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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.
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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.
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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

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