Black Star Fund
Overview
Black Star Fund is a Black-led venture capital firm that invests primarily in early-stage, high-growth companies founded by African Americans in the United States and Africa. The firm aims to support founders and companies that have been historically overlooked and undercapitalized. Beyond capital, the fund provides extensive portfolio support, guidance, and high-touch portfolio management to accelerate growth.
Portfolio Companies
8
Website
blackstar.fundInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actively Black | Nov 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| CEEK VR Inc | Aug 2021 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Acclinate | Nov 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Bandwagon | Oct 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Richualist | Apr 2023 | Pre Seed | Lead |
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Key People
Kwame Anku
Chairman & CEO
Robert W. Jones
Limited Partner & Advisory Board Member
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Black Star Fund based?
Black Star Fund is headquartered in Sacramento, California, United States.
When was Black Star Fund founded?
Founding year information for Black Star Fund is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Black Star Fund have?
Black Star Fund has 8 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Black Star Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Actively Black, CEEK VR Inc, Acclinate, Bandwagon, Richualist.
What was Black Star Fund's most recent investment shown here?
Black Star Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Richualist in 2023.
What sectors does Black Star Fund focus on?
Black Star Fund focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare & Life Sciences, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Black Star Fund focus on?
Black Star Fund typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Black Star Fund's AUM?
Black Star Fund's assets under management are estimated between $12.0M and $12.0M.