About Metropolitan Economic Development Association(MEDA)
Meda provides business consulting, access to capital, and market opportunities for minority entrepreneurs. Meda also operates a business development center under cooperative agreement with the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) of the U.S. Department of Commerce. The Minneapolis MBDA Business Center connects Minnesota Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) with business opportunities. In 2016, Meda served 676 customers through our combined service offerings and helped minority businesses secure $165 million in contracts. Since its beginning in 1971, Meda has helped more than 20,000 entrepreneurs of color and assisted in the start-up of more than 550 businesses.
Investment Details
Investment Range
Not specified
Investment Stage
Various stages
Industry Focus
Consulting, Enterprise, VR/AR (+1 more)
Investor Type
Accelerator
Investment Focus
Focus Areas