Underrepresented founders

This venture capital firm supports technology founders and fund managers working towards racial equity and shared prosperity for Black communities, focusing on the future of work, the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and beyond.

Invests in early-stage companies building visionary brands focused on improving consumers' everyday lives through healthier and happier living.

A VC firm providing diverse angel investors with the assets needed to fund the next generation of startups.

A fund investing in dual-use technologies and veteran-led companies. AIN seeks founders with a distinct mix of determination, leadership, and grit.

Invests in diverse leadership teams capable of generating substantial growth through the unique "flywheel effects" that create new markets.

Actively invests in women and minority-led startups, focusing on providing personalized attention by backing only a small number of founders annually.

Invests specifically in companies founded by women, people of color, and LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs.

The largest Black-led VC fund globally, investing in automation across key sectors of the economy, with a commitment to positive impact by creating scholarships from 50% of profits for underrepresented students.

Invests in female-led startups targeting significant consumer economy segments, helping them succeed in transforming industries.

Beta Boom invests in startups focused on building a better future for women and ethnic minority consumers, workers, and business owners. The only way to get noticed by Beta Boom is to fill out their 3-minute intake form. Their due diligence process lasts 6-8 weeks: 1. Intake form, 2. Initial call, 3. Data room review, 4. Additional calls, 5. Collaboration week, 6. Final review. Beta Boom also offers ongoing support from their growth team, providing weekly or daily guidance to portfolio companies in refining product-market fit, market strategies, and sales operations.

Founded in 2021, Black Operator Ventures is the first VC fund led and managed by an all-Black team of founders. They focus on founders with resilience, unique perspectives, and a strong drive to win their market.

Championing Black-led startups and entrepreneurs of color across America, aiming to create generational wealth for traditionally underrepresented founders.

Founded by NEA cofounder Frank Bonsal Jr. in 1999, this firm invests in underrepresented founders and emerging managers driving innovation in education and the future of work.

Backing Black, Latinx, and Indigenous founders looking to launch startups in emerging technologies.

An early-stage fund focused on reducing the racial wealth gap by investing in Black and Latinx founders.

A Chicago-based VC firm supporting founders whose unique backgrounds allow them to create growth-oriented businesses in dynamic industries.

A fund led by Sarah Kunst, investing in the future of fintech, consumer, and enterprise.

A $50M fund dedicated to providing both financial and social resources to Black-owned businesses, helping them scale and succeed.

Runs three key programs: Grand Central Tech, offering free rent and no equity for residency; The City Fellowship for NYC social entrepreneurs; and Boost, a fellowship for underserved tech founders.

Invests capital and offers social support to startups led by underrepresented founders of color, or those serving diverse consumer needs and building inclusive company cultures.

Copper Wire invests in women-led startups, offering strategic capital to technology-driven companies, particularly in learning, work, and related tech-enabled sectors.

Proven fintech entrepreneurs investing in elite fintech and crypto founders worldwide. DCG operates swiftly and deploys permanent capital.

Invests early in Black, Latinx, and Indigenous founders, providing strategic support in product development, technology stack, and team building.

This VC fund invests boldly in women and underrepresented founders, especially those of African descent, and underserved POC markets, championing bold ideas and tech-driven business models that bring value to the masses.

Aims to close the venture funding gap for women of color founders building scalable, high-growth businesses. Fearless Fund is created by and for women of color.

Focused on harnessing the exponential impact of outstanding female talent through targeted investments.

Addresses Africa's VC gender funding gap by empowering female high-growth entrepreneurs, providing early, high-conviction "first checks" for diverse teams scaling for sustainability.

Frontline is a venture firm supporting globally ambitious B2B companies across the Atlantic. Frontline Seed boosts early-stage ideas in Europe, while Frontline Growth aids late-stage U.S.-Europe expansion.

A prominent LGBTQIA+/Allies syndicate, having invested $110M+ in over 200 companies since 2016.

A New York-based venture fund backing immigrant founders developing scalable technology.