The Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab is an intensive five-month accelerator designed to help further develop and scale startups, culminating in a Demo Day and showcase presentation to the investor community.
Our in-house startup accelerator promotes financial inclusion and provides access to capital for early-stage technology and technology-enabled companies.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a global leader in executing transactions in cash equity and equity-related products for institutional clients around the world. These products include common stocks, global depository receipts and exchange-traded funds.
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Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab
Aim and Benefits of Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab
- Investment of Capital: Morgan Stanley provides participating companies with $250,000 for each company in our New York-based program and £250,000 for each company in our London-based program in exchange for a 5% equity stake.
- Powerful Networks: We introduce startups to our bankers, financial advisors, technology experts and others who can connect each company to their industry networks. We also give them access to potential clients and the investor ecosystem at large.
- Mentoring and More: Morgan Stanley pairs each startup with hand-picked mentors, entrepreneurs in residence and advisors who provide counsel, sales and leadership coaching, to help each company grow and scale.
- Tailored Curriculum: The Lab customizes a curriculum for each startup, including finance and sales strategy, marketing and branding, and private sessions with industry experts.
- Pitch Day to Investors: Our program culminates in a Demo Day during which all participants can raise their profiles with presentations to investors, potential business partners and customers.
Requirements for Morgan Stanley Inclusive Ventures Lab Qualification
The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:
- Is an underrepresented founder, co-founder, CTO or other C-suite member.
- Has founded a technology or technology-enabled startup that falls within the Seed to Series A funding round stage.
- Has launched product with demonstrated revenues that validate the initial business model and market opportunity.
Application Deadline
March 15, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Morgan Stanley on morganstanley.theonevalley.com to apply
For more details, visit Morgan Stanley website.
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