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Collab Capital is a venture capital firm built by founders, for founders, investing financial, human, and network capital to support entrepreneurs and establish new pathways toward long-term economic success. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs Barry Givens and Jewel Burks Solomon, who have built and exited companies themselves, Collab Capital brings firsthand founder experience to their investment approach.
The firm focuses on investing in the infrastructure of an inclusive economy, seeking entrepreneurs who are uniquely equipped to lead in spaces where innovation is most needed. Their investment model prioritizes founders' long-term vision and community impact over traditional venture capital metrics, aiming to create economic parity through increased ownership within the innovation economy.
Collab Capital believes that perspective and proximity are power, focusing on entrepreneurs from historically-overlooked communities who are uniquely positioned to solve pressing challenges while generating outsized returns. The firm invests in market-making businesses across three key areas: community infrastructure, healthcare access, and economic mobility.
Their thesis centers on supporting founders who are reimagining the future of care, work, and community, ultimately creating jobs, economic mobility, and generational wealth.
Founder-Led Experience
Built by founders who have lived the entrepreneurial journey, providing firsthand insights and empathy for the challenges founders face.
Beyond Capital Investment
Offers strategic guidance, trusted network access, and an investment model that allows founders to define success on their own terms.
Community Impact Focus
Prioritizes long-term vision and community impact over traditional VC metrics, creating pathways to economic parity and generational wealth.
Inclusive Economy Building
Invests in historically-overlooked communities and entrepreneurs uniquely equipped to lead innovation in underserved spaces.
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