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Established in 2020, the DMC is a group of award-winning PR and marketing agencies dedicated to accelerating business growth for emerging startups. Our mission is to support the growth of innovative brands through pro bono strategic marketing solutions that are tailored to each client’s unique needs and challenges. Since our inception, we've assisted over 35 startups, contributing more than $2 million in pro bono services. In 2021, the DMC was officially registered as a New York State charitable organization and certified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3).
The DMC has six esteemed agency partners specializing in various marketing and communications services. Our partners include SourceCode Communications, Superbolt, Racepoint Global, Max Borges Agency, Clarity, and No. 29.
Harlem Capital (HCP) is an early-stage venture capital fund focused on investing in people of color and women. The firm writes checks from $1-2.5mm in seed, seed+ and Series A rounds. HCP manages $174 million AUM, after most recently raising a $134MM Fund II in 2021. 95% of HCP’s 39 portfolio companies are founded by diverse founders and they have invested across 13 industries, with the top 5 being e-commerce, wellness, enterprise software, fintech, and Web3.
The DMC offers a wide range of marketing and communications services including public relations, paid social, performance marketing, strategic counsel, thought leadership, content, and more.
Applications for DMC services are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Upon submission, our team reviews each application to identify the agency best suited to meet the applicant's needs, considering factors like industry expertise and service offerings. Depending on this availability and alignment, applicants are introduced to a DMC agency for a detailed discovery call. If both parties agree to proceed, a tailored scope of work is developed to meet each client’s unique needs, and the client receives pro bono services for the duration of the partnership.
To date, the DMC has serviced more than 35 different organizations across a variety of sectors – from non-profits, fintech, gaming, insurance, health and wellness, and much more. You can see our work and some case studies here.
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We welcome agencies, freelancers, and corporate partners interested in joining the DMC to help expand our impact. Reach out to dmc@sourcecodecomms.com to set up a conversation about how you can get involved.