Genius Guild
Overview
Genius Guild is a venture capital firm that operates as a business creation platform using a venture studio model. It invests in high-growth companies led by Black founders that serve Black communities and beyond. The firm has a three-pronged approach: the Greenhouse Fund for direct investments, Genius Guild Labs for incubating ideas, and Genius Guild Studio for thought leadership. Investment focus areas include restructuring the flow of capital, healthy environments, and belonging & connectivity. The firm also makes a small number of LP commitments to other Black-owned venture funds.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
geniusguild.coInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Labz | Mar 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Juno Medical | Dec 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Health In Her HUE | Jan 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Stimulus | Aug 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Backpack Healthcare | May 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
Key People
Kathryn Finney
Managing General Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Genius Guild based?
Genius Guild is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
When was Genius Guild founded?
Founding year information for Genius Guild is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Genius Guild have?
Genius Guild has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Genius Guild's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include The Labz, Juno Medical, Health In Her HUE, Stimulus, Backpack Healthcare.
What was Genius Guild's most recent investment shown here?
Genius Guild's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Backpack Healthcare in 2024.
What sectors does Genius Guild focus on?
Genius Guild focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Genius Guild focus on?
Genius Guild typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Genius Guild's AUM?
Genius Guild's assets under management are estimated between $20.0M and $20.0M.