Debut Capital
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
New York, United States
Countries of investment
- United States
Investment stages
- Seed
Industries
- Technology
- Financial Services
About
Debut Capital targets pre-seed and seed-stage tech startups led by underrepresented entrepreneurs. Their mission is to close the funding gap and accelerate early growth for promising startups with strong product-market fit.
Debut Capital targets pre-seed and seed-stage tech startups led by underrepresented entrepreneurs. Their mission is to close the funding gap and accelerate early growth for promising startups with strong product-market fit.
Investment Thesis
Debut Capital focuses on pre-seed and seed tech startups led by underrepresented entrepreneurs, aiming to bridge the funding gap and support early product-market fit and growth.
Manager's Experience
Founded by Pilar Johnson, who transitioned from founding a company acquired by WeWork to venture investing focused on diverse founders. Pilar has built Debut Capital from the ground up, focusing on early-stage companies by bringing authentic, dependable value-add beyond capital.
Team
Pilar Johnson – Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Bobak Emamian – Co-Founder & Managing Partner
Portfolio
Aja Labs
Ami Colé
BREAKr
Barcode
Big Wolf
Blacktag
Chiki Chiki Boom Boom
Chipper Cash
Civic Eagle
Fitnesse
Gildform
Golde
HABIT
Helix Hair Lab
Kaster
Kiira
Lightly
Loop
Naza Beauty
Private Packs
Qualifi
Realtime
Revi
Revry
Shop Latinx
Squire
Sugar Living
Totem