Startups Without Borders Information

We envision a world where everyone has the opportunity to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions, regardless of their passport. We invest in this future by inspiring, connecting, and backing some of the most overlooked founders today: newcomer entrepreneurs. By supporting early-stage founders, strengthening entrepreneurial ecosystems, and creating direct pathways to capital and markets, we turn untapped potential into scalable businesses that generate economic growth and drive innovation. We strengthen and reform the systems that enable entrepreneurial growth and access to capital, bridging the private and public sectors to create durable pathways for globally experienced entrepreneurs. The impact compounds as founders scale, create jobs, and contribute to shared prosperity across both newcomer and host communities. Since 2018, we have supported 20,000 entrepreneurs in 15 countries across The Middle East, Africa and Europe by partnering up with 500 world class corporations, international organizations and academia such as UNHCR, UNDP, Meta, and Google. The Startups Without Borders ecosystem also includes: - Startups Without Borders Angels: a community with over 200 investors and 80 VC partners representing over $193 Billion in AUM. - Startups Without Borders Chapters: Independently-run communities of entrepreneurs in cities across the world that aim to scale Startups Without Borders’ impact through online and offline activities. - Startups Without Borders Podcast: A business interview show that uncovers the unspoken lessons of migrant and refugee entrepreneurs.