For Global Majority Social Entrepreneurs
Some social entrepreneurs face more obstacles to finance than others. These structural barriers hold back business growth and the transformational impact we all want to see.
At Firstport, we’re committed to changing that. In 2024 we partnered with Dechomai and Social Investment Scotland to explore the experiences of global majority social entrepreneurs in Scotland. The Access Report highlighted the key barriers and practical solutions.
In response, we’re co-designing Access Catalyst with global majority-led organisations. This new programme will provide:
- Tailored support to strengthen your enterprise
- Mentoring from people who’ve faced similar challenges
- Participatory decision-making, led by lived experience
If this sounds like you, explore the links below to access support and take the first step towards Access Catalyst investment.
Syncplex Lab incubator is a programme designed to help talented individuals overcome systemic barriers, find co-founders and transform early-stage ideas into socially impactful ventures. Through the incubator, you will have the opportunity to pursue Access Catalyst
LaunchMe is Firstport’s investment readiness programme supporting ambitious social and community enterprises prepare to secure investment to scale. The programme has been re-designed following the Access Report to be more inclusive. If you are a global majority-led organisation, you can apply to LaunchMe to receive Access Catalyst support. Contact Emily, Firstport’s Investment Readiness Programme Manager, for a chat.