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5. Verticals Endeavor vertical communities provide a platform for like-minded Endeavor Entrepreneurs within the same industry to connect and receive industry- tailored services and support. Community events include industry tours, live webinars hosted by industry specialists, and one-on-one mentoring sessions with industry leaders from the Endeavor network. Examples of these communities include F&B, FinTech, Healthcare and Education. The purpose of these cohorts is to encourage peer-to- peer learning, knowledge sharing and networking while involving industry experts and top mentors. 4. Events Endeavor's events are a critical piece of the Endeavor experience that bring together entrepreneurs, mentors, and business leaders to strengthen and enhance the network. Examples of local and global annual events IGNITE Program Endeavor Lebanon holds one-on-one industry-specific mentoring sessions to address scale-up challenges DealMakers Endeavor Jordan engages top local, regional and international investors Women in High-Impact Entrepreneurship (WHIE) Endeavor Global connects high-impact, investment-ready women entrepreneurs with mentors and investors 3. Capital Accessing smart capital represents one of the most strenuous barriers facing growth market entrepreneurs. Endeavor gives its entrepreneurs access to capital through: Mentor Capital Program, which pairs entrepreneurs with designated advisers Endeavor Open's Investor Search, an extensive database of the 200 + investors and funds in Endeavor's network Investor Network Events, held three times per year to expose investors and entrepreneurs to trends in global growth markets Curated Investor Roadshows, designed by Endeavor staff to introduce entrepreneurs to potential investment partners Endeavor Catalyst, the innovative co-investment vehicle designed to support Endeavor Entrepreneurs with their equity financing rounds Endeavor Global Gala, November 2017 Food & Beverage tour in Louisville, 2016 9