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Black Star Fund is a Black-led venture capital firm based in the United States, focusing on investing in high-growth companies that have been historically overlooked. The firm has a portfolio of 12 companies and emphasizes extensive support and guidance alongside capital investment. Team members are located in cities including Dallas, New York, Boston, and Orange, California.
Black Star Fund invests in early-stage companies across sectors such as Technology, Consumer Goods, and Media & Entertainment. The firm specifically targets Black-led companies, particularly those founded by Black women, aiming to hyper-accelerate their growth through high-touch portfolio management and a strong network of decision-makers.
Notable portfolio companies include Actively Black, founded by Lanny Smith; CEEK Metaverse, founded by Mary Spio; and Partake, founded by Denise Woodard. Other companies include Reviver, Take Back The Mic Studios, and Win-Win.
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Yes, Black Star Fund often leads investment rounds, particularly in their focus areas of Black-led companies.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that demonstrate significant growth potential and alignment with their mission.
Specific fund size details are not disclosed, but the firm actively manages a portfolio of 12 companies.
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