HOW IT BEGAN:
The recommendation of Dr. Breeden’s first Fuze Fund was rooted in his experience leading Emerging Entrepreneurs, Inc., a non-profit dedicated to providing startup training to underserved communities, particularly veterans and minorities. “While leading Emerging Entrepreneurs, Inc., I saw firsthand how difficult it was for underrepresented entrepreneurs to get the funding and support they need to succeed,” Dr. Breeden explains. “It became clear to me that the Venture Capital environment was not fully supporting these communities.” This knowledge grew into a great vision during Dr.’s studies. Breeden MBA at Syracuse Universitywhere the project title team was combined with research from the university’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families. “The idea to launch a fund focused on empowering projects led by veterans, minorities, and women led began during my time Syracuse,” he continues. “Even a few years ago and I went to finish my doctoral studies at this school University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignThe hope that one day I will start a fund never left me. Less than four months after defending my dissertation, at the end of 2021 and in the middle of the pandemic, the Fuze Fund and its travel fund were formed. “
The numbers are telling: in 2022, a few startups received only 1.1% of the capital’s revenue, despite their growing presence in the startup ecosystem. Investment has dropped to less than 1% by 2023. The Fuze Fund is committed to changing this by investing institutional capital in promising early stage investments in industries such as technology, education, and financial services. But the Fuze Fund’s commitment is more than just investing; provides founders with a strong network of partners, including organizations, non-profits, and industry leaders—all working together to increase sustainable growth. “We understand that money alone does not drive success – it is the support and resources that surround it,” Dr. Breeden continues. “That’s why we’re building an ecosystem that connects founders with the right people and tools, helping them navigate the challenges of growing and scaling with confidence.”
While the company’s development fund, Fuze Venture Growth Fund I, will focus on investments led by different management teams with different types of businesses, especially in areas such as EdTech, AI & Robotics, Consumer Packaged Goods, Fintech, and Digital Services, Fuze Fund is also. exploring adjacent industries that leverage technology to drive innovation and create transformative change.
FUZE FUND ADDS SUPPORT BY INSTALLING PLATFORM:
In addition to its fundraising programs, Fuze Fund offers a robust range of leadership consulting services tailored to the needs of organizations, startup communities, and founders. From fund management and follow-up to capital raising and ecosystem development, Fuze Fund’s consulting team provides hands-on expertise to guide emerging businesses. These services ensure that founders and organizations have a clear path to success in an increasingly competitive market. “We are eager to partner with firms, organizations, and institutions that believe in the power of co-investment, knowledge sharing, and positive collaboration,” says Breeden. “Impact is not limited to wiring funds. Rather, creating real, lasting results is a comprehensive task that requires a range of factors, from raising capital to building partnerships to leveraging data and knowledge to make informed business decisions.”
ABOUT DR. TJ BREEDEN, EMPLOYEE & MANAGER OF THE MONTH:
Dr. TJ Breeden is a nationally recognized businessman who represents members of the transition service, nonprofits, and youth. Honored by President Obama as a “Champion of Change” as part of the former administration’s “Winning the Future” initiative, TJ was celebrated for his leadership in advancing economic opportunities for minority and veteran entrepreneurs. He was also named “Veterans Entrepreneurship Advocate of the Year” by the US Small Business Administration, received BlackEnterprise Magazine’s “Modern Man of Distinction” award, and Radio One’s “Cathy Hughes Business Community Service”. TJ also serves as Director of a leading philanthropy organization with the mission of advancing equitable philanthropic investment in black communities.
Recently, Dr. Breeden has been accepted into the United States Department of Education and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) “US Speaker Program,” where they will be given the opportunity to support US government offices and offices around the world to speak with leaders, officials, and experts on topics important to the US, including but not limited to social business and energy equity business investing in various startups. Finally, he is a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., ForbesBLK (a global community of Black entrepreneurs and leaders driving systematic change in business, culture, and society), and BLCK VC, a network dedicated to empowering Black investors. and resources are needed to push for greater integration in the business finance industry.
THE STUDY IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR ENROLLMENT:
Fuze Venture Growth Fund I is currently in its application phase, and while the transfer of funds will begin once the fund is fully subscribed, qualified investors are welcome to apply. Entrepreneurs and investors alike are invited to join the Fuze Fund network and contribute to a program that is driving diversity and innovation within the venture capital landscape. “We’re building more than just a fund. We’re building a community that enables talented, underrepresented writers to thrive. This fund is about change, and we invite like-minded entrepreneurs to join us on this journey of change!”
ABOUT THE FUZE FUND:
Fuze Fund is a management platform dedicated to empowering startups by providing capital, management, and resources. For more information, visit www.fuze.fund.
Media Contact
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