Investing in rural entrepreneurship

Advancing tech-focused entrepreneurship in rural communities

We launched the SBC Innovation Fund (CIF), a dedicated seed fund designed to invest in tech-enabled startups located in rural Opportunity Zones. CIF focuses on high-potential technology-driven companies in rural regions that are often overlooked by traditional venture capital.

Our mission is to identify, invest in, and support exceptional rural tech entrepreneurs—helping them accelerate growth, create quality jobs, and strengthen the economic foundations of small communities across the United States.

CIF primarily invests in revenue-generating companies that require capital to scale their operations. We typically participate in seed rounds and can serve either as the lead investor or as a contributing partner within a broader funding round.

Capital investment opportunities for Vermont founded companies

Launched in 2024, the Green Mountain Accelerator Fund (GMAF)—created by Simplify Business Consultancy in partnership with the Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA)—supports scalable entrepreneurship and tech job creation in rural Vermont by investing in early-stage tech startups.

This fund provides critical capital to Vermont-based startups, with intentional support for female founders, helping innovative early-stage companies grow into successful businesses while strengthening the state’s rural tech ecosystem.

GMAF exclusively invests in Vermont startups operating outside of Chittenden County and is actively seeking high-potential tech companies that meet the fund’s investment criteria.