How we
invest


Black founders Are Under Funded And Overlooked

We’re changing that

Where other investors may see the unfamiliar, we see a massive opportunity. We know and appreciate the talent, tenacity, and vision founders like us bring to the table.

We specialize in getting Black founders the investment and support they need to take their tech companies to the next level.

We Invest in More
Than Just Companies
We Invest In Founders

 

What We Look For

Investing is more than just a financial transaction for us. It's an exploration of human potential. We understand that a founder's journey is not only defined by their skills and qualifications, but also by the way they think and how they approach the world. How they navigate challenges, embrace opportunities, and evolve personally shapes their capacity to triumph at venture scale.

We focus on investing in and supporting exceptional Black founders that have demonstrated:

  • Resilience

    They’ve had setbacks and kept pushing forward.

  • Subject Matter Expertise

    They know their industry, their customer, and the problem they’re trying to solve better than anyone.

  • Conviction

    They have an unwavering belief in their market, the opportunity, their team, and themselves.

  • Coachability

    They can receive, evaluate, and rapidly act on feedback.

How We Invest

  • Investment Criteria & Check Size

    We write checks up to $1.5 million and we typically lead Seed rounds. We also reserve a portion of our investment for follow-on funding in later rounds. We do limited pre-seed investments alongside trusted investors from our network.

  • Industry Focus

    Though we are generally sector agnostic, our team has a strong expertise and preference for software, tech, and tech-enabled companies. There are a few areas where we will not invest, including cryptocurrencies & NFTs, professional services & agencies, brick & mortar retail, physical spaces, food & beverages, gambling, and cannabis & tobacco.

  • Traction

    Your company should be post-product with some proof points around market acceptance. If you haven’t hit these milestones yet, you’re likely too early for us. But if you feel strongly that you’d be a good fit, feel free to explain that when you submit your pitch.

  • Geography

    We currently only invest in the United States and Canada. We cannot invest outside of these areas.