EnrichHER Selected as Finalist for 2019 SXSW Pitch
EnrichHER to showcase EnrichHER Funding in the Social & Culture category
Atlanta, GA — January 8, 2019 — EnrichHER, a FinTech company that is disrupting traditional and predatory lending terms through its credit model and lending environment for women-led ventures, was selected as a finalist in the Social & Culture category for the 11th annual SXSW Pitch®(formerly SXSW Accelerator).
SXSW Pitch is the marquee event of South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference & Festivals (March 8-17, 2019) Entrepreneurship & Startup Track, where leading startups from around the world showcase some of the most impressive technology innovations to a panel of hand-picked judges and a live audience. Out of the more than 800 companies that applied to present at SXSW Pitch 2019, EnrichHER was selected among the 50 finalists spanning 10 separate categories.
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The two-day event will be held the first weekend of SXSW Conference & Festivals, Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, on the fourth floor of the Downtown Hilton Austin, Salon D/E. The event will then culminate with the 2019 SXSW Pitch Awards Ceremony on Sunday evening, March 10, where winning startups from each category and a Best in Show winner will be announced and honored.
SXSW Pitch will feature finalists across the following 10 categories: Artificial Intelligence, Augmented & Virtual Reality, Blockchain, Enterprise & Smart Data, Entertainment & Content, Health & Wearables, Hyper-Connected Communities, Social & Culture, Sports & Performance Data, and Transportation & Delivery.
EnrichHER will present among four other companies in the Social & Culture category on Saturday, March 9th, 2019.
EnrichHER Funding enables smart investing for a wide range of people who are interested in creating social impact with their capital as well as gaining a return on investment immediately through debt-based investment.
EnrichHER Funding has received regulatory approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (FINRA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to help women secure financing to grow their ventures. EnrichHER is disrupting traditional and predatory lending terms through its credit model and lending environment. EnrichHER’s lending platform is fueling the growth of women-led businesses by enabling female founders to secure capital in an affordable and non-dilutive way. Similar to Kiva, we provide investors with an opportunity to lend to small businesses. Loans range from $30,000 to $75,000 and are made to pre-screened women-led companies."For more than a decade, we’ve had the pleasure of watching the leading startups of today and tomorrow successfully capture the attention of investors, partners and prospective customers – giving innovative CEOs the added boost and confidence they sometimes need to exceed the goals they've set for themselves and their teams,” said SXSW Pitch Event Producer Chris Valentine. “Of the 453 companies we’ve seen deliver their pitches on stage, 71 percent have gone on to secure funding, and 16 percent were acquired through 2018. We’re both proud and excited about where our past finalists have gone and where this year’s group is sure to go.”
For more information about SXSW Pitch and to view the complete list of finalists, visit: https://www.sxsw.com/pitch
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About EnrichHER
EnrichHER focuses on social change, empowerment, and creative uses of monetary value and micro-cap investing in women-led small businesses. EnrichHER believes that every woman who possesses the entrepreneurial spirit and is willing to put in the hard work to execute her vision deserves access to capital and resources. Therefore, we have taken the initiative to create an ecosystem that helps women get funding to grow incredible ventures through capital (EnrichHER Funding) and connections (EnrichHER Spark). EnrichHER Funding enables smart investing for a wide range of people who are interested in creating social impact with their capital as well as gaining a return on investment through debt-based investment.
About SXSW
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. The event, an essential destination for global professionals, features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, and a variety of networking opportunities. SXSW proves that the most unexpected discoveries happen when diverse topics and people come together. SXSW 2019 will take place March 8-17.
Media Contact:
Dr. Roshawnna Novellus
EnrichHER
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We are…
The world’s first and only, women entrepreneur-focused, debt-based funding platform.
A groundbreaking movement to unite founders and funders who share a vision for sustainable women-led ventures.
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What we do?
We help women get up to $250,000 to grow their business
Our Mission
We believe in inclusive economic growth and disrupting traditional and predatory access to small business financing. To create opportunities for women-led businesses, we focus on social change, empowerment and creative uses of monetary value. Through EnrichHER Funding, EnrichHER Society, and EnrichHER Spark, we are an ecosystem of entrepreneurs and capital providers who have pledged to support 10,000 women grow incredible ventures.
How you can participate in the EnrichHER Community?
Apply for funding here.
Invest in a female founder here.
Make a donation here.
Join our online community here.
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