Our Philosophy
We take a community driven approach to supporting our founders. The biggest obstacle facing many Black founders is access. Access to capital, information and expertise.
We pave the way for the success of Black and diverse founders by providing capital, a robust investor network, and world-class mentorship, all driven by our vibrant communities.
How We Do It
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We typically write between $50k-$100k checks to companies between the Series Seed and Series A stages.
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Half of the fund is reserved for follow-on funding. This means we reinvest in companies after the initial check to support their growth.
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While capital is a necessary foundation, we believe it’s just the first step.
Beyond capital, our fund strategy is to partner with industry-specific lead firms in the Series Seed to Series C stages. Having extensive experience in this field, we know that industry-specific resources help our portfolio companies scale with efficiency and effectiveness. We develop partnerships with these firms as co-investors and subsequent leads to ensure that our companies are not only well capitalized but also resourced to scale and be acquired.
Are you a BIPOC founder looking for funding?
This application takes 15-20 minutes and requires uploading your pitch deck and 5-year financial projections. Thank you!