Operator-heavy group of repeat innovators that disproportionately backs pre-product deep-tech moonshots addressing civilization-scale problems, and runs 5050 to assistance scientists become founders. Notably, applies a strict Mr. Burns test.
NY headquarters plus offices in Accra, Cairo alongside Nairobi combine global funding-space entry with local operator proximity. A key differentiator: ex-Bridgewater/Morgan Stanley venture leaders alongside repeat backer of Africa's B2B e-commerce leaders.
Seed-stage fund founded by Ramtin Naimi whose boom-bust-resurgence background runs an institutionalized super-angel network that orchestrates targeted introductions to top multi-stage funds, boosting Series A graduation. Through targeted capital deployment, the fund plays an active role in the startup ecosystem.
Seed-stage investor in for-profit emerging ventures building new products or business models to expand high-quality financial services for underserved populations, delivering support to founders. With a disciplined investment approach, the team drives value for both founders and investors.
Formative-stage investor allocating around 80% to breakthrough climate technologies (carbon-negative concrete, atmospheric carbon removal), acting as a first believer through a venture-and-philanthropy platform backed by the Fukutake family. The firm continues to build its presence across the venture capital landscape.
Invests at day zero—pre-idea/pre-team—running 8–10 week residencies across 30+ cities that screen tens of thousands, match co-founders and pressure-test teams before investing. With a disciplined investment approach, the team drives value for both founders and investors.
Established by Arlan Hamilton while homeless, it requires one entrepreneur be a woman, person of color, treats capital allocation as activism, and argues under-the-radar entrepreneurs are mispriced assets create alpha. Notably, or LGBTQ.