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We are the largest national platform offering business accelerators and grant programs for diverse-led businesses across the U.S.
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Hex Code
Color name
RGB
HSL
CMYK
#A6A8AC
Aluminium
166, 168, 172
220, 3, 66
3, 2, 0, 33
#D6E34A
Wattle
214, 227, 74
65, 73, 59
6, 0, 67, 11
#012160
Midnight Blue
1, 33, 96
220, 98, 19
99, 66, 0, 62
Founders First CDC is a community development corporation and national platform that helps diverse-led, employer-based small businesses across the United States access capital and build lasting community impact. Through business accelerators, funding-readiness education, coaching, and grants, it supports founders as they strengthen operations, plan for growth, and scale their companies. Its Passport offerings include a self-paced course with assessments and action planning, live expert-led sessions on marketing, sales, operations, and finance, and a premium option with advisor support, consulting, and financial tools.
Founders First also offers Zebra Leadership, a program for developing founders’ leadership and team systems, and FastPath, an accelerator for growth-driven B2B businesses. Grant opportunities include national awards for veteran, mother-owned, and LGBTQIA+ businesses, combining micro-grants with program access. A founder community and practical resources, including webinars, events, and success stories, complement its programs.
The organization reports serving more than 5,000 member companies over ten years, deploying over $20 million in capital, and helping create 2,777 full-time jobs
How do I download the Founders First CDC logo?
The Founders First CDC logo comes in two versions: dark icon and light logo. Download as transparent PNG or JPEG.
What are Founders First CDC's brand colors?
The Founders First CDC color palette uses the hex codes #A6A8AC, #D6E34A and #012160.
The Founders First CDC name, logos and brand assets are trademarks of Founders First CDC and its affiliates. Brandfetch isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Founders First CDC. Their use is subject to Founders First CDC's brand guidelines.