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Backstage Capital

Los Angeles, California · Invests in US; Europe · Website

Pre-SeedSeedSeries AConsumer Apps & SocialE-commerce & MarketplacesFood & BeverageTravel & HospitalityMedia & EntertainmentB2B SaaSDeveloper Tools & InfrastructureHR Tech & Future of WorkFintech & PaymentsHealthcare & Digital HealthReal Estate & PropTechEdTech

Thesis

Underestimated founders are systematically mispriced assets that create alpha rather than requiring concessionary returns. We invest in the very best founders who identify as women, people of color, or LGBTQ, treating capital allocation as activism.

Likely not a fit for

We don't believe diversity is a pipeline problem; it's the biggest opportunity in investment. We reject concessionary return assumptions on diverse founder investments.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually follows
Typical decision
~2 weeks
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

2 contacts on file

AH

Arlan Hamilton

General PartnerFounder + Managing Partner · Primary contact

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Brittany Davis

General PartnerGeneral Partner

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Portfolio

Hello AliceEnterprise Software

Hello Alice is a platform designed to support small business owners by providing resources, personalized growth plans, and access to funding opportunities, including grants and loans. The platform aims to improve the financial health of businesses and facilitate their growth.

Fairly AIEnterprise Software

Fairly AI provides an AI governance, risk, and compliance management platform, helping organizations manage AI-related risks and ensure compliance with regulations.

BitwiseHealthcare Digital

Bitwise Industries is a funeral service company in the Tri-County Areas, focusing on safety during COVID-19. They manage guest lists for large funerals and offer live-streaming. Their main service is providing compassionate care to families.

Couplet CoffeeEcommerce Marketplaces

Couplet Coffee offers a fun and approachable way to enjoy fresh coffee, providing a variety of coffee blends, equipment, and merchandise.

DollarideClimate Clean Energy

Dollaride is a mobility company committed to improving transportation in underserved communities through clean transit, offering EV financing, charging infrastructure, and parking solutions for fleet owners.

Edifius
CloudNine AIEcommerce Marketplaces

CloudNine AI is a company available for sale, operating a website with secure checkout and no hidden fees.

GoodrFood Beverage

Goodr is on a mission to end waste, fight hunger, and feed communities using the power of technology and logistics. They provide solutions for food waste recovery and hunger relief, partnering with organizations to deliver meals and recycle organic waste.

Guava
MavenEdtech

Maven is an innovative platform that democratizes education by empowering experts to offer cohort-based courses directly to their audience. Focused on active learning, Maven enables instructors to create impactful learning experiences while providing students with access to industry leaders and hands-on projects.

Milk StorkFood Beverage

Milk Stork is the #1 breast milk shipping solution for working parents, providing safe and stress-free shipping options for breast milk during work trips, relocations, and surrogacy.

Pandia HealthHealthcare Digital

Pandia Health is a telehealth company that specializes in providing birth control and menopause treatments through an online platform, focusing on convenience and accessibility for women.

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Backstage Capital Research Investment Thesis Backstage Capital is a mission-driven venture capital fund founded by Arlan Hamilton in 2015 to address systemic underrepresentation in venture capital. The fund is dedicated to minimizing funding disparities in tech by investing in high-potential founders who are women, people of color, and/or LGBTQ+. Founded while Hamilton was homeless with no formal

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