About Community Capital
In the financial capital of the world, no entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs should be shut out from bringing the next big idea to life.
Oyate Group’s entrepreneurship program provides three local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with an investment of up to $50,000 and a robust 10-week training program including access to capital, a network of mentors, business and impact models, marketing plans, a coworking space and investor-ready pitch decks.
Founders have the opportunity to pitch their ventures to a panel of esteemed judges in a Shark Tank-style competition to secure capital in exchange for a small percentage of equity that Oyate Group will reinvest in its community programming.
- First-place wins $50,000
- Second-place wins $25,000
- Third-place wins $10,000
2023 Community Capital Applications Closed
The winning entrepreneurs become part of Oyate’s family and are provided continued support after the completion of the program.
2023 Community Capital Winners
Jannelle Cortes
Founder of Groove Trips, secured second place with $25,000 Groove Trips is a subscription-based travel company that creates sustainable, accessible and affordable experiences for BIPOC travelers by personalizing their travel experiences with profiles, travel buddy matching and trip suggestions focusing on art, culture, food and local communities. Groove Trips aims to not only democratize access to travel but also support local economies at these tourist destinations.
Clara Grant
Founder of Skoop, clinched third place with $10,000 Skoop is a visiting veterinary nurse service that offers pet parents in NYC an extra layer of support after their pet has been diagnosed with a chronic condition or may have experienced a crisis or injury. Skoop’s nurses bring their skilled professional services to the homes of pet families to achieve the essential care recommended by their veterinarian.
Antony Chang
Founder of Xtraspots, secured an investment from Oyate Group Xtraspots is a digital platform on a mission to revolutionize urban mobility while fostering sustainable cities by expanding EV charging availability. The supercharged platform offers stress-free, on-demand solutions for seamless parking, expanded EV charging, and new income potential. Xtraspots optimizes the parking spaces of its users to transform a common hassle into a universal opportunity, disrupting traditional parking and advancing EV charging.
Eligibility Criteria
Accelerator Program
Community Capital Judges
Winners Will Also Receive