Our Ecosystem
We're not just about investments; we're about the incredible people behind them.
Direct Equity Investment
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Founders: Claudia Naim-Burt & Adrienne Prentice
Industry/Field: Work-life balance tools for parents and caregivers
About: Partners with organizations to provide parents and caregivers with tools to integrate care for themselves, their families, and their work through group coaching, community, and curriculum.
Investment Type: Direct Equity Investment
Investment Terms: SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) Noteiption
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Founders: Heather Watkins & Jocelyn Quarrell
Industry/Field: Environmental sustainability
About: Provides a platform for businesses to reduce waste and carbon footprint by utilizing customizable and reusable packaging solutions.
Investment Type: Direct Equity Investment
Investment Terms: Convertible Promissory Note
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Founders: Megan Hayes & Kimberly Reilly
Industry/Field: Sustainable consumer products
About: Offers premium water in eco-friendly carton packaging, avoiding single-use plastics. Sales contribute to providing running water in developing countries.
Investment Type: Direct Equity Investment
Investment Terms: SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) Note
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Founder & CEO: Alisha Griffey
Industry/Field: Financial services for underrepresented founders
About: Provides working capital loans to underrepresented founders, focusing on debt capital to support a variety of businesses.
Investment Type: Direct Equity Investment
Investment Terms: Fixed Term Impact Note, 3% annual interest, 3-year term
Limited Partner Positions
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Founder & Managing Partner: Lorine Pendleton
Focus: Sports, media, and entertainment technology
About: Invests in emerging companies at the intersection of sports, media, entertainment, and technology.
Investment Type: Limited Partner Position
Fund Details: $25M fund size, 5-year life, 25 investments, 2.5% fees, 20% carried interest
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Founder & Managing Partner: Kwame Anku
Focus: Venture capital for Black founders
About: Invests in Black founders, focusing on ROI, risk management, and systemic inclusivity.
Investment Type: Limited Partner Position
Fund Details: $50M fund size, 5-year term, 5-year investment period, 20% carried interest
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Co-Founders: Dahna Goldstein & Kate Goodall
Focus: Climate, health, and equity technology
About: Invests in early-stage startups dedicated to creating a virtuous cycle between impact and profit.
Investment Type: Limited Partner Position
Fund Details: $50M fund size, 10 years with possible 2 one-year extensions, 5-year commitment period, 20% carried interest
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Founder & Chairman: Luke Cooper
Focus: Enterprise SaaS solutions
About: Focuses on building a portfolio of Black & Hispanic Enterprise SaaS companies.
Investment Type: Limited Partner Position
Fund Details: $50M fund size, 10-year term, 3-year investment period, 20% carried interest
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Co-Founders: Jenny Abramson & Heidi Patel
Focus: Impact investing in female-led companies
About: Largest VC fund investing in technology-driven companies led by women and non-binary people.
Investment Type: Limited Partner Position
Fund Details: 39 companies across Funds I & II, investing in health, education, sustainability, and economic empowerment sectors
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Founder & Managing Partner: Nasir Quadree
Focus: Financial technology and health equity
About: Invests in diverse management teams reimagining wealth building.
Investment Type: Limited Partner Position
Fund Details: $120M/$180M fund size, 10-year term, 3-year investment period, 20% carried interest
Funding where it matters
Alisha Griffey
Providing loans to women and underrepresented founders
Luke Cooper
Building the next generation of Black and Hispanic enterprise SaaS unicorns
Damien Dwin
Making positive social and economic impact in underserved communities