The startup operates an online platform that assists entrepreneurs in identifying and applying for grants, loans, and financing options while providing guidance on business formation and marketing strategies. By simplifying complex processes and delivering critical information, the platform enables entrepreneurs to effectively grow their businesses.
Funding
$300K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Entrepreneurs and small business owners often struggle to find and apply for funding opportunities due to the complexity of the application processes and the fragmented landscape of available grants, loans, and financing options. This can lead to missed opportunities and hinder business growth.
Solution
Skip operates a funding marketplace that aggregates grants, loans, and credit card offers, streamlining the discovery and application process for entrepreneurs. The platform uses AI to help users write compelling applications, track funding opportunities, and receive personalized feedback. Skip also offers an option to outsource the grant application process, saving time for business owners.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes entrepreneurs, small business owners, and startups seeking grants, loans, and other financing options to start or grow their businesses.
Features
- Aggregated database of grants, loans, and financing opportunities
- AI-powered tool for generating grant application answers
- Personalized Grants Vault for secure storage of application materials
- Real-time feedback on application strength and areas for improvement
- Option to have Skip apply for grants on the user's behalf
- Mobile app for discovering and tracking funding opportunities
- Instant Grant program with bi-weekly live drawings
- Grant Lock feature that awards 25% of the grant value to winners who are not present during the live drawing