Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator Application Form

The Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator program is focused on addressing barriers to financial equity and expanding financial access for tech startups aligned to Northwestern Mutual’s key strategic areas of focus including fintech, insurtech, digital health and data analytics Eligibility for the Accelerator program is designed to support those entrepreneurs who have been historically underserved in accessing capital. Such circumstances could include, but are not limited to, entrepreneurs and startups from economically disadvantaged communities that have faced systemic barriers to funding, financial access, inclusion or prosperity. The program seeks applicants demonstrating a viable business model, growth potential and a clear vision for leveraging the program’s resources. This inclusive approach aims to bridge the gap in capital accessibility, fostering a diverse and innovative landscape. Applicants should submit their applications with a short statement discussing their personal circumstances and/or challenges that supports the eligibility criteria.

First Name

Last Name

Personal Pronouns

Please select your personal pronouns. Why do pronouns matter? Read more here: https://lgbtlifecenter.org/pronouns/

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Phone Number

Do not include your country code.

City

State

For US and Canadian applicants only. If you are outside of the US or Canada, please select "Other."

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Country

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Program

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Company Name

Website

Description

Describe your business in 3-10 sentences.

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Business Model

Describe your business model in 3-10 sentences. How does the company currently or plan to make money?

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Personal Statement

Provide a statement describing your personal circumstances and/or challenges that support the program’s eligibility criteria.

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Have Customers

Do you currently have any customers using your product or service?

Generating Revenue

Is the company generating revenue?

Competitors

Who are your competitors? Competitors can be other companies providing the same product/service, working with the same customer base, or both. Remember, every business has competitors, even if the "status quo" is the main competition.

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Team

Tell us about your team (even if it is just you). What backgrounds and skills do you have to make your company a success?

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Traction

May include revenue generated in the last month, revenue generated in the lifetime of your company, monthly revenue growth rate, number of customers, notable customers, number of paid or unpaid pilots, etc.

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Industry

Which industry groups describe your company? We use Crunchbase industry groups and industries. You can find a full list here: https://support.crunchbase.com/hc/en-us/articles/360043146954-What-Industries-are-included-in-Crunchbase- Please select all that apply.

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Industry Priority Areas

In order to be eligible for Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator, your company must be aligned with one or more of the following industries: Fintech, Insurtech, Digital Health, or Data Analytics. Please select all that apply:

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Keywords

Please select up to 15 keywords that further describe your business.

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Full-Time Employees

Only include employees working more than 20 hours per week. Eligible personnel may be paid or unpaid. Do not include personnel working less than 20 hours.

Part-Time Employees

Only include employees working less than 20 hours per week (including yourself). Eligible personnel may be paid or unpaid. Do not include personnel working more than 20 hours.

Investment Stage

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Funding to Date

What is the exact dollar value of funding that you have received from accredited investors? (USD)

Currently Fundraising

Are you currently fundraising?

Pitch Deck

Please attach your investor pitch deck (as a PDF).

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Executive Summary

Please attach your executive summary (as a PDF).

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Biggest Challenges

Besides funding, what are the biggest challenges facing your company now?

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Program Goals

Were you to be selected for this program, what are the top three objectives you would like gener8tor to help achieve?

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Reason for Selection

In 2-5 sentences, why should we select your team to participate in our program?

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Financial Advisor

Do you currently have a Northwestern Mutual financial advisor or any financial advisor?

Yes, Northwestern Mutual
Yes, Other
No, None

Would you be interested in connecting with a Northwestern Mutual financial advisor?

Founder Demographics

Please select all that apply.

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CEO Demographics

Please select all that apply.

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Referral Source

How did you hear about this program?

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Previous Programs

Have you participated in any previous gener8tor programs?

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