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Investment ManagementNew York, United States2-10 Employees
Startup52 is an early-stage accelerator based in New York City with a focus on increasing diversity in tech. Founded by Chike Ukaegbu, it aims to identify and develop entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups in startup entrepreneurship and technology, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants, and other underserved founders. The organization operates within the investment management ecosystem and provides support to early-stage ventures to build tech skills and advance their startups, positioning itself as the first sole diversity-focused accelerator in New York. The company is located in New York, New York, and its activities include engaging with partners and experts to address real-world challenges faced by diverse founders, as evidenced by a 2016 collaboration with Microsoft that brought together panelists and speakers to discuss issues and solutions for women in STEM.