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Fearless Fund

Atlanta, Georgia · Invests in US · Website

Thesis

Women of color are exceptional, resilient founders systematically underinvested in by traditional venture capital. By providing capital, operational support, and public advocacy, Fearless Fund generates competitive returns while advancing economic inclusion and addressing critical market inefficiencies.

Likely not a fit for

The firm focuses exclusively on women of color-led businesses. While DEI-focused, this is a conviction-driven approach to capturing underinvested market opportunity rather than charitable investing.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually follows
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Advisor
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$20M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

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Arian Simone

General PartnerChief Executive Officer and Founding Partner · Primary contact

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a•••@fe•••.fund

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William Duckworth

PartnerPartner

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Rodney Sampson

Platform & OpsFund Advisor

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Suneera Madhani

Platform & OpsFund Advisor

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Portfolio

Bread Beauty SupplyEcommerce Marketplaces

Bread Beauty Supply offers haircare basics specifically designed for diverse hair types, focusing on clean, vegan, and cruelty-free products.

The Lip BarEcommerce Marketplaces

The Lip Bar offers a range of vegan beauty products that are easy to use, focusing on inclusivity and diversity in the beauty industry.

Range BeautyEcommerce Marketplaces

Range Beauty offers acne and eczema centered makeup products designed for all skin types, focusing on inclusivity and skin health.

KushaeEcommerce Marketplaces

Kushae offers a range of natural feminine hygiene products that are pH balanced and designed to address various feminine health concerns, including odor, dryness, and infections.

Slutty VeganFood Beverage

Slutty Vegan is a popular vegan restaurant chain founded by Pinky Cole, known for its innovative plant-based burgers and commitment to promoting vegan food awareness in communities with high rates of food-related health issues.

Partake FoodsFood Beverage

Partake Foods is a gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-friendly cookie company that focuses on food inclusivity. They offer a variety of cookies and snacks while promoting social impact through partnerships with nonprofits.

Fresh BelliesFood Beverage

Fresh Bellies offers adventurous freeze-dried snacks made with simple, wholesome ingredients, aimed at making snacking healthy and enjoyable for kids and adults alike.

The Folklore GroupEcommerce Marketplaces

The Folklore is an all-in-one global platform helping brands sell everywhere, market smarter, and save time and money. It simplifies how brands sell and market globally with AI-powered tools that boost visibility, cut costs, and save time.

Thirteen LuneEcommerce Marketplaces

Thirteen Lune is an inclusive beauty platform that offers a wide range of skincare, makeup, and grooming products, emphasizing representation and diversity in the beauty industry.

ShearShareEcommerce Marketplaces

ShearShare is a leading provider of on-demand salon and barbershop space rentals, focusing on empowering stylists and improving business operations.

GoalsetterEdtech

Goalsetter delivers modern, engaging financial education that turns learning into action. Whether in a classroom, on a campus, or in the workplace, we help people build real financial confidence—and use it.

CareCopilotHealthcare Digital

CareCopilot provides practical, hands-on help for unpaid caregivers of aging loved ones, assisting them in finding the right senior community and hiring in-home care aides.

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Research briefRead more
Fearless Fund Research Investment Thesis Fearless Fund is the first venture capital firm built by women of color (WOC) exclusively for women of color. Founded with a mission to bridge the significant funding gap that exists for women of color entrepreneurs, Fearless Fund invests in resilient, high-growth ventures led by exceptional women of color founders. The firm believes that diverse leadership

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