NEW YORK, January 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fiverr (NYSE: FVRR), the company changing the way the world works together, today announced the continued expansion of its business accelerator program with its largest cohort of 15 founders at its fourth annual business accelerator, The collective of the future. Founders in the six-month accelerator program, which supports underrepresented entrepreneurs, will receive a combination of resources designed to support business growth, including cash and Fiverr credits, access to workshops and one-on-one coaching.
Spanning all industries, this year’s group represents businesses ranging from lifestyle brands, including fashion and accessories, health and wellness, and food and beverage, to business services such as web design, digital experiences and construction. From veteran-owned businesses to first-generation immigrant entrepreneurs, this year’s group represents a diverse range of backgrounds from 11 states across the country.
“Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we are constantly amazed and inspired by the work of the founders of The Future Collective,” said Micha Kaufman, Founder and CEO of Fiverr. “It’s a privilege to be a part of their journeys, and we’re excited to expand the program to support even more founders and businesses.”
The fifteen businesses and founders that make up Fiverr’s Future 2025 cohort are:
- Abeille creations (Miami, FL): Founded by Melissa Mitchell, Abeille creations is a fashion brand and design house that specializes in creating clothing, home decor, clothing and accessories with a focus on art.
- Bri dance (Merrillville, IN): Bri’s dance floorfounded by Brianna Hairlson, is a multi-generational dance studio that focuses on age-appropriate choreography, costumes and music.
- The digital flagship (Jersey City, NJ): The digital flagship is a web design and development studio founded by AJ Camara that specializes in building engaging online experiences for direct-to-consumer e-commerce brands and tech startups.
- Frozen goodness (Alexandria, VA): Founded by Brandon Byrd, Frozen goodness offers Wisconsin-style ice cream and nostalgic treats inspired by a classic 1950s fountain.
- Comprehensive Communication Services (New York, NY): Comprehensive Communication Services is an accessibility solutions provider founded by Shelby Edwards that offers spoken and sign language interpreting, translations, captions and media.
- Junobie (West Lafayette, IN): Founder and mother Nikeitha Ramsey is the creator of Junobiethe world’s first reusable breast milk bag and storage solutions.
- Simply Elope LLC (Dallas, Texas): Just run awayfounded by Jennifer Allen, plans micro-luxury weddings within 24 hours while offering expert guidance on navigating married life.
- Luxe Collect (Coral Springs, FL): Luxe Collectfounded by Tiffany Morris, is a mobile event company specializing in unique spa and play holiday experiences for children.
- The main attraction (Charlotte, NC): Founded by Arion Herbert, The main attraction is a community-driven sports organization that promotes a healthy social environment through organized kickball games and tournaments.
- Mixed (Los Angeles, CA): Mixed clothing is a veteran-owned children’s fashion brand founded by Sonia Smith Kang. It celebrates and promotes cultural awareness through vibrant, globally inspired designs that empower children to embrace their heritage.
- Mom Juice (Denver, CO): Winery KTbest known for his brand Mom Juice founded by Kristin Taylor, offers low-sugar, gluten-free and vegetarian wines made with nine ingredients or fewer.
- Super mixer (Orlando, FL): Super mixer is a global construction equipment supplier founded by Daniel Bracho that provides high quality concrete solutions in over 15 countries.
- Teramotive (New York, NY): TheraMotivefounded by dr. Lola Omishore, builds innovative portable clinics to serve all of New York City, filling the gap in healthcare access for all patients.
- TJL Collection (Memphis, TN): Created by Tiffany Jones-Lewis, TJL Collection is a women’s fashion brand focused on longer layered pants for individuals who are 5’9 and taller.
- Pleasure whims (Austin, Texas): whims is a new chocolate brand created by husband and wife duo Leanne Viola and Jesse Barruch, specializing in low-sugar, gluten-free and dairy-free chocolates.
Having a valuable impact on the founders and businesses in the program, the Future 2024 cohort reported that 13 business opportunities were generated from the program, 89 meaningful connections were made, and their average projected revenue increased by 43%. Highlights include BrickRose Exchange seeing its revenue grow by 20% since joining The Future Collective, while Talent Poole showed it tripled the value of one of its contracts by redefining its services and packages – a move attributed to directly to the training she received.
The Future Collective is an accelerator program from Fiverr for underrepresented entrepreneurs based in the US and Canada in the early stages at key moments in their business. Winners receive $8,000 in cash and $4,000 in Fiverr credits, and six months of education and coaching overseen by Fiverr and 1863 Ventures, a DC-based organization working to accelerate historically undervalued founders from high-growth potential to high. Starting at 2021The Future Collective has since expanded from supporting five entrepreneurs to supporting 15 founders from all underrepresented communities.
About Fiverr
Fiverr’s mission is to change the way the world works together. We exist to democratize access to talent and provide talent with access to opportunity so that anyone can grow their business, brand or dreams. From small businesses to the Fortune 500, nearly 3.8 million clients worldwide worked with freelance talent on Fiverr last year, ensuring their workforces remain flexible, adaptive and agile. With Fiverr Business Solutions, large companies can find the right talent and tools tailored to their needs to help them thrive and grow. On Fiverr, you can find over 700 skill categories, ranging from AI to 3D programming and design, digital marketing to content creation, and from video animation to architecture.
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