Our Story
Hidden Star’s History: Since 2016
Hidden Star Resources: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Founded & funded by Mike Dewey in 2016 to provide support to the minority business community
Two-Time Department of Commerce Grantee
Economic Development Administration (EDA) deemed Hidden Star Resources a “high performing grantee” and awarded them with two of the largest discretionary grants in EDA history.
To date, Hidden Star Resources has provided $1.4m to 291 companies across the U.S.
Great Eight Year Track Record
Hidden Star Resources has helped hundreds of women & minority entrepreneurs start & grow their own businesses, and thus, helped create thousands of jobs.
Assistance and mentorship for minority entrepreneurs since 2016, providing assistance and chances to win grants, but not a focus on direct equity investment.
Galaxy of Stars: Launched 2019
Created to add a greater reach to Hidden Star’s offerings, Galaxy of Stars is an online platform serving over 500,000 members and growing rapidly.
8,500
Galaxy Directory Business Listings
4,250
Free Websites Built & Operating
55,000+
Social Media Following
Now Is The Time To Build On Success. This Is The Fund
To best use the reach of Hidden Star, our team, the current environment, and our deal flow advantages, we created a Private Equity Fund targeting investments in an underrepresented (but rapidly growing) market. Paired with an established pipeline model and a leadership team with an exception track record, this is:
The Right Fund at the Right Time
Key Reasons to Invest in Hidden Star Equity Fund:
Professionally managed for profit fund 100% focused on investing directly in women & minority owned businesses (Direct/ Co-investments available to fund L.P.’s) using typical private equity structures
Successful and committed leadership team with 100+ years of private equity and growth experience with track record of delivered returns in excess of 100x MOIC