Frequently Asked Questions

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Background and Basics

What is Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures?

Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV) provides early-stage innovators with access to capital and resources to help them develop and scale. MSISV includes two in-house accelerator programs – a Lab designed for startup founders and a Collaborative to support emerging nonprofits. Our mission is to foster a more equitable and sustainable investment landscape.

 

Why was MSISV started?

Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures (MSISV) builds on the successes of the Inclusive Ventures Lab and the Sustainable Solutions Collaborative, which together have distributed $30M+ in capital to 100+ startups and organizations in the last eight years. MSISV leverages Morgan Stanley’s integrated firm approach and deep expertise to better serve the needs of early-stage startups and nonprofits.

 

What is the MSISV Lab?

The Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Lab (MSISVL) is an in-house accelerator that provides early-stage innovators who may have experienced systemic barriers to accessing capital and/or have a focus on sustainability with access to capital and resources to scale innovative solutions globally.

 

Who is eligible for the MSISV Lab?

Ideal startups will include:

  • Companies with founders who may have experienced systemic barriers to accessing capital and/or have a focus on sustainability
  • Companies that are technology or technology-enabled and fall within the Seed to Series A funding round stage
  • Companies that have launched a product into the market with demonstrated revenues

 

What is the MSISV Collaborative?

The Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Collaborative (MSISVC) is an in-house accelerator that provides emerging nonprofits that may have experienced systemic barriers to accessing funding and/or have a focus on sustainability with access to capital and resources to scale innovative solutions globally.

 

Who is eligible for the MSISV Collaborative?

Ideal organizations will include:

  • Nonprofits with a clear and demonstrated business plan
  • Nonprofits that may have experienced systemic barriers to accessing funding and/or have a focus on sustainability
  • Nonprofits that are focused on advancing a high-impact scalable solution

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