StartUpNV Reports How Its Programs and Investments Supported Nevada’s Startup Economy in Advance of National Entrepreneur Day, Nov. 17

National Entrepreneur Day is next Tuesday, Nov. 17, and  StartUpNV, a statewide nonprofit incubator and accelerator for Nevada-based startups, is looking back on the success of its programs and investments in 2026 to support Nevada’s growing startup economy.

The three StartUpNV-affiliated venture capital funds, FundNV, AngelNV, and 1864 Fund had more than 460 investors who together invested a total of $23 million in multiple companies this year. These investments were then matched with funds from Nevada’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).

The StartUpNV-affiliated funds also returned $2.6 million in capital to investors in 2026, besting 90% of peer funds that have distributed zero cash back to investors and beating Silicon Valley venture capital standards by more than 250%.

StartUpNV offers entrepreneurs numerous educational programs – all for free – that cater to every stage of a startup’s lifecycle – from ideation and bringing a product to market to raising capital and scaling a business. The programs cover topics like sales and marketing, scaling, investment fundamentals, pitch decks, and competing for federal funding as well as offering founders the opportunity to get advice from mentors on fundraising, operations, and growth.

• In 2026, StartUpNV’s education services reached nearly 800 founders across the state.
• StartUpNV has seven educational programs that held nearly 100 events and classes this year.
• More than half of the participants were people of color or minority-owned businesses and nearly 40 percent were women.

Between the programs and direct investments, StartUpNV is making a significant impact – helping Nevada’s startups grow and succeed while diversifying the state’s economy and creating jobs.

About StartUpNV

StartUpNV is a 501(c)3 non-profit statewide accelerator and business incubator for scalable Nevada-based startups that provides expert mentorship and access to a network of capital partners. StartUpNV’s founders, mentors, university connections, investors, and business partners work together to grow and support a robust, inclusive startup ecosystem in Nevada. StartUpNV’s related venture funds, FundNV, AngelNV, and the new 1864 seed fund, provide startups access to local venture capital along with education for entrepreneurs and angel investors. Since inception in 2017, StartUpNV has heard pitches from more than 1,500 startups, held more than 400 education events, and seen nearly $100 million in venture capital raised for more than 75 companies. For information visit: https://startupnv.org/.

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