Backstage Capital
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Los Angeles, United States
Countries of investment
- Sweden
- Nordics
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
Industries
- Fintech
- AI
- Health Tech
- Blockchain
About
Backstage Capital invests in startups led by underestimated founders in the U.S., empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs to succeed.
Backstage Capital invests in startups led by underestimated founders in the U.S., empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs to succeed.
Investment Thesis
Backstage Capital invests in underrepresented founders, including women, People of Color, and LGBTQ individuals, seeing it as the biggest opportunity in investment.
Manager's Experience
Focused on early-stage investments across technology and healthcare sectors. With deep experience in the US and European markets, the manager has executed over 50 deals, achieving notable exits in various growth cycles. Known for a hands-on approach, they emphasize operational involvement to drive company success. Specializes in identifying disruptive innovations with strong potential for market leadership, often recognized as a top-tier player in venture capital.
Team
Monica Wheat
Kim Pham
Del Johnson
Bryan Landers
Arlan Hamilton