Access Ventures

About the fund

Render Capital is a $15 million fund designed to provide early-stage risk capital to entrepreneurs in Louisville and Southern Indiana, addressing the regional need for startup funding and stimulating economic growth. The fund offers a range of financing options for local businesses, including through initiatives like the Render Competition, with the goal of removing barriers for entrepreneurs who lack access to capital in mid-American cities. It reflects Access Ventures' broader philosophy of leveraging blended and flexible capital structures to unlock investment opportunities that advance both mission and financial returns, rooted in the belief that capital is one of the most powerful tools for human flourishing, and when aligned with values, it can deliver both impact and profit.