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Iconic

Iconic develops a technology platform helping cultural institutions, museums, artists, and historical organizations share stories through digital and immersive experiences.
Equity
SDG 16
Chattanooga, Tennessee

$420K

deployed
CAPITAL DEPLOYED

180

units
units created

620+

people
people housed

2024

year
investment year

The Investment

Museums, archives, artists, and cultural institutions play an important role in preserving history and helping communities understand their shared stories. As technology changes how people learn, engage, and experience culture, many organizations are exploring new ways to make those stories more accessible and sustainable. Iconic, formerly known as Pass It Down, developed a technology platform designed to help cultural institutions, artists, and historical organizations share stories through digital and immersive experiences. The platform supports new approaches to education, storytelling, audience engagement, and cultural preservation.

In April 2023, an Abundance Angel recommended a $10,000 equity investment alongside VentureSouth. The investment supported continued platform development, content expansion, and the growth of tools that help organizations connect people with history, art, and culture in new ways. Since the investment, Iconic has continued to expand its technology platform and partnerships with cultural and entertainment organizations. The company remains focused on helping institutions preserve, interpret, and share stories that might otherwise be difficult to access through traditional formats alone.

Impact Metrics

180 units

Affordable housing units created and preserved

620+ residents

Low-income residents housed with stable, affordable rent

$2.1M leveraged

Additional capital mobilized from public and philanthropic sources

SDG Alignment

16
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Investment Details

Type
Equity
Amount
$10,000
Impact Pillar
Local Enterprise & Jobs
Status
Deployed
Location
Chattanooga, Tennessee

About the Organization

Iconic (formerly known as Pass It Down) is a Chattanooga, Tennessee technology company building digital storytelling tools for cultural institutions, museums, artists, and historical organizations. The platform supports new approaches to education, audience engagement, and cultural preservation, helping organizations make their stories more accessible through digital and immersive formats.

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