What Does
It Mean To Be Nimble?
We use entrepreneurship and upskilling programs as the vehicle to ensure the Black and Latinx community in Central Indiana are thriving in their pursuit for economic freedom today and tomorrow.
501(c)(3)
From Indianapolis, IN
Our Programs
The Stats
What is the Black Experience?
It will take
For Black families
to close the wealth gap.
Less Than
Of Venture Funding
is awarded to Black founders.
Black Women receive
Of all Venture Capital Funding
There is a
Venture Funding Gap
being faced by Black founders
Solutions Today for Tomorrow’s Success
We believe technology and entrepreneurship is the key to generational wealth for the Black community.
Embracing technological advancements and promoting entrepreneurial ventures will drive economic progress and social mobility.
Our Vision
Create collaborative opportunities and programming, and incubate new start-ups founded by Black and Latinx founders.
Our Mission
Eliminate every barrier to access and opportunity that prevents achievement for people of color. Generational wealth is our goal.
$100k awarded to female founders
Be Nimble Foundation is a 501(c)(3) social enterprise taking a qualitative and quantitative approach to creating fully diverse and inclusive tech ecosystems.
Kelli Jones – Co-CEO, Be Nimble
Meet Our Founders
Katara McCarty
CEO & Founder, Exhale
Exhale is an emotional well-being app designed specifically for Black Women.
Darye Henry
Founder, After School HQ
An online platform that allows parents to find, register, and pay for activities.
Darrian & Devin Mikell
Co-Founders, Qualifi
A virtual interview platform that allows recruiters to interview 7x more candidates.
Taelor Holland
Founder, Romona
Innovative, holistic skincare solutions that effectively address hormonal challenges.
Sam Badoo
Founder, Fleri
Fleri helps immigrants protect their loved ones and save money on insurance.
Nicole Kearney
Founder, Sip&Share Wines
Sip & Share Wines is a boutique winery producing hand crafted vegan wines.
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VentureCapital
Our fund provides the necessary capital to fuel your company’s expansion, whether it’s scaling operations, entering new markets, or developing new products. Choosing to partner with our firm is about more than just securing funding. It’s about gaining a strategic partner committed to your company’s long-term success.
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StrategicGuidance
We bring a wealth of industry knowledge and experience. We then offer strategic advice and mentorship to help you navigate complex business challenges. We also take an active role in governance by joining your company’s board of directors, contributing to key decision-making processes.
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NetworkAccess
We have extensive networks of industry contacts, including potential customers, partners, and suppliers, which can be invaluable for business development. Our connections can help you attract top-tier talent to build a high-performing team.
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OperationalSupport
We often provide hands-on operational support, helping you optimize processes, improve efficiency, and scale effectively. Companies in our portfolio benefit from thee operational best practices and playbooks that we have developed through our experience with other successful companies.
