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Debut Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded by Pilar Johnson and Bobak Emamian, based in the United States. The firm focuses on investing in underrepresented founders, specifically targeting Black, Latinx, and Indigenous entrepreneurs. Debut Capital has invested in over 50 companies across various sectors.
Debut Capital invests in pre-seed, seed, and seed-plus stages, primarily in commerce, consumer, fintech, healthcare, and govtech sectors. The firm provides support in product strategy, tech stack strategy, team structure, finance, operations, and fundraising to help founders build influential businesses.
Notable companies in Debut Capital's portfolio include Ami Colé, a clean beauty brand for melanin-rich skin; Revi, a customizable ordering platform; Squire, a barbershop tech startup; Chipper Cash, a no-fee peer-to-peer payment service; and Civic Eagle, a political tech startup.
Pilar Johnson is a co-founder with a focus on supporting diverse entrepreneurs. Bobak Emamian, also a co-founder, plays an active role in managing the fund and guiding portfolio companies.
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Debut Capital often leads investment rounds, particularly in early-stage companies where they can provide substantial support and guidance.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for companies that align with their mission of supporting underrepresented founders.
Specific details about the fund size are not publicly disclosed, but the firm has actively invested in over 50 companies.
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