The Highlights
Google Investor Ron Conway Is Betting On More Than Money
First, is the hands-on presence in the company of Ron Conway, arguably Silicon Valley’s most famous early-stage investor. Read more.
Friends & Family:
One’s You Can Depend On
Last week, we announced Friends & Family, a 12-week accelerator where 20 companies across the country will receive $20,000 in non-dilutive capital. Read more.
PAYPAL INVESTS IN RACIAL EQUALITY.
The company is putting $50 million in Black and Latino-led venture capital firms. Read more.
Meet the 6 Emerging GPs selected for our $2.5M Diversity Commitment.
Late July, we excitedly committed $2.5 million of independent GP (General Partner) capital to Black and Latino/Latina investing partners. Read More.
The delusion around inclusion
As a Black man in venture capital, the last few months have been eye-opening. The national conversations about social justice led to an increased awareness of the challenges faced by underrepresented founders and funders in our industry. Read More.
Slauson And Co. Launches $50 Million Fund To Invest In The Next Generation Of Entrepreneurs Driving Economic Inclusion
Slauson and Co. is a unique fund set up to tackle that problem, by investing in the next generation of entrepreneurs driving economic inclusion. Read More.
Demystifying Venture Capital: How Two Black Founders Have Forged Their Paths In VC
When it comes to entrepreneurship, the Black community has seen a surge of new business owners. Read More.
Investing in Black-led startups and investment firms
My venture capital job places me at the intersection of burgeoning technologies and funding new businesses. Read More.
The Clubby World of Venture Capital Finds a New Bet: Black Entrepreneurs
Austin Clements was ready to give up. He’d quit his job in venture capital in 2019 to try to launch his own fund giving early-stage money to tech startups founded by entrepreneurs of color, but investor interest was slim. Read More.