Sengo × Venture Partners

Fund what matters. Together.

Join the Grant Committee and help deploy capital to the founders building the future. No gatekeepers. Real impact.

Join the Committee

The Sengo × Venture Partners Grant Program is opening the doors to grant making. We're bringing together a community of donors who want a seat at the table—evaluating founders, recommending where capital goes, and measuring the real-world impact of every dollar.

The Process

How It Works

Three steps to becoming a grant maker and deploying capital that creates lasting impact.

1

Join the Committee

Apply to become a grant committee member. We welcome donors who share our mission to support innovation.

2

Evaluate & Vote

Review founder applications as a group. Hear pitches, ask questions, and collectively recommend which ventures receive grant funding.

3

Deploy & Track

Watch your capital go to work. We track and report on six key impact metrics so you see the real outcomes of your funding recommendations.

Measuring What Matters

Impact We Seek

We follow the journey of every grant winner across six categories that reflect real-world progress.

Jobs Created

New positions and economic opportunity generated by funded ventures.

Revenue Generated

Top-line growth and commercial traction achieved post-funding.

Follow-On Funding

Additional capital raised after the initial grant, multiplying your impact.

Customer Acquisition

New customers and users gained, validating product-market fit.

Confidence Built

Founder self-efficacy and momentum cultivated through the grant experience.

Press Coverage

Media exposure and visibility earned by funded founders and their ventures.

Who This Is For

Your Seat at the Table

The grant committee is designed for people who want to do more than write a check.

First-Time Donors

New to philanthropy or impact funding? This is a hands-on way to start making a difference.

  • Learn the grant making process
  • Evaluate real founder pitches
  • See your impact measured

Experienced Funders

Already giving? Get closer to where your money goes and help shape funding decisions.

  • Direct involvement in capital allocation
  • Transparent impact reporting
  • Community of aligned funders

Community Leaders

Bring your network and expertise to help founders in your community access capital.

  • Amplify local founders
  • Build philanthropic networks
  • Drive systemic change
Applications Open

Become a Grant Maker

Join the Sengo × Venture Partners Grant Committee and help put capital in the hands of founders who are building the future.

Apply to the Committee
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