Black founders collaborating on capital strategy
Economic Empowerment

Access is
the Asset.

Juneteenth Weekend connects Black founders to real capital — not promises.

The Program

What is Capital Access Day?

Capital Access Day is the economic empowerment arm of Juneteenth Weekend DC — a structured, on-site opportunity for Black founders and small business owners to connect directly with capital.

On-site underwriters from multiple financial institutions will be present to review applications in real time. Approvals for debt capital, lines of credit, and SBA products are processed during the event — not weeks later.

This program is designed for founders with $500K–$1.5M in annual revenue, operating in industries like healthcare, e-commerce, manufacturing, media, and technology.

Different lenders work across Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian to maximize approval rates — so you are not limited to one credit bureau or one underwriting philosophy.

Multiple Lenders On-Site

Competing institutions underwriting in the same room.

Real-Time Decisions

Walk out with approval status — not a follow-up email.

All Three Bureaus

Maximize your approval odds across credit ecosystems.

Built for Growth-Stage

For businesses at $500K–$1.5M revenue ready to scale.

The Process

How it works.

01

Register & Pre-Screen

Submit basic business information before the event. Our team reviews revenue range, time in business, and sector fit to ensure you are matched with the right underwriters.

02

Meet the Underwriters

Sit face-to-face with capital strategists and institution representatives on-site in Washington DC. Bring your financials, ask questions, and get clarity in real time.

03

Get Approved

Walk out with a funding decision and a clear path forward. No opaque timelines. No runaround. Just capital, delivered with transparency and respect.

Founder Criteria

Who qualifies?

Time in Business
3+ years in operation
Annual Revenue
$500K – $1.5M
Sectors
Healthcare, E-Commerce, Technology, Media, CPG, Manufacturing, Service-Based
Capital Need
Growth capital — not startup funding

Think you qualify? Register for Capital Access Day and our team will confirm your fit before the event.

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Resources

Prepare before you arrive.

Article8 min read

How to Prepare Your Financials for a Lender

What documents to bring, how to organize your P&L, and the questions underwriters will ask before they pull credit.

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Guide12 min read

Understanding Your Business Credit Score

How Dun & Bradstreet, Experian Business, and Equifax Business scores differ — and what each lender sees first.

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Video6 min watch

The Capital Stack Explained

A plain-English breakdown of debt, equity, revenue-based financing, and when each makes sense for your stage.

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Register

Pre-screen for Capital Access Day.

Tell us about your business. Our team reviews every submission to match you with the right underwriters before the event in Washington DC.

By submitting, you agree to be contacted about Capital Access Day. We do not share your information with third parties.

Juneteenth Weekend DCCapital Access Day

June 20, 2026 · Washington DC

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