Collab Capital
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Atlanta, United States
Countries of investment
- United States
Investment stages
- Seed
Industries
- Technology
- Fintech
About
Collab Capital focuses on investing in foundational companies led by underrepresented founders. The fund emphasizes mission-driven early-stage investments in shared economies, platforms, and infrastructure, aiming to create long-term value and impact.
Collab Capital focuses on investing in foundational companies led by underrepresented founders. The fund emphasizes mission-driven early-stage investments in shared economies, platforms, and infrastructure, aiming to create long-term value and impact.
Investment Thesis
Collab Capital targets foundational companies created by underrepresented founders, focusing on shared economy innovations, platforms, and infrastructure with an emphasis on mission-driven, impact-oriented early-stage investments.
Manager's Experience
Co-managed by Jewel Burks Solomon (former CEO of Partpic, acquired by Amazon), Barry Givens (founder of an automated bartender startup and Techstars managing director), and Justin Dawkins (20 years as a software developer and social entrepreneur). Collectively they bring entrepreneurial, operating, and technical leadership with a focus on Black-owned companies.
Team
Barry Givens – Managing Partner
Jewel Burks Solomon – Managing Partner
Baheejah Crumbley – Senior Investment Associate
Sydney Holness – Investment Associate
Portfolio
Backpack Healthcare
Blue Butterfly
Boxed Up
BrightUp
Clear
Culina Health
Employee Cycle
FanFest
FilmHedge
Goodr
Hairbrella
Healthy Hip Hop
Hubble IQ
Hush
ImIn
Intus Care
Jax Rideshare Rentals
Laine London
LoanWell
Myya
NICKLpass
Nectar
Options MD
Planet FWD
Please Assist Me
Revry
Safer Management
Stack Influence
Toolbelt
UScope Technologies
Writesea