New Business Support: Investment Program for Innovative Startups
This act establishes a new financial support program for promising startups across the United States, especially those outside major tech hubs. The goal is to help them access capital, create jobs, and accelerate economic growth. Citizens may benefit from new employment opportunities and local economic development.
Key points
Creation of the "Innovation and Startups Equity Investment Program" within the Department of the Treasury, with a budget of $1.5 billion to support startups.
An additional $500 million allocated for programs supporting follow-on investments in existing startups.
Funds will be distributed to states that establish their own investment programs, with a focus on businesses outside major venture capital centers.
The program aims to support startups that have been in existence for less than 10 years, have high return potential, and annual revenues of up to $25 million.
Special emphasis on supporting businesses majority-owned or managed by women, minorities, or military veterans, as well as those located in rural or low-income areas.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_1020
Sponsor: Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]
Process start date: 2021-02-11