We’re re-stacking the deck at the earliest stages of company building, where institutional funding and resources are lacking the most for underrepresented founders.
Sold over $600k in pre-sales in 1 week and raised $2.8M in pre-seed funding
HEArTH DISPLAY
NOELLE ACOSTA
Raised a $1.4M pre-seed round led by Muse Capital & Precursor Ventures
NOULA HEALTH
BROOKE A. HILL
Turned a pop-up salon into a permanent Atlanta-based storefront
SWELLA
MEI-LIN NG
Sold over $600k in pre-sales in 1 week and raised $2.8M in pre-seed funding
HEArTH DISPLAY
NOELLE ACOSTA
Raised a $1.4M pre-seed round led by Muse Capital & Precursor Ventures
NOULA HEALTH
BROOKE A. HILL
Turned a pop-up salon into a permanent Atlanta-based storefront
SWELLA
Barrier- breaking support
We source all of our portfolio investments through our programs that provide unparalleled guidance, connections, and services for founders.
Roll-up-our-sleeves resources
We match founders with dedicated, hands-on support ranging from product and brand design to customer acquisition and fundraising.
Powerful community
Every founder we talk to knows what it’s like to be the only person who looks like them in the room. Here you’ll find a sense of belonging and support from peers and mentors that get it.
Meaningful funding
Our approach to investing is equitable by design so that founders aren’t overly diluted in future rounds.
Featured program
VHNYC
A 10-week Founder Fellowship for early-stage, underrepresented founders building high-growth, tech and tech-enabled businesses. Through this hybrid program, you can join an exceptional cohort of 15 overlooked founders based in New York City.
They are entrepreneurs, community builders, and leaders. We select them not only for their remarkable expertise, but also for their resilience, hustle, and commitment to growth.
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