A16z Cultural Leadership Fund
Overview
The Cultural Leadership Fund (CLF) is Silicon Valley's first venture capital fund consisting exclusively of Black cultural leaders and organizations committed to Black wealth generation . CLF co-invests in a16z portfolio companies across industries including consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and bio + health . All of CLF's management fees and carry generated are donated to nonprofit organizations and initiatives working to actively engage and advance more Black talent into technology roles .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalshi | Apr 2026 | Series E Extension | Co-investor |
| OpenSea | Mar 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Function Health | Jun 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Incredible Health | Aug 2022 | Series B | - |
| Pave | Dec 2020 | Series A | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is A16z Cultural Leadership Fund based?
A16z Cultural Leadership Fund is headquartered in California.
When was A16z Cultural Leadership Fund founded?
A16z Cultural Leadership Fund was founded in 2018.
How many portfolio companies does A16z Cultural Leadership Fund have?
A16z Cultural Leadership Fund has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in A16z Cultural Leadership Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Kalshi, OpenSea, Function Health, Incredible Health, Pave.
What was A16z Cultural Leadership Fund's most recent investment shown here?
A16z Cultural Leadership Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Kalshi in 2026.
What sectors does A16z Cultural Leadership Fund focus on?
A16z Cultural Leadership Fund focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Real Estate & PropTech, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does A16z Cultural Leadership Fund focus on?
A16z Cultural Leadership Fund typically invests at the Early stage.
What is A16z Cultural Leadership Fund's AUM?
A16z Cultural Leadership Fund's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.