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#Angels
We back exceptional founders building the future. Each of us makes our own investment decisions and invests from our own sources of capital.#Angels
Location | San Francisco, California |
Type of Capital | Equity |
Type of Fund | Angel |
Stage of Capital | Angel |
We back exceptional founders building the future. Each of us makes our own investment decisions and invests from our own sources of capital. A handful of companies are backed by all six of us, while the majority are backed by only a few of us—but we work as a team to support all of the founders in our portfolio.
We believe the journey in Silicon Valley is better shared together. For many years, we’ve been bringing operators, founders, and investors together for real-talk lessons of building startups, diversifying networks and shining a light on the parts of our industry which have been historically held close to the (Patagonia) vest by those in power.
https://hashtagangels.com/ [email protected]100K Incubator
100K Incubator is a mobile app for early stage women entrepreneurs to get funding for their companies, live coaching, and results-driven classes to help them scale their businesses to at least 100K in yearly sales.100K Incubator
Type of Capital | Loan |
Type of Fund | Loan Fund |
Stage of Capital | Early Stage |
Focus Area | Women Founders |
100K Incubator is a mobile app for early stage women entrepreneurs to get funding for their companies, live coaching, and results-driven classes to help them scale their businesses to at least 100K in yearly sales.
We believe in cost-effective business coaching and providing early stage women entrepreneurs with the funding that they need. Gone are the days of thousands of dollars in coaching fees and draining your personal bank account to fund your business.
https://100kincubator.com/1517 Fund
1517 supports teams led by young founders with pre-seed, and seed funding for technology startups.1517 Fund
Location | San Francisco, California |
Type of Capital | Equity |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital |
Stage of Capital | Pre-Seed, Seed |
Focus Area | StartupsTechnologyYoung Founders |
1517 supports teams led by young founders with pre-seed, and seed funding for technology startups. Our focus is on makers, hackers, and scientists interested in working outside tracked institutions because we believe that the path geared towards higher education is not for all. We motivate people to work on what they’re passionate about, to learn by doing, and to create new technologies.
Working with founders at the earliest stages: We learned from one of the best investors in the history of venture capital how to find, identify, and work with outstanding founders at the earliest stages. Not your typical venture capital team: We’re a bunch of former educators, philosophers, and tech geeks. You won’t find a single MBA or Patagonia vest on this team.
1517 Fund is a part of Beyond the Billion, a pledge campaign aimed at mobilizing a global consortium committed to invest $1 BILLION in women founders.
https://www.1517fund.com/ [email protected]1843 Capital
Founded in 2016 by Tracy Killoren Chadwell as an early-stage venture capital firm, 1843 Capital focuses on AgeTech—technology for older adults and their caregivers, and longevity. We invest differently—valuing diverse founders and board members—and we engage differently, with capital, counsel, and connectivity.1843 Capital
Location | New York, New York, Washington, D.C. |
Type of Capital | Equity |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital |
Stage of Capital | Seed, Series A, Series B |
Focus Area | Diverse FoundersTechnologyWomen Founders |
Founded in 2016 by Tracy Killoren Chadwell as an early-stage venture capital firm, 1843 Capital focuses on AgeTech—technology for older adults and their caregivers, and longevity. We invest differently—valuing diverse founders and board members—and we engage differently, with capital, counsel, and connectivity.
1843 Capital was named for the year Ada Byron Lovelace is credited with writing the first computer program. As the only legitimate daughter of poet Lord Byron, Ada found poetry in numbers and is credited with recognizing the full potential of Charles Babbage’s analytical engine. At 1843 Capital we wonder: “what would have happened if Ada was funded.”
https://1843capital.com/ [email protected]1863 Ventures
The 1863 Venture Fund I believes that by providing appropriately aligned capital to New Majority entrepreneurs, we can support individual, enterprise, and community wealth creation. The Fund leverages funding and active engagement to drive revenue and job creation.1863 Ventures
Location | Washington, District Of Columbia |
Type of Capital | Equity |
Type of Fund | Public Welfare Investment Fund |
Stage of Capital | Pre-Seed, Seed |
Max Capital | $1,000,000 |
Focus Area | B2BBlack / African AmericanFinTech & PaymentsFood & AgricultureGeneral Technology & Tech-EnabledHispanic / Latino |
The 1863 Venture Fund I believes that by providing appropriately aligned capital to New Majority entrepreneurs, we can support individual, enterprise, and community wealth creation. To achieve this, the Fund leverages equity-like and revenue-based financing vehicles to expand access for New Majority entrepreneurs to a coherent and accessible investment continuum.
The 1863 Venture Fund I is committed to growth-oriented companies that lack access to traditional capital sources and desire an alternative to predatory debt financing. We are sector agnostic in our investments focusing on early-stage investments. Our check sizes range from $50k to $300k, and we provide highly engaged portfolio management support to our portfolio.
https://www.1863ventures.net/why-1863 [email protected]2045 ventures
2045 ventures invests in pre-seed and seed stage startups led by immigrant, female, or underrepresented founders. Generalist: we focus on early-stage Climate-tech, Health-tech, and Fin-tech2045 ventures
Location | Los Angeles, California |
Type of Capital | Equity |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital |
Stage of Capital | Pre-Seed, Seed |
Max Capital | $500,000 |
Focus Area | Asian / Pacific IslanderB2B ServicesBlack / African AmericanEnvironmental SustainabilityFinTech & PaymentsFuture of Work / LivingGeneral Technology & Tech-EnabledHealth / Fitness / Well-Being / SafetyHealthcare & WellnessHispanic / LatinoMinority / DiverseNative AmericanOperations & CommerceSustainability / EnvironmentTech / Digital / ScienceWomen |
2045 ventures’ thesis is backed by data that shows that diverse founding teams return more capital to investors. Tech industry leadership positions us to find high-potential startups and connect them to resources. We draw on our experience investing in companies that have raised over $500 million from top investors.
Objective: we back startups led by immigrant, female, or underrepresented founders
Generalist: we focus on early-stage Climate-tech, Health-tech, and Fin-tech
37 Angels
37 Angels focuses on early-stage startups. As such, when investing, we look for impressive teams in attractive markets. While most of our portfolio companies are technology startups, we consider ourselves to be sector and geography-agnostic.37 Angels
Location | New York, New York |
Type of Capital | Equity |
Type of Fund | Angel |
Stage of Capital | Early Stage |
Max Capital | $200,000 |
Focus Area | Startups |
37 Angels is a community of 90+ angel investors with a mission to activate investors through local and global investor trainings. Our main goals are to achieve gender parity and to increase diversity in angel investing. Many of our members are former entrepreneurs who understand the highs and lows of business-building. As such, we are committed to transparency in communication and providing advice grounded in empathy. We primarily invest in early-stage startups and we are sector and geography agnostic.
http://www.37angels.com [email protected]3CORE
3CORE is a private, nonprofit corporation that works as the economic development planning and coordinating agency for California's Tri-County region, composed of Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties and the nine member cities located therein. We will help you secure your next small business loan.3CORE
Location | Chico, California |
Type of Capital | Loan |
Type of Fund | CDFI |
Max Capital | $250,000 |
Focus Area | California-BasedDisaster-AffectedMinority FoundersMinority-LedSmall Business |
3CORE is a private, nonprofit corporation that works as the economic development planning and coordinating agency for California’s Tri-County region, composed of Butte, Glenn and Tehama counties and the nine member cities located therein. We will help you secure your next small business loan. Our mission is to cultivate healthy businesses, because people matter.
3CORE manages multiple revolving loan funds to meet local financing needs. 3CORE loan proceeds may be used for any of the following: Working capital, purchasing land, buildings or existing businesses, purchasing furniture, fixtures, machinery and equipment, business expansions or startups, leasehold improvements and lines of credit. 3CORE typically finances loans between $25,000 and $250,000. However, we will consider requests outside this range under certain circumstances. Loan terms are generally between three and seven years. Loan terms for purchasing land, buildings or businesses may be up to 15 years. Interest rates range between 6 and 10 percent dependent on market conditions. Most loan terms feature a fixed interest rate.
3CORE also has a Small Business Disaster Interruption Loan Program. This is not designed to compete with SBA Disaster Loan Programs, but will compliment those programs by filling potential lending gaps. Program includes business working capital loans in an amount between $10,000 and $100,000, depending on each business’s individual needs. Larger loan requests with alternate rates and terms may also be considered.
By listening intently and tailoring assistance to each specific business’ need, the Tri Counties Bank/3CORE Minority Owned Business Campaign will create a support network. Through mentorship, customized technical assistance engagements and strategic financial assistance, this program will ensure business growth and long-term success.
https://3coreedc.org/loan-program/ [email protected]500 Startups Global Flagship Fund
Based out of San Francisco, our global flagship funds include a series of five funds that invest across regions and industries. Created in 2010, the first flagship fund was our first fund ever that helped us start the SF-based accelerator program that we are still known for to this day.500 Startups Global Flagship Fund
Location | San Francisco, California |
Type of Capital | Equity |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital |
Stage of Capital | Pre-Seed, Seed |
Focus Area | Diverse FoundersE-CommerceEducationESGIndustrialMarketingMediaReal EstateRetailSmart CitiesSustainabilityTechnologyTransportation |
Our global flagship funds are the original series of funds that helped start it all. Our strategy has been to operate as an active and global early-stage investor. Once invested, we provide a network of mentors to founders that focus on growth marketing and digital distribution—intended to take their early traction metrics and improve them for subsequent financings and increase in valuation.
In order to generate high-volume deal flow, provide structured portfolio support, and build a strong brand in the startup world, we established our Seed Accelerator program. Over the past decade, we have refined our strategies and continue to invest across the globe in the world’s most promising founders.
https://500.co/A-Force Ventures
A-Force Ventures is an early-stage fund that invests in female-led consumer internet and mobile startups.A-Force Ventures
Location | San Francisco, California |
Type of Capital | Equity |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital |
Stage of Capital | Pre-Seed, Seed |
Focus Area | Consumer ProductsDatingEducationEntertainmentFashionHealthInternet & MobileTravelWomen-Led |
A-Force Ventures is an early-stage fund that invests in female-led consumer internet and mobile startups. We are proud to invest in and support some of the smartest and most passionate entrepreneurs who are creating groundbreaking products and services that make our lives better, more connected, and more fulfilling. 1) We focus on investing in startups with a female founder or who are active in female dominant marketplaces; 2) We target early-stage investments (seed and pre-seed) in the consumer lifestyle sector across travel, health, entertainment, consumer products, dating, fashion, and education; and 3) The key traits we look for in our founders are hustle, passion, curiosity, and deep market knowledge.
https://www.aforceventures.com/ [email protected]Featured Sources of Capital
2045 ventures
Venture Capital
Pre-Seed, Seed • $500,000
2045 ventures invests in pre-seed and seed stage startups led by immigrant, female, or underrepresented founders. Generalist: we focus on early-stage Climate-tech, Health-tech, and Fin-tech
2045 ventures
Location | Los Angeles, California |
Type of Capital | Equity |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital |
Stage of Capital | Pre-Seed, Seed |
Max Capital | $500,000 |
Focus Area | Asian / Pacific IslanderB2B ServicesBlack / African AmericanEnvironmental SustainabilityFinTech & PaymentsFuture of Work / LivingGeneral Technology & Tech-EnabledHealth / Fitness / Well-Being / SafetyHealthcare & WellnessHispanic / LatinoMinority / DiverseNative AmericanOperations & CommerceSustainability / EnvironmentTech / Digital / ScienceWomen |
Community Reinvestment Fund, Inc (CRF)
CDFI
$250,000
CRF is one of three nonprofit small business lending companies authorized by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide SBA 7(a) small business loans. These loans—with amounts ranging from $150,000 to $4 million—can be used for commercial real estate, business acquisition, equipment, working capital, debt refinancing and more.
Community Reinvestment Fund, Inc (CRF)
Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Type of Capital | Loan |
Type of Fund | CDFI |
Max Capital | $250,000 |
Focus Area | Chicago-BasedDenver-BasedDetroit-BasedMilwaukee-BasedMinority FoundersSmall BusinessTwin Cities- Based |
William Mann, Jr. Community Development Corporation
CDFI
Late Stage • $100,000
At William Mann Jr. CDC, we understand that each of our clients have a unique need that calls for a customized loan program. Based on your need, we can help find the right loan program for you.
William Mann, Jr. Community Development Corporation
Location | Fort Worth, Texas |
Type of Capital | Loan |
Type of Fund | CDFI |
Stage of Capital | Late Stage |
Max Capital | $100,000 |
Focus Area | Dallas-Fort Worth Area-Based |
Black Business Investment Fund
CDFI
$500,000
BBIF is a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). We are a mission-driven organization which helps Black, minority and underserved small businesses thrive by providing loan capital alongside business development training.
Black Business Investment Fund
Location | Orlando, Florida |
Type of Capital | Loan |
Type of Fund | CDFI |
Max Capital | $500,000 |
Focus Area | Black FoundersFlorida-BasedMinority FoundersSmall BusinessUnderserved Founders |
Grit Ventures
Venture Capital
Pre-Seed, Seed • $1,000,000
Grit Ventures is a pre-seed investor in Deep Technology in mature and emerging hubs in the US. We source innovation from the nation’s top labs, lead rounds and focus on go-to-market strategy. We invest in industrial automation, logistics, sustainability and communications.
Grit Ventures
Location | Palo Alto, California |
Type of Capital | Equity |
Type of Fund | Venture Capital |
Stage of Capital | Pre-Seed, Seed |
Max Capital | $1,000,000 |
Focus Area | Asian / Pacific IslanderBlack / African AmericanEnvironmental SustainabilityFood / BeverageFood & AgricultureGeneral Tech- and Tech-EnabledHispanic / LatinoMinority / DiverseNative AmericanSustainability / Environment |
Topstone Angels
Angel
Early Stage, Series A, Series B
Topstone Angels is a private investment group dedicated to bringing new and seasoned investors together with qualified entrepreneurs and startups.
Topstone Angels
Location | Fairfield, Connecticut |
Type of Capital | Equity |
Type of Fund | Angel |
Stage of Capital | Early Stage, Series A, Series B |
Focus Area | Startups |
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