Access Ventures featured DaNae McDaniel in her 2026 AV Fellowship project, The Playbook, which is a creative ecosystem for people with identity, strategy, and creative expression.
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“DaNae McDaniel doesn't think play is the opposite of serious.”
— Access Ventures team
Company
Access Ventures
Catalytic capital for a flourishing society.
- Industry
- Investment Management
- Location
- Louisville, US
- Company size
- 14 employees
Access Ventures exists for one reason: human flourishing. We believe every person deserves the opportunity, dignity, and resources to reach their full potential, and that capital is one of the most powerful tools for making that possible. Most capital is built to choose between return and impact. Access Ventures doesn't accept that tradeoff. Through a blended finance approach and a one-pocket mindset, we're reworking how capital moves in the world to invest in the next generation of changemakers, expand access and agency for all, and build a future where everyone can thrive.
Founded 2014