Polsky Exchange Capital Series - CAST US: A Cleveland Avenue Fund
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Polsky Exchange Capital Series - CAST US: A Cleveland Avenue Fund

This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital.

By Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Date and time

Thursday, May 2 · 9 - 10am CDT

Location

Polsky Exchange North

1452 East 53rd Street Chicago, IL 60615

About this event

  • 1 hour

Speaker: Jason Mercer, Principal - CAST US Due Diligence, CAST US - A Cleveland Avenue Fund.

CAST US is a $70 million initiative that will bridge the capital and resource gap impacting Black, Latinx, and women entrepreneurs in Chicago’s South and West Side neighborhoods.


This series features presentations by capital providers and information about how to access different forms of capital. Each investor or lender will speak on:


• The types of businesses they fund and the funding they make available,

• What makes a successful ask for capital,

• Examples of success stories, and

• How to apply/pitch for funds.


* This is a hybrid event. If you need to join virtually, please look for the Zoom link sent via email before the event. If you're planning to attend the session remotely, please be aware that you will be instructed to register through Zoom in order to access the virtual session.




Questions? Contact Isra Omar at isra.omar@chicagobooth.edu.


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Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation drives the creation of new businesses and partnerships at the University of Chicago and across the world. As the leading expert in venture creation and the dedicated resource for UChicago’s global community, the Polsky Center advances the knowledge and practice of entrepreneurship and accelerates the path to market for groundbreaking ideas. Through education, resources, and programs, the Polsky Center commercializes discoveries, partners with companies, and attracts venture capital. By igniting a spirit of innovation and fostering connections that extend across the University, city, region and world, the Polsky Center enables more ideas to have a meaningful impact on society. Learn more at polsky.uchicago.edu.