Investors for Minority Founders

Find investors dedicated to funding underrepresented founders. Our directory includes VCs, angels, and funds focused on supporting minority-led startups across all stages and sectors, helping close the funding gap.

13
Total Investors
$172K
Avg Check Size
38%
Recently Active
Newark
Top City

Minority Founders Investors (13)

austin@blackbayfund.com

BlackBay

ExploringDEI Focus

Austin Moss

BlackBay

MA

Check: $250K – $1.5M
ExploringDEI Focus

Black and Latino Angel Investment Fund

Urban Entrepreneurs Fund / Black and Latino Angel Investment Fund

Angel

Newark, NJ

Check: $5K – Varies
ANGELSEEDPOST SEED
FINTECHPAYMENTSB2B SAAS+5

Provide seed-stage capital, mentorship, and ecosystem support to urban entrepreneurs—primarily Black and Latinx founders—with ties to New Jersey and other urban areas to increase inclusive...

ExploringDEI Focus17 portfolio co.

Shelly Blackwell

NWACC Workforce

Bentonville, AR

ExploringDEI Focus21 portfolio co.

Will VanAlstine

BlackBay VC

VC
ExploringDEI Focus

Lightship Capital

Lightship Capital

VC

Cincinnati, OH

Check: $130K – $6.0M
PRE SEEDSEEDSERIES A
AI MLECOMMERCE MARKETPLACESDIGITAL HEALTH+1

Investing in underrepresented founders and funds that leverage modest resources to produce outsized returns. Focus sectors: CPG, e-commerce, sustainability, artificial intelligence, and health tech....

ExploringDEI Focus45 portfolio co.

LunaCap Ventures

LunaCap Ventures

VC

New York, NY

Check: $150K – $500K
SEEDPOST SEEDSERIES A

LunaCap Ventures provides venture debt (non-convertible term loans with warrant coverage) to US-headquartered early-stage companies led by Military, Women, and Minority founders. Focus on companies...

ExploringDEI Focus38 portfolio co.

Pixel Perfect Ventures

Pixel Perfect Ventures

VC

Washington, DC

Check: $500K – Varies
SEED
DIGITAL HEALTHINSURANCEECOMMERCE MARKETPLACES+3

Pixel Perfect Ventures provides early-stage capital and hands-on coaching to founders reimagining user and customer experiences for enterprise applications, with sector focus including digital...

ExploringDEI Focus21 portfolio co.

Chloe Capital

Chloe Capital

VC

Ithaca, NY

Check: $100K – $750K
ACCELERATOR INCUBATORSEEDPOST SEED
B2B SAASCLEAN ENERGYCLIMATE ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY

A movement-driven venture capital firm investing with a gender and diversity lens. We focus on seed-stage, women and diverse-led tech companies (climate, education, health) and run national...

ExploringDEI Focus35 portfolio co.

Urban Capital Network

Urban Capital Network

VC

Houston, TX

Check: $20K – Varies
SEEDLATER STAGE VC
AI MLPAYMENTSBACKEND AS A SERVICE+12

Democratize access to premium venture-backed investments by offering affordable, de-risked, diversified fund-of-funds and co-investment opportunities with a focus on inclusive impact (investing a...

ExploringDEI Focus34 portfolio co.

Olivia

ARKANSAS LATINAS EN BICI

ExploringDEI Focus7 portfolio co.

Jasmine Hudson

Black Paper Party

Charlotte, NC

ExploringDEI Focus5 portfolio co.

Rebecca Black

Black Ink

ExploringDEI Focus4 portfolio co.

About Minority Founders Investing

These 13 investors have an explicit focus on backing minority founders. They include 6 VCs, 1 Angel, all committed to increasing diversity in startup funding.

Investors focused on minority founders often bring unique value beyond capital — including networks of diverse founders, understanding of underserved markets, and track records of supporting founders through challenges unique to underrepresented groups.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Minority Founders investors are in this directory?
We currently track 13 investors who focus on Minority Founders. 5 of them have made recent investments, indicating they are actively deploying capital.
What is the typical check size for Minority Founders investors?
Check sizes range from $5K to $6.0M, with an average of $172K. Check sizes vary by investor type — angels typically write smaller checks while VCs and funds invest larger amounts.
How do I get matched with Minority Founders investors?
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Are these investors exclusively focused on minority founders?
Most investors in this directory actively seek minority founders as part of their thesis, but also invest broadly. Being listed here means they have an explicit focus or track record of backing diverse founders, making them more receptive to your pitch.
Where are most Minority Founders investors located?
The highest concentration of Minority Founders investors in our directory is in Newark, Bentonville, Cincinnati. However, many investors consider startups regardless of location, especially post-COVID.

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