Our 2025 impact report explores why today’s growth logic is failing – and what’s possible when capital supports resilience and long-term value instead of endless expansion.
How We Are Strengthening Ecosystem Infrastructure for Startups in Africa
Accelerators and other startup programs in Africa play a key role helping entrepreneurs in the region succeed. But they often lack the resources needed to accomplish their jobs effectively. We are changing that.
Critical Role of ESOs in Advancing Impact Investing in Africa
Entrepreneur Support Organizations (ESOs) play a vital role in bridging the gap between promising ventures and investors seeking measurable impact.
Meet our Founders
Financial Solutions for Migrants is an accelerator for impact-driven startups developing bold solutions that have the potential to increase the financial inclusion of migrants, including refugees, and especially targeting women.
Hear from the startup founders in the program from across MENA region, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia, and get to know their stories on the VilCap blog.
Join the Village Capital Giving Circle
You can be a part of the solution by supporting Village Capital, a nonprofit organization leading the growth of sustainable and impactful businesses by unlocking social and financial capital for early-stage entrepreneurs building emergent solutions for environmental, social, and economic challenges.
As a member of the Village Capital Giving Circle, you help us lead the way in providing the tools, technologies, and processes to drive capital to a broader and more diverse set of entrepreneurs.
Providing unrestricted funding on an annual basis allows us to scale and innovate the approaches needed to reshape the early stage impact capital ecosystem.
As a Giving Circle member, you receive the following benefits: