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Elevate Capital is a venture capital firm established in 2016, based in Hillsboro, Oregon. It is recognized as the first institutional venture capital fund in the U.S. that specifically targets investments in underserved entrepreneurs, including women, ethnic minorities, and veterans. The organization aims to provide both venture capital and mentorship to help these entrepreneurs develop their startups into successful companies.
Elevate Capital invests in early-stage startups primarily founded by underrepresented minority founders, including women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and veterans. The firm operates several specialized investment vehicles, including the Inclusive Fund, which focuses on women and minority-founded startups in the Portland Metro region, and Investment Fund II, which invests nationally in scalable technology and healthcare startups.
Elevate Capital has invested in various companies, including BlendScore, a diversity analytics and hiring software company that provides AI-driven recommendations and solutions for attracting and retaining diverse talent.
To approach Elevate Capital, founders should prepare a clear and compelling pitch that highlights their unique value proposition and alignment with the firm's mission to support underserved entrepreneurs. Interested parties can reach out through their contact page at elevate.vc/contact/ or email info@elevate.vc.
Elevate Capital operates several specialized investment vehicles, including the Inclusive Fund, which focuses on women and minority-founded startups in the Portland Metro region, and Investment Fund II, which invests nationally in scalable technology and healthcare startups.
Recently, Elevate Capital announced a $1.6 million investment in five Oregon startups, showcasing their ongoing commitment to local innovation and support for diverse founders. The firm has also been active in sharing insights through their blog, discussing their impact and providing advice for Black entrepreneurs.
Elevate Capital invests in Pre Seed, Seed, Seed Plus, and Series A stages.
You can pitch Elevate Capital through their contact page at elevate.vc/contact/ or via email at info@elevate.vc.
Elevate Capital primarily focuses on healthcare and biotech sectors.
Elevate Capital's check size ranges from $25,000 to $2 million.
Elevate Capital invests in North America, specifically the United States.
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