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Our democracy is under assault by a robust and organized network of media outlets and influencers who intentionally distort reality and misinform Americans.  At a time when so many critical voices in the media space are being shuttered, publications like the Los Angeles Times have invested in Latino-centric verticals only to close them down unceremoniously later. This is unfortunate given that disinformation aimed at the Latino community is running rampant online. NMV’s LV4D accelerator directly counters that threat by building up transformative local media in states where democracy is most at-risk: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, and Texas. These 10 incredible outlets are trusted messengers meeting their communities where they are and with messages that deeply resonate with their followers. They are the new voices of democracy helping to usher in a new era of community-based media.

Protecting democracy requires investing in media properties delivering cultural value and fact-based news.

Texas Signal Media Foundation

Texas Signal Media Foundation is a nonprofit organization devoted to creating honest public interest reporting by and for the new Texas majority. Guided by their mission, they focus on several reporting areas: reproductive healthcare, the environment, education, culture, and more.

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Executive Director: Jessica Montoya Coggins

I am very eager to meet with experts about how we can make Texas Signal the best possible nonprofit newsroom in the nation!
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The Nevadan

The Nevadan / El Nevadense is part of a pro-democracy network of local news outlets whose mission is to build a more informed, more civically engaged and more representative America.


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Community Editor: Frank Alejandre

I’m looking forward to all the information and best practices the program will share to help sharpen my skills. This newly gained knowledge I hope will help me implement best practices to continue growing our audience and support The Nevadan’s mission.
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“The space for media investment has never been more ripe for those who understand the value of people-power.”


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Palabra

palabra, the last word before a new narrative, is a bilingual multimedia platform led by Latinos, producing stories for a Latino audience locally and nationwide. Founded in 2019, palabra was created by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) to nurture, support, mentor and showcase the work and vision of independent journalists.

The platform provides freelance journalists with an opportunity to share local stories — often overlooked by larger news outlets — perspectives, and an authentic, honest portrayal of the Latino community.

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Managing Editor: Valeria Fernández

I’m very excited about the 1-1 coaching that we will receive, meeting other media that are part of this cohort and being exposed to new ideas to creatively work through our challenges.
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NotiVisión Georgia

NotiVisión Georgia is an innovative online news platform that has been delivering high-quality content in Spanish since its inception in 2018, founded by Mónica Pirela. Their team covers the latest news and events across Georgia, with a particular emphasis on Central and Southern Georgia. They strive to connect their viewers with local resources and support, as well as engage with community leaders to address current issues affecting the Hispanic population.

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Founder & CEO: Monica Pirela

I’m eager to interact with other participants and mentors, and learn from their perspectives and experiences. I believe this will allow me to acquire knowledge and skills that will prepare us for even greater growth in the future.
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Manifest Communications

Manifest Communications produces unparalleled investigative journalism that exposes corporate influence across Florida government. Manifest currently publishes stories and podcasts through the newsletter "Seeking Rents," which is read by policymakers, activists and organizers across the state.

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CEO: Jason Garcia

I’m looking forward to leaning from others with different skillsets and expertises and hearing the experiences of other startup news media organizations.
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NMV’s stellar track record in investing in and scaling progressive national media companies is just the lens we need to apply to protecting local media.


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Hola Carolina

The mission of Hola Carolina is to enhance the health and well-being of their community by fostering cultural connections, embracing diversity, and promoting economic vitality.


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Executive Director: Adriana Chavela

I look forward to collaborating with like-minded individuals and organizations to leverage the power of new media technologies and storytelling to empower Latino communities, foster civic participation, and drive positive social change.
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Factchequeado

Factchequeado strives to empower individuals with verified content in Spanish, actively engage with diverse communities, and build a resilient defense against the impact of mis-disinformation.

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Co-Founder & CEO: Laura Zommer

I’m looking forward to all aspects of the accelerator!
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Enlace Latino NC

Enlace Latino NC is North Carolina's first, Spanish-language, nonprofit digital news organization serving Latinx communities with news and information that inspires them to become more involved in the political and social changes that affect them.


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Co-Founders: Paola Jaramillo, Walter Gomez

We’re looking forward to engaging in strategies for audience growth and integrating innovation!
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Deceleration

Deceleration is a nonprofit online journal producing original news and analysis responding to our shared ecological, political, and cultural crises. They write at the intersection of environment and justice—journalistically, academically, and creatively—with emphasis on their home communities and bioregion (the watersheds of San Antonio, South Texas, and the Gulf South, broadly). Deceleration is dedicated to cultivating radical imagination that goes to the roots of climate disturbance in historical systems of oppression while expanding and deepening the sorts of solutions we put into practice for protecting and creating the commons.


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Co-Editor: Marisol Cortez

I’m looking forward to everything, but growing our understanding of how to frontload business development and best practices for sustainable operations is so welcome.
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Arizona Luminaria

Arizona Luminaria is a nonprofit newsroom dedicated to in-depth reporting in English and Spanish that centers Latino and other underserved communities across our borderlands state.


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Co-Founder: Dianna Náñez

I’m most looking forward to learning and working with other innovative, caring Latine journalists leading newsrooms across the U.S. that focus on sharing news stories that center the voices of underserved and underrepresented communities.
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“If we don’t both understand this new media landscape and invest in pro-democracy messengers and outlets, there is a very real threat of losing key pillars of our democracy and our democratic institutions.”


- Jessica Salinas, New Media Ventures, Chief Investment Officer

NMV Investment Team

We have evaluated thousands of startups over the last decade, giving us a unique perspective on drivers of success in the field. We’re looking for the right mix of vision, persistence, and execution ability.

LV4D Team

The LV4D team has years of experience designing and implementing accelerators that center the needs of overlooked, underestimated founders.

Apply for Funding

We host open investment processes for early-stage startups seeking funding via our Innovation Fund. The most successful applications are beyond the idea phase. We have a simple set of criteria for those we fund.

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