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JOIN THE VELA
FOUNDER NETWORK

Are you doing education your own way?

If so, you belong here.

Do you lead a learning environment in Texas that operates on its own terms?

From microschools to hybrid programs to homeschool resource centers, VELA supports founders who reimagine education on their own terms.

Do you provide tools that empower these environments to thrive?

We partner with founders of academic and operational programs that help these learning environments succeed.

Sound like you? Join us today.

What’s in it for you?

Join the VELA Founder Network and get the support you need to create innovative solutions for families. It’s free, easy, and designed to help you succeed.

  • CAPITAL: Grants, loans, and investments to power your big ideas. To date, VELA has invested more than $3M in Texas founders!
  • COMMUNITY: A supportive network of thousands of Founders (including more than 400 in Texas!) who are stepping up to create the change families need. 
  • RESOURCES: Free and discounted resources, local, national, and virtual events, and a private platform that help you grow and sustain your business.
“VELA didn’t just give me funding — they gave me validation — my idea was worth investing in, and what I was doing had significance beyond the families I was serving.”

– Amber Okolo-Ebube Founder of Leading Little Arrows in Arlington, Texas

The education revolution is already happening. Are you in?

Apply now to join The VELA Founder Network:

STEP 1

Create your account

STEP 2

Confirm your eligibility

STEP 3

Complete the VELA founder network application

CLICK HERE TO GET STARTED

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