20Fathoms helps entrepreneurs get unstuck and move forward faster. That momentum results in a growing region where founders can launch, scale, hire, and thrive without leaving home. But we can’t do this alone. It takes donors and partners to create stronger companies, better jobs, and a more resilient economy.
The founders and businesspeople we serve are proving that world-class entrepreneurship isn’t confined to a big city. They’re launching, scaling, and building lasting companies—right where their roots already are. But they need the right support – and lots of it – to make it happen.
I want to see Northwest Michigan thrive. Let’s talk! 20Fathoms creates lasting impact by backing founders with real resources, community, and guidance, strengthening not just individual businesses, but the whole regional economy. If you’re a business owner or an individual with a passion for supporting people with big dreams, let’s talk.
Dig into our newest metrics, real stories, and the ways our four pillars are making a major difference.
Regions don’t transform in a single moment. Sustainable, long-term impact is built step by step through relationships, learning, and support that compounds year after year.
Whether you’re here to champion founders, strengthen the regional economy, or invest in what comes next, there’s a role for you in building something that lasts.
