Veterans are 45% more likely to start their own business, and one out of 10 small businesses in the U.S. are veteran-owned. That's around 2.4 million businesses.
Even with that entrepreneurial spirit, there are significant barriers for veterans entering the marketplace on their own.
ACP Ventures is committed to empowering veteran and active duty military spouse entrepreneurs with a transformative blend of on-demand resources, a 1-on-1 year long mentorship with an industry expert, and an accessible Village of supporters.
Our mission is to cultivate a legacy of informed veterans and active duty military spouses who venture their entrepreneurial journey with intention, creating enduring impact for themselves and their communities.
Join us in creating a legacy of knowledgeable, empowered military-connected entrepreneurs. Venture with us, and together, let's build a future of endless possibilities.
Take the first step today, and become a part of ACP Ventures. Your entrepreneurial journey awaits, with a Village ready to support you every step of the way.
ACP welcomes applications from service members, veterans and spouses who meet the following eligibility criteria:
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Active duty service members (including members of the Reserve and National Guard).
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Veterans of the armed forces that have served at least 180 days on active duty orders since September 11, 2001.
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Surviving spouses and spouses of severely wounded post-9/11 veterans.
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Service members who served less than 180 days of active duty since 9/11, but who were injured while serving or training.
For exceptions to this policy, please email the ACP Ventures team at acp-ventures@acp-usa.org with an explanation of your circumstances.
If you served prior to 9/11, please join us on www.acp-usa.org/village for support from thousands of small business entrepreneurs and advisors.
